[ RUM ]   OBITUARIES

ANNA RUMINSKI   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Anna Ruminski, 90, of 2023 Jackson St., died Saturday night at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient since late December.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. 
Sylvester Borusky officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Ruminski, nee Anna Borusky, was born Nov. 16, 1879, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mathilda Drabkievicz. She was married 
April 14, 1902 at Sacred Heart Church to John Ruminski after which they became 
engaged in farming in the Town of Two Rivers until 1949, retiring to Two Rivers. 
Her husband preeded her in death in 1957. She was a member of Sacred Heart Rosary 
Society.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Helen) Schroeder of Two Rivers, and 
Mrs. Catherine Peterson of San Jose, Calif.; five sons, Anton of the Town of Two 
Rivers, John and Paul of Two Rivers, Peter of Phoenix, Ariz., and Alois of Concord, 
Calif., 30 grandchildren and 62 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be 8:15 o'clock 
this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1970


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. 
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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


J. ALFRED RUMMELE   cemetery #44

(This is about the father of J. Alfred Rummele/J. Alfred is in the third
paragraph as "Alfred")

Edward H. Rummele, Sr., Chief Engineer of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western 
Railway Company, formerly Superintendent of Construction for that corporation, 
has been in charge of building the company's lines from the beginning of the 
road.
Mr. Rummele is a native of Austria, born in Dornbirn, in the Tyrol, July 23, 
1831. He is a son of John and Rosa (Sutter) Rummele. He was educated in his 
native country, taking a course of practical instruction in civil engineering 
under the direction of an elder brother, who was a civil engineer by profession. 
He also learned the machinist's trade, at which he was employed for seventeen 
years, six years of which time were spent in work in the shops. In 1864 he 
emigrated to America, coming direct to Sheboygan, where he arrived July 6 of 
that year. On locating in that city, Mr. Rummele engaged in mercantile business, 
which he continued until 1871, when he engaged with the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & 
Western Railway Company as Superintendent.
On the 4th of September, 1865, Mr. Rummele was united in marriage at Sheboygan, 
with Miss Sarah Zierath, a daughter of William F. and Elizabeth Zierath. Mrs. 
Rummele was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and came to Sheboygan with her parents when 
three years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Rummele have four children, two sons and two 
daughters: Alfred, the eldest, who married Miss Agnes Thompson, and is a jeweler 
and watchmaker of Manitowoc, Wis.; Jennie; Edward H., Jr., who is engaged in the 
jewelry business in Sheboygan; and Hilda. The three last named are all residing 
at home.
In 1871, Mr. Rummele entered the service of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western 
Railway Company as engineer and Superintendent of Construction of its various 
lines and branches. That year he built from Sheboygan toward Milwaukee a distance 
of twelve miles, and from Manitowoc westward. He built to Appleton in 1873, thence 
to New London" in 1876, to Clintonville in the following year, and to Norrie in 
1879. The next year he built the Wausau Branch to Wausau, and as far as Aniwa on 
the main line. In 1881 he continued it to Sunset Lake, in 1882 to a point sixty 
miles north, and the same year built a branch from Monica to Rhinelander. In 1883, 
the road was constructed to Gogebic, Mich., and the following year three miles west 
of Hurley, Wis. They also graded from Ashland east twenty-three miles, and on June 
15, 1885, connected the tracks at Cadar. About the same time they built several spur 
branches, and in 1887 completed the line to the northern terminus at Ashland. In 
1889, the road was extended from Rhinelander northwest toward Hurley, a distance of 
twenty-eight miles, being completed the next year to Hurley, a total distance of 
seventy-four miles. A delay of about a year was caused by a difficulty in securing 
the right of way across Indian reservations. In 1891, the road was extended from 
Wausau to Marshfield, forty-one miles distant. From Watersmeet, Mich., the company 
constructed a branch northward several miles, as an outlet to a number of sawmills 
in that lumber region. Including sidetracks, this company has a total of seven hundred 
and eighty-seven miles of track, the greater part of which has been built under the 
direction of Mr. Rummele, who began with them in 1871 as Superintendent, and since 
October 1, 1885, has held the responsible position of Chief Engineer.
The building of this line, with its several branches, has opened up to settlement and 
made tributary to Milwaukee a large area rich in lumber and minerals, and possessing 
many thousands of acres of valuable agricultural lands. 
Many important towns have come into existence in consequence of the building of the 
road, and consequently much employment has been furnished to laborers, and many 
comfortable homes established. Sheboygan has derived much benefit, not only from a 
rail communication with Milwaukee, but from a market northward and westward, and the 
opening of communication with the great lumber and timber regions, from which a large 
supply of raw material is derived, with which to feed her many important factories.
From the foregoing it will be seen that Mr. Rummele has led an active and useful life, 
and has aided materially in the upbuilding and development of not only Sheboygan, but 
of many other towns and a wide region of country. He is a man possessed of superior 
ability and large experience in his profession, and of good executive ability in the 
discharge of important duties. That he has proven himself capable and faithful, is 
shown by his long retention in the responsible position he holds.
Socially, Mr. Rummele is a member of Sheboygan Lodge No. 13, I. O. O. F., and of Oak 
Council No. 502, R. A. He is a man who enjoys in a marked degree, the confidence and 
respect of his fellow-citizens, as well as of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances 
throughout this State and Michigan.
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Since the above was written, a sad accident resulting in the death of Mr. Rummele 
occurred, an account of which is taken from the Sheboygan Daily Journal;
"E. H. Rummele, late Chief Engineer of the Lake Shore Road, met his death at Parrish, 
Saturday, September 2, 1893, in a heroic attempt to save the life of a child.
"Mr. Rummele was a member of a party of officials who were making an inspection of 
the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Road, now known as the Ashland Division of the 
Chicago & Northwestern. The special train was at Parrish, one hundred and ninety-two 
miles north of Sheboygan, on a small branch of the road. The train was there slowly 
backing up on a side-track, when two children were seen playing on the track. All the 
officials were standing on the back platform, and they called to the children. One of 
them got up and ran toward the slowly approaching train. Mr. Rummele, regardless of 
danger, jumped from the platform, and in some unaccountable manner struck on his head. 
The train ran several feet further, passing over him, but the child was saved without 
injury.
"The nearest surgeon was at Antigo, forty-five miles away. The injured man was taken 
to Summit Lake, where the doctor was brought by special train. But the injuries were 
so severe that he died several moments after the arrival of the physician.
"His wife and children were informed of the sad accident, and were stricken with grief 
upon receiving the news of his death. The remains were at once brought to this city, 
arriving here at four o'clock yesterday morning. "He had been in the service of the 
Lake Shore Road for many years, was well known all along the line, and greatly esteemed 
as an engineer of ability and a man of high character."
Source: "Portrait and Biographical Record - Published 1894 by Excelsior Publishing 
Co., Chicago" Pages 684 - 686


KARL RUMPEL    cemetery #44

TO THE OTHER WORLD - RUMPEL
Carl Rumpel died Tuesday morning at the home of J.F. Dumke near the 
Fair Grounds. Deceased was well known in the city as he had lived 
here for twenty years. Before that time he had resided over a quarter 
of a century on a farm in the town of Kossuth. Mr. Rumpel was born in 
1837 and came to Wisconsin in 1852, settling first in Milwaukee. Death 
was caused by Bright's disease. The funeral will be held from the Dumke 
residence tomorrow, Rev. Gray officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 01, 1900, Page 1
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SAD RITES PERFORMED - RUMPEL
The funeral of Carl Rumpel was held this afternoon from the home of 
J.F. Dumke at the corner of New York and Ten Eyck Avenues. The many 
friends of the deceased gathered to pay the last tributes and the 
floral offerings were numerous. Rev. Gray conducted the services.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 02, 1900, Page 1
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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.
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Charles Rumpel, of Barden, Wis., has been visiting his cousin 
C. Rumpel of this city. He has not seen his relative for about 
thirty years. Mr. Rumpel is an old soldier and takes great pride 
in wearing the old uniform in which he fought so valiantly in the 
civil War.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 11, 1899 P.2
(Note: C. Rumpel is Karl Rumpel)
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[cause: tuberculosis]


ALBERT RUMPF   cemetery #89D

Albert J. (Al) Rumpf, 83, of 1828-28th St., Two Rivers, retired longtime 
Hamilton Mfg. Co. employe, died early Monday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Redeemer Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be 
in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Rumpf was born June 8, 1889, at Francis Creek, son of the late Henry 
and Frances Ammerman Rumpf. He married Catherine Burgard Nov. 24, 1908 at 
Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Nov. 31, 1966. He retired from Hamilton 
firm employment in 1954 and was a member of St. Joseph Society.
Surviving are his son-in-law and daughter, Charles and Ethel Hodson, of Two 
Rivers, and a grandson. William Hodson, of Milwaukee. A daughter, Gertrude, 
two sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel In., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, ater 
4 p.m. Wednesday, where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 16, 1973


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.
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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

From Manitowoc county death records:
Augusta Rumpff nee Schulz (v.53 p.362)
Sept. 21, 1871-June 14, 1959
Daughter of Albert Schulz and Mathilda Zorn
Born Town of Schleswig
Died from “arteriosclerotic heart disease, 6 hours –conjestive heart failure, 
   weeks –general arteriosclerosis –senile dementia”
Buried at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Louis Corners, Town of Schleswig
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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 31, 1871, in the town of Schleswig, the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schulz. August 11, 1891, she was married to
William Rumpff at 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
Hansmann 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; 28 grandchildren; 43 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.
(6-1959 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper named)
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From Manitowoc county marriage record:
Wilhelm Adolph Rumpf and Auguste L. F. Schulz (v.6 p.109)
Aug. 11, 1891 in Lutheran Church, Town of Schleswig
Wilhelm Rumpf
Son of Freidrich Rumpf and Ernestine Heaff
Born Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County –farmer 
Augusta L. F. Schulz
Daughter of Albert Schulz and Mathilde Zorn
Born Town of Schleswig
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


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.


FRED K. RUMPFF   cemetery #87

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles 
about Frederick Rumpff 
Name: Frederick Rumpff 
Residence: Meeme, Wisconsin 
Occupation: Farmer 
Age at Enlistment: 39 
Enlistment Date: 29 Dec 1864 
Rank at enlistment: Private 
State Served: Wisconsin 
Survived the War?: Yes 
Service Record: Drafted to Company I, Wisconsin 14th 
  Infantry Regiment on 29 Dec 1864.
Mustered out on 31 May 1865.
 
Description: height: 5 ft. 7 in., hazel eyes, brown hair. 
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1825 
Death Date: 1 Apr 1910 
Sources: Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers: War of the Rebellion
Research by Kent Salomon/Civil War Roundtable, Manitowoc WI
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New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 
about Friedrich Rumpf 

Name:
 Friedrich Rumpf
Arrival Date:
 30 Jun 1849
Estimated birth year:
 abt 1824
Age:
 25
Gender:
 Male
Port of Departure:
 London, England
Ship Name:
 Margaret Evans
Port of Arrival:
 New York, New York
Line:
 13
Microfilm Serial:
 M237
Microfilm Roll:
 M237_80
List Number:
 836
Frederick Rumpff parents
   Christof Friedrich Rumpff 
   1798 – 1857
   Christina Hagmaier 
   1796 – 1832
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Spouse & Children
Ernestine Hopf - Frederick wife
1837 – 1900
William Adolph Rumpff - Frederick children
1857 – 1930
Frederick Rumpff - 1863 
Christine Rumpff - 1866 – 1888


HAROLD WILLIAM CHRISTIAN RUMPFF   cemetery #87

Harold Rumpf, 64, of R. 1, Kiel, a retired Town of Meeme farmer, died 
early Monday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he was admitted 
two hours prior to his death.
Born May 8, 1903, in the Town of Meeme, he was a son of the late William 
and Augusta Rumpf.  He attended Mineral Springs School in the Town of Meeme 
and operated the Rumpf homestead farm most of his life.
He was never married.
Mr. Rumpf was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, where he was 
baptized and confirmed.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Alvina Wengel, Mrs. Alfred Schuricht 
and Mrs. Henry Hansmann, all of Sheboygan, Mrs. Carl Eisenhardt of Rochester, 
Mich., and Mrs. Herman Eisenhardt of Sheboygan Falls, and two brothers, Oscar 
of R. 1, Kiel, and Louis of Wyocena, Wis.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church at 
Louis Corners, with the Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating.  Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, July 11, 1967 – P. 8


WILLIAM RUMPFF   cemetery #87

From Manitowoc county death records:
William Rumpf (v.25 p.437)
June 25, 1857-Feb. 5, 1930
Husband of Augusta Rumpf
Son of Frederick Rumpf and Christina Hopf (both born Germany)
Born Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County –farmer 
Died from “enlarged prostate –cancer of prostate –uraemia”
Buried at Louis Corners Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
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Aged Resident of Town Meeme Dies After an Illness
William Rumpff, aged seventy-two, life-long resident of the town of Meeme, 
died at his home Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock.
Mr. Rumpff was born in the town of Meeme, June 25, 1857, where he has made 
his home ever since.  He was united in marriage to Augusta Schultz of Town 
Schleswig on August 11, 1891.
Besides his widow, he is survived by three sons:  Oscar of Schleswig; Louis 
of Plymouth, and Harold at home, and seven daughters, Mrs. Louis Hungsberg, 
Town Schleswig; Mrs. Gottfried Wengel of Marshfield; Mrs. Arthur Manneck of 
Town Lyndon; Erna of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Carl Eisenhardt of Sheboygan Falls, 
and Ethel and Mildred at home.  He is also survivied by twelve grandchildren 
and a brother, Fred, in the town of Newton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 o’clock from the home. The Rev. 
Grunwald of the Lutheran church of Louis Corners will officiate and burial 
will be made at the Louis Corners cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, February 6, 1930 – P. 6
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Services Are Held for Town of Meeme Resident Today
The funeral of William Rumpff, 72, a resident of Meeme township for many years, 
who died Wednesday at his home, was held at 1:30 p.m. today form the family 
residence.  Rev. Grunwald of Louis Corners officiated and interment was made 
at Louis Corners.
Mr. Rumpff was born in the town of Meeme in 1857, where he has lived since. He 
was united in marriage with Augusta Schultz of Town Schleswig on August 11, 1891.
The survivors are his wife; three sons, Oscar of Schleswig; Louis of Plymouth, 
and Harold at home; seven daughters, Mrs. Louis Hungsberg, Town Schleswig; Mrs. 
Gottfried Wengel of Marshfield; Mrs. Arthur Manneck of Town Lyndon; Emma,
Sheboygan, and Mrs. Carl Eisenhardt, Sheboygan Falls, and Ethel and Mildred at 
home.  He also leaves to mourn his death twelve grandchildren and a brother, Fred, 
in the town of Newton.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, February 8, 1930 – P. 6
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


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. 
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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
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[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.]


WILLIAM RUNGE  cemetery #89A

William Runge, a well known Two Rivers man, for 23 years employed 
with the Hamilton Manufacturing company in that city died at his 
home at the age of 44. He had been ill for eight months. He is 
survived by a widow and one child. The funeral was held this 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 13, 1917, Page 3


JOSEPH RUPLINGER   cemetery #21

Name: Replinger, Joseph
D.: 6/9/1873
B.:
Reg. D.: 1/22/1875
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 1 Mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: St. Nazianz
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.165
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Joseph Anton Ruplinger (child -April 6, 1871-June 9, 1873 
-son of Mathias Ruplinger and Maria Ann Nenning -born Washington County)


ANNA RUPPENTHAL   cemetery #82

Mrs. Anna Ruppenthal, 95, of Hilbert died early today at the home of her son 
and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ruppenthal.
Born on Dec. 14, 1874 at Louis Corners (Town of Schleswig), she was a daughter 
of the late Carl and Johanna Heidemann Zorn.
She was married to Rudolph Ruppenthal on Dec. 14, 1899 at Louis Corners.
The couple moved to Hilbert in 1900 and went into the hardware business which 
they operated until his death on Nov. 16, 1929.
She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hilbert.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Ida) Volleskey of Valders; one son, 
Edward of Hilbert; nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Hilbert, the Rev. Kenneth J. Weber, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Kapitzke Funeral Home, Hilbert, from 3 p.m. Saturday 
until noon Sunday and at the church until the hour of services. 
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, April 10, 1970 – P. 14
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Mrs. Anna Ruppenthal, 95, of Hilbert, died there early Friday morning.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Hilbert. The Rev. Kenneth J. Weber will officiate and burial will be in 
the Kiel Cemetery.
Mrs. Ruppenthal, nee Anna Zorn, was born Dec. 14, 1874, at Louis Corners, 
Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Carl and 
Johanne Heidemann Zorn. She was married to Rudolph Ruppenthal Dec. 14, 
1899, at Louis Corners. He preceded her in death Nov. 16, 1929.
Survivors include a son, Edward, of Hilbert; a daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Ida) 
Valleskey, of Valders, nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Kapitzke Funeral Home, Hilbert, after 3 p.m. Saturday 
until noon Sunday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 10, 1970


EDWARD RUPPENTHAL   cemetery #82

Edward L. Ruppenthal, 82, Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein and 
formerly of Hilbert, died Friday night, following a lengthy illness. 
He was born July 18, 1903, in Kiel, a son of the late Rudolph and 
Anna Heidemann Zorn Ruppenthal.  On June 20, 1936, he married Esther 
Grube.  She preceded him in death March 21, 1973.  He was the former 
owner of the Ruppenthal Hardware Store in Hilbert.
Survivors include two daughters, (private); three sons, (private); 
14 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  He was preceded in death 
by one sister.  
Funeral services will be held at the Kapitzke Funeral Home in Hilbert, 
with the Rev. Joe Mills, pastor of the United Church of Christ in 
Brillion, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City cemetery.
no newspaper named, March 28, 1986


ERNSTINE RUPPENTHAL   cemetery #82

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903:
Death in Kiel last Thurs. of Mrs. Ruppenthal, one of the first settlers 
in that area, at age 69 of stomach cancer. She leaves 4 sons and 3 daughters. 
The funeral was held on Sunday.
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Kiel—Mrs. Jacob Ruppenthal, one of the oldest residents of Kiel 
died Thursday morning after a lengthy illness.  Her husband who 
was in the wagon-making business passed away last year.  She 
leaves seven children, Mrs. Carl Plank of Brillion; Louise at 
home; August of Brillion; Rudolph of Hilbert; Adolph of Cascade; 
Mrs. George Gerhard of Elkhart Lake and Mrs. Andrew Noll of 
Chilton.
Plymouth Post, October 7, 1903


ESTHER RUPPENTHAL   cemetery #82

Mrs. Edward Ruppenthal, 58, of Hilbert, died early today at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital in Chilton after a six-month illness.
The former Esther Grube was born in Sheboygan, Aug. 7, 1914, a daughter of the 
late Grover and Frieda Gerke Grube.
Her marriage to Mr. Ruppenthal took place at Root Creek near Wauwatosa on 
June 20, 1936.
Following marriage, Mrs. Ruppenthal joined her husband in the operation of the 
Ruppenthal Hardware Store in Hilbert.
She was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church there.
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, three sons, five grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Arthur Rommelfaenger and Mrs. Francis Van De Loo, both of 
Sheboygan, and a brother, Wallace Grube, Millersville.
A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in 
Hilbert.  The Rev. C. A. Rathjen, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in 
Kiel Municipal Cemetery.
Friends may call at Kapitzke Funeral Home in Hilbert after 3 p.m. Friday, until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday, and at the church until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, March 21, 1973 – P. 11


HERBERT RUPPENTHAL   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1903:
A small son of Alvin Ruppenthal, who resides on the corner of Hamilton and 
18th Street, died a few days ago after a short illness with pneumonia. The 
burial was Tuesday.


RUDOLPH RUPPENTHAL   cemetery #82

Funeral services for Rudolph Ruppenthal, brother of Mrs. Louise Avery 
of here and a brother-in-law of George Zorn, Kiel, who died Friday at 
his home in Hilbert, were held here Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. William 
Arpke of Chilton having charge of the services.  The deceased, who had 
passed his 56th birthday, was ill only a few days.  
He was born and reared at Kiel in the home now occupied by his sister. 
For many years, and until the time of his death, he conducted a hardware 
store at Hilbert.  Besides his wife, who before her marriage was Miss 
Anna Zorn of Louis Corners, he is survived by two children, two sisters, 
Mrs. Avery of here and Mrs. Andrew Noll of Chilton, and one brother, 
Adolph, who is proprietor of a hardware store in Cedarburg.  
no Newspaper named, November 1929


JULIUS RUPPRECHT   cemetery #22

Name: Ruprecht, Julius
D.: 3/3/1868
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: M
Age at Death: 38 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.52
****************
Julius (1830-March 3, 1868)


MARIA RUPPRECHT

Name: Ruprecht, Maria
D.: 2/13/1863
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: F
Age at Death:
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.14


CAROLINA RUSBOLDT  cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1900:
Death Fri., following a long illness, of 65-yr. old Mrs. Rusboldt, 
an old resident of our city. The deceased is survived by her husband 
and 7 grown children. The funeral took place Sun.
********
[cause: general debility]


ERWIN F. RUSBOLDT   cemetery #43

Erwin F. Rusboldt, 75, of 721 Green St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 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 in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Rusboldt.
Mr. Rusboldt was born Jan. 10, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles 
and Mary Schipper Rusboldt. He married Elizabeth Klein in 1923. She preceded 
him in death in 1930. He married Dorothy Klein in 1931. She preceded him in 
death in 1940. He married Martha Brey Nov. 14, 1942, at Manitowoc. He was 
veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Navy. He had been employed at 
Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc, retirirng in 1967.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A daughter, two brothers and sister preceded him in deaths.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a wake 
service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 8, 1973


FREDERICKA RUSBOLDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1896: 
Death last Fri. here in Manitowoc, of Mrs. Friederike Rusbolt, of a heart
condition. She was born 22 July 1838 in Kleinpiritz, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, 
and is survived by one son and 3 daughters. Her husband had died sometime 
ago. She had come to Manitowoc about 30 yrs. ago and has lived here ever 
since. The funeral was Mon. at the city cemetery.
********
[bur. 09-04-1896/cause: heart disease]


FREDERICKA RUSBOLDT  (d. 1958)

Miss Fredericka Rusboldt, 91, who lived at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, the 
past three years, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, 
following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Rusboldt was born at Manitowoc Jan. 27, 1867, daughter of the late 
Martin and Fredericka Neiles Rusboldt. Her entire life was spent at 
Manitwooc.
Survivors include a niece, (private) of Manitowoc, and a nephew, (private), 
of Chicago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, December 9, 1958 P.13
*********
[d. 12-08-1958/age 91 yrs./bur. on Wilhelmina Fredericka and Maria 
Rusboldt lot]


MARTHA S. RUSBOLDT    cemetery #43

Mrs. Martha S. Rusboldt, 65, of Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, April 15, 
at Extended Care Facility of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will 
celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rusboldt, nee Martha S. Brey, was born Dec. 24, 1916, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Edward and Frances Sedlachek Brey. She was married to 
Erwin F. Rusboldt, Nov. 14, 1942. He preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1973.
Survivors include five sons and three daughterrs-in-law, three daughters 
and two sons-in-law, two brothers, a sister, and 16 grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by a daughter, three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where 
a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, April 16, 1982
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARTIN RUSBOLDT   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Sept. 1892:
Death on Mon. morning of 58 yr. old Martin Rusboldt of stomach cancer. He
is survived by his widow, one son and 2 daughters. The funeral will take 
place this afternoon at the city cemetery.
*******
[bur. 09-26-1892/cause: cancer of the stomach]


ADOLPH RUSCH   cemetery #40

Adolph Rusch Is Buried On Monday
Valders, Wis. - Funeral services for Adolph Rusch, age 35, who passed 
away last Friday morning at the General hospital in Madison where he 
had been a patient for six months, were held a 1:30 p.m. Monday at the 
Berge Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at Trinity German Lutheran church in 
Liberty township, the Rev. A. Schroeder officiating. Interment was in 
the adjoining cemetery.
Deceased, who never married, was born June 16, 1905, in Liberty township 
and for some time prior to his illness was employed at a garage in 
Valders.
Survivors are his father, Otto Rusch; two brothers, Walter of Sheboygan 
and Hugo of Valders, and three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Everson of Cato 
township, Mrs. Orman Freund of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Victor Griffen 
of Manitowoc.
Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Thursday, March 14, 1940


ALBERT A. RUSCH   cemetery #76

WELL KNOWN ROCKLAND MAN DIES SUNDAY
Albert Rusch, a well known resident of the town of Rockland, died 
at his home Sunday morning after an illness of some time. He was 47 
years of age and is survived by a widow and four children, Ella, 
Lynda, Walter and Norman. The funeral will be held at Reedsville 
Wednesday afternoon. Decedent was a cousin of A.E. Schulze of this 
city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 19, 1915, Page 4
*******
Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Schultz, Miss Bertha Schulze, Fred Schulze and 
Anton Pilger were at Reedsville yesterday to attend the funeral 
of the late Albert Rusch and have returned.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 22, 1915, Page 3


ANNA RUSCH   cemetery #53

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1889:
Death of Mrs. Anna Rusch on Thurs., 17 Jan. in Reedsville. She was 26 yrs. 3
mos. old, and leaves her husband and one child who had been born last Mon. The
deceased was a sister of Mr. Gustav Mueller and was buried on Sat.


ARNOLD F. RUSCH   cemetery #79

Arnold F. Rusch, 83, former Village of Reedsville President, died Saturday 
at Fort Myers, Fla.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Rusch was born May 4, 1888, at Brillion, son of the late Albert H. and 
Julia Haelfrisch Rusch. He was a prominent businessman in the Village of 
Reedsville where he started his career as a lumberman in 1905 with his father. 
In 1912, they incorporated as A.H. Rusch and Sons Co. He was active in 
business until his retirement in 1953 when he moved to Fort Myers.
He served as village trustee for two years and village president for seven 
years. He was a charter member and first president of the Reedsville Chamber 
of Commerce and later held the office of secretary. Mr. Rusch was also a 
charter member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, holding different 
offices in the church and Sunday School and was elected a trustee of the 
Wisconsin Conference in 1953. He married Lydia Reichert April 6, 1909, at 
Whitewater. Mr. Rusch also organized the first basketball team at Reedsville 
in 1905.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Roger, of Grafton, two daughters, Mrs. 
Robert (Jeanette) Christiansen and Mrs. Ray (Beatrice) Krame, of Manitowoc, 
four brothers, Hugo, of Lambertville, N.J., Reuben, of Reedsville, Ross, of 
Dylestown, Pa., and Norman, of Indianapolis, Ind., seven grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren. A son, Lawrence, and a daughter preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 
10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 17, 1971


AUGUST E. RUSCH   cemetery #79

August Rusch, a former Reedsville man, died at Chicago, where he 
had been ill for some time. Mr. Rusch was formerly mail carrier on 
Reedsville Route 3, but later moved to Chicago. He was 33 years of 
age and death was due pneumonia. Of late years he had been employed 
as a clerk in the railway mail postal service. A widow, three 
brothers and a sister survive. The body was taken to Reedsville for 
burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1917, Page 3
*******
REEDSVILLE
August Rusch for a number of years carrier on Rural Route No. 3 out 
of here, but of late in the terminal railway service at Chicago, 
died there Monday evening of pneumonia. The body will be brought here 
for the funeral which will take place Thursday afternoon. Besides a 
bride of a few months, he is survived by three brothers and one sister. 
His death came as a shock to his many friends here who knew nothing of 
his illness.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 24, 1917, Page 4


ELIZABETH RUSCH   cemetery #40

Mrs. William Rusch, 61, the former Elisabeth Haupt, died on Sunday, at 
the farm home in the town of Liberty after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Rusch was born on Feb. 12, 1884, in Manitowoc Rapids, and spent 
most of her lifetime in the town of Liberty. She was married on Dec. 10, 
1914. 
Survivors are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Roland Rodewald of 
Wausau; Mrs. Roland Lutze of Centerville and Elizabeth at home; two sons, 
Rueben of Liberty and Paul at home; two brothers, Elmer and Raymond Haupt 
both of Manitowoc and two sisters, Mrs. Otto Weiss and Mrs. William Kollath 
both of Manitowoc. Six grandchildren also survive.
The deceased was an active member of the Ladies Aid society of the Trinity 
Lutheran church at Liberty. The Rev. Adelbert Geiger will officiate at 
funeral services to be held in the church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. 
Brief rites are scheduled to precede at 1:30 o'clock at the Berge funeral 
home in Valders where the body will lie in state after noon Tuesday. 
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, January 7, 1946


ELMER C. RUSCH   cemetery #79

Elmer C. Rusch, age 93, of Country Care Assisted Living, Reedsville, 
died on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. 
He was born on June 4, 1914, in the town of Rockland, son of the late 
William & Ida (Schmidt) Rusch. He married Anita Krueger on Dec. 4, 
1954, at Zion United Methodist Church in Reedsville. Elmer and Anita 
celebrated 49 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in August 
2004. 
Elmer graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agriculture 
Short Course and farmed in the town of Rockland. He served in the U.S. 
Air Force from 1942 to 1946. He was a member of Faith United Methodist 
Church and was active in the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau for many 
years. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his wife; two sisters: Erna and Lila; and 
four brothers: Herman, Aron, Bill, and Warren. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at Faith 
United Methodist Church in Brillion. The Rev. Susan Safford-Gaul will 
officiate. Burial will be in the Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the church on Friday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville 
is assisting the Rusch family with arrangements. 
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to (private) for their 
tireless efforts in helping to care for Elmer, and their friendship. 
Also to all who visited, sent cards, and remembered Elmer in any way, 
especially the staff at Country Care and Aurora Hospice for their 
compassionate care. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 26, 2007 


ELTON O. RUSCH    cemetery #32

Elton O. Rusch, age 79, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
February 19, 2001, at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2001, at 
Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Liberty. Rev. Joel Otto will officiate 
with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum.
Mr. Rusch was born June 19, 1921, in the town of Liberty, son of the late 
Reinhold and Ella Kieselhortst Rusch. He attended school in the town of 
Liberty. On May 13, 1944, Elton was married to the former Irene A. Buck at 
First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Elton farmed for 20 years in 
the town of Cato and worked for the Johnson Hills Department Store, 
Manitowoc. He retired from the Valders Public School System in 1985 after 
being there for 22 years. He is a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and 
Trinity Mens Club.
Survivors include his wife, one son and daughter in law, one daughter and son in law, 
four grandchildren, one brother and three sisters in law, one brother in law, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.  He was preceded in death 
by one brother, Omar Rusch; one sister, Cora Streckert; one brother in law, 
Leonard Buck.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, Wednesday (TONIGHT) from  4-8 P.M. and on Thursday at the church 
from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial would be appreciated for Trinity Ev. Lutheran 
Church or the donors choice.
Herald Times Reporter 
Feb. 21, 2001


ESTHER RUSCH   cemetery #40

Esther Rusch, 20 years old, Valders died in the fire at the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing Co. The account of the fire is on the main page in "Disasters 
in Manitowoc county"
Four of the five girls had been employed at the plant of the Aluminum Goods Co. for 
years, Miss Rusch being the only one who had been with the company for a period of 
less than four to seven years.
The Rusch girl, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rusch, of Valders, had been employed 
at the factory only eight weeks. She was born in Liberty and was 20 years of age. 
Besides her parents she is survived by three sisters, and three brothers, Walter, 
Adolph and Hugo and Mrs. Irene Evenson, Liberty, Misses Agnes and Leona Rusch at 
Valders. The funeral will be held from the home in Liberty Monday at 1:30 with 
interment at the Lutheran cemetery there.
*********
The neighborhood was shocked to hear of the death of Miss Esther Rusch of Valders 
in the accident at the Aluminum factory. Miss Rusch was a daughter of Wm. Rusch, 
lumber dealer and a sister of Mrs. Elmer Evenson of Liberty.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 3, 1920 P. 4


GUST RUSCH   cemetery #40

Gustav Rusch, 77. of 1201 Hamilton street, died suddenly of a heart 
attack shortly before noon today at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. 
Bural will be in the Trinity Lutheran cemetery in Liberty.
He was born in Liberty in 1871 and in 1894 married Miss Mary Commings. 
They located on a farm in Liberty for 35 years and then moved to this 
city. Mrs. Rusch died in 1936.
Survivors are a son, Arnold, on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. 
Charles Berge and Mrs. Edgar Maurer of this city; two brothers, 
William and Reinhelt of Liberty; six sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Schultz, 
Mrs. Louis Schultz; Mrs. Pauline Glaeser, of Liberty, Mrs. Ida Nass, 
Mrs. Albert Fritsch of Milwaukee, Mrs. Henry Kieselhorst of Newton; 
11 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlie funeral home after 
Thursday noon and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday to 
lie in state until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, July 19, 1949


HEINRICH F.J. RUSCH   cemetery #53

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1894: 
Also dying in Reedsville a few days ago was a child of Carl Rusch.


HENRIETTA RUSCH   cemetery #76

MRS. RUSCH IS DEAD, AGE 92
Pioneer Reedsville Resident Dies at Home of Daughter
Mrs. Henrietta Rusch, a pioneer resident of the village of Reedsville, 
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernst Klann, at 5:40 o’clock 
this morning. Her death was due to infirmities incident to old age, she 
having celebrated her ninety-second birthday last Christmas. The funeral 
arrangements are awaiting word from a son who lives at Glendale, 
California and will be announced tomorrow. 
Born in Germany almost a century ago, Mrs. Rusch came to this country in 
1865 with her husband. They came to Reedsville to live and then left the 
village to take up their home at Stiles where they remained for a number 
of years. The family then returned to Reedsville. Mr. Rusch died 23 years 
ago. Surviving Mrs. Rusch are three daughters, Mrs. Adolph Jantz of 
Shawano, Mrs. Edwin Jantz of Hilbert and Mrs. Ernst Klann of Reedsville; 
two sons, Fran Rusch of New London and Otto Rusch of Glendale, California 
and 31 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Monday, April 13, 1931, Page 3


HERMAN RUSCH   cemetery #79

From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903:
Death Fri. in Reedsville of 47-yr. old Hermann Rusch of a stomach illness 
with which he had been afflicted for many years. He leaves a widow and 
several children. The funeral took place Mon. afternoon.
*******
Herman Rusch, aged 47 years, died at his home near Reedsville yesterday 
after an illness of two months. Demise was caused by stomach troubles 
from which the decedent had been a sufferer for a long time. He is 
survived by a wife and five children. The funeral will take place from 
the German Lutheran church at Reedsville Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 13, 1903 P.1


IDA RUSCH   cemetery #40

Mrs. Otto Kusch (sic) Funeral Service Held At Valders.
St. Nazianz, Wis., - Funeral services for Mrs. Otto Kusch (sic), 
65 years old, who passed away suddenly Thursday evening, Oct 6, 
at her home in Valders, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the 
home of her son, Hugo, in Valders, and at 2 p.m. at the German 
Lutheran church in Liberty township, the Rev. Mr. Schroeder 
officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, six nephews 
of the deceased acting as pallbearers.
Mrs. Kusch (sic), whose maiden name was Ida Luebke, was born in 
Liberty township, Manitowoc county, and in 1891 was united in 
marriage to Otto Rusch, also of Liberty township. The family 
lived in Liberty township until 21 years ago when they moved to 
Valders.
Survivors are the widower; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Evenson, 
route 4, Manitowoc; Mrs. Orman Freund of Minneapolis, Minn., and 
Mrs. Victor Giffen of Manitowoc; three sons Adolph and Hugo of 
Valders and Walter of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Ernst Lippert of 
Manitowoc, and 16 grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Friday, October 14, 1938 


MARY RUSCH   cemetery #40

MRS. G. RUSCH, AGED 61 DIES
Former Resident of Libery Dies After 6 Weeks' Illness
Mrs. Gustav Rusch, 61, died today at her home 1201 Hamilton street, 
after an illness of six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Rusch resided on a farm 
in the town of Liberty for 25 years.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the residence 
and at 2 o'clock at the First German Ev. Lutheran church. The Rev. 
L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in the Liberty 
cemetery.
Mrs. Rusch, whose maiden name was Mary Commings, was born in the town 
of Liberty July 11, 1874. In 1894 she was married to Gust Rusch. After 
residing on a farm in Liberty for 35 years, they retired six years ago 
and moved to this city.
Survivors are the widower, two daughters and one son. Mrs. Chester 
Berge, Valders, Mrs. Edgar Maurer, Manitowoc, and Arnold at home; 
three sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Herman Vetter and Mrs. Henry 
Jonas, Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Pleuss, Manitowoc Rapids, Louis and 
John, Manitowoc, William, Liberty, and Fred, East Troy. There are 
also 10 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 24, 1936


MARY RUSCH   cemetery #44

Mrs. Albert Rusch, 76, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening after a lingering 
illness at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Siewert, 
with whom she had been residing the past 20 years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. T.F. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Mary Beyer was born Jan. 31, 1888, in Germany, daughter of the late 
Robert and Elnora Schoen Beyer. She came to this country with her parents at the 
age of 8. She was married to Albert Rusch May 8, 1913 at Seymour, Wis. They located 
at Seymour until 1917 when they came to Manitowoc. Mr. Rusch died in 1944.
Surviving are a son, S/Sgt. Milton Rusch of Fort Hood, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Edward 
Siewert of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a brother, Ernest Beyer of Seymour; a sister, Mrs. Ida 
Hussong of Oconto; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday and until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the 
church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 10, 1964 P. 15
*********
[d. 2-9-1964/age 76 yrs./widow of Albert C. Rusch/place of death: Newton, WI.]


OTTO RUSCH   cemetery #40

Otto Rusch, 72, Valders lumberman, died suddenly of a stroke Tuesday 
noon at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. 
from the Berge Funeral Home and at 3 o'clock at the German Lutheran 
church in the town of Liberty, the Rev. E. C. Schroeder officiating. 
Burial will be in tne church cemetery. The body will lie in state at 
the Berge Funeral Home from Thursday evening until the hour of the 
funeral. 
Mr. Rusch was born on January 2, 1870, in the town of Liberty and 
lived there until 1915 when he move to Valders and engaged in the 
retail lumber business. For the last 14 years he was janitor of the 
Valders high school.
In 1891 he married Ida Luebke, and she died four years ago. Survivors 
are three daughters, Mrs. Elmer H. Evenson of Manitowoc route 4, Mrs. 
Orman Freune of Minneapolis and Mrs. Victor Griffen of this city; two 
sons, Walter Rusch of Sheboygan and Hugo Rusch of Valders and Reinhold 
Rusch of Manitowoc route 4; six sister, Mrs. Charles Schultz and Mrs. 
Louis Schultz of Manitowoc route 3, Mrs. August Glaeser of Manitowoc 
route 4, Mrs. William Nass and Mrs. Henry Kieselhorst of Manitowoc 
route 1; and 16 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, April 22, 1942
******
(Note: It says he is survived by 2 sons, then proceeds to name three)


ULRIKE RUSCH   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1889:
Death on Mon. of Ulrike Rusch, age about 50. Burial will take place this
afternoon (Wed.) in the City Cemetery.


VERLIN G. RUSCH   cemetery #33

Verlin G. Rusch, 47, of 836 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and 
burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Rusch was born Feb. 16, 1924, in the Town of Liberty, son of Arnold 
and Leona Nass Rusch. He married Ethel A. Haupt April 22, 1950, at 
Manitowoc. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. until 1966. He was 
then employed by the city of Manitowoc at the city sewage treatment plant. 
Mr. Rusch was a member of the International Association of Machinists 
Local No. 516, a member of the State, County and Municipal Employees Local 
No. 0731, and the America Bowling Congress.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) A daughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday 
until 11:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church from noon until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1971


WARREN RUSCH   cemetery #79

SHIPYARD WORKER DROWNED.
Deceased Name: Warren Rusch
Manitowoc, Wis., July 18 [Special]. - Warren Rusch, 19 years old, Reedsville, 
one of a group of shipyard workers who went swimming in Pigeon lake this 
morning after working all night, was drowned when he slipped from the grasp 
of another swimmer, George Meisner.
Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: July 19, 1942


WILHELMINE RUSCH   cemetery #75

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1909:
Elderly Mrs. Louis Rusch in Reedsville died last week. In the past 
the lady always made certain that she notified us when she had 
observed another birthday. Her funeral was Tuesday last week.


WILHELMINE RUSCH   cemetery #40

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. RUSCH, 84
Aged Liberty Resident Weakened By Intense Heat
Weakened by the four-day heat wave Mrs. Wilhelmina Rusch, 84, a resident 
of the county for four score years, died last night at the homestead farm 
in Llberty, now operated by her son, William Rusch Jr.  
Mrs. Rusch fell a year ago and fractured her hip and has not been well ???. 
She was able to be about the home until Tuesday when the heat sapped her 
vitality and caused her death.
Funeral Monday 
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Liberty home 
and at two o'clock from the Liberty church; Burial will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Born Wilhelmina Leubke in Germany in 1851 she accompanied her parents to 
Liberty when a girl of four. She married William Rusch Sr. in 1868. They 
located on the present farm in Liberty. Mr. Rusch dead in 1927.
Survivors are four sons, William and Reinhold, both of Liberty, Otto, Valders, 
Gustave, city; six daughters, Mrs. Carl Schultz, Mrs. Louis Schultz, both of 
Liberty, Mrs. August Glacier, Cato, Mrs. Ida Nass and Mrs. Albert Fritsch, 
both of Milwaukee, Mrs. Henry Kieselhorst, Newton; four brothers, George, 
Newton, William, Stephensaon, Mich., Frank, Liberty, Richard, city; 40 grand-
children and 42 great-grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the Rusch home Sunday afternoon from the Berge 
undertaking parlors, Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 11, 1936


WILLIAM RUSCH  (d. 1927)  cemetery #40

DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER WITH 70 DESCENDANTS
Death yesterday afternoon claimed William J. Rusch. Liberty pioneer, 
at the home of his son, William, at Liberty, the end coming after a 
brief illness. Surviving the deceased are seventy descendants, 
including ten children, forty-one grandchildren and nineteen great 
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 
one o'clock from the home and interment will be made in the Liberty 
cemetery. The Rev. Paul Hensel will officiate.
The deceased was born at New Schoenwalde, Pommeran, Germany, April 9, 
1840, being 87 years of age at the time of death . He came to this 
country at the age of twenty-seven, directly to this county where he 
has since made his home. Mrs. Rusch with whom he celebrated his golden 
wedding anniversary in 1918, survives, with ten children. The children 
are six daughters, Mrs. Eliza Schultz of Liberty, Mrs. Pauline Glaeser 
of Cato, Mrs. Ida Nass and Mrs. Bertha Schultz of Liberty, Mrs. Marie 
Fritsch of Milwaukee and Mrs. Linda Kieselhorst of Newton, and four 
sons, Otto of Valders, Gustav of Liberty, Reinhold and William of 
Liberty.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 29, 1927


WILLIAM RUSCH  (d. 1957)  cemetery #40

William Rusch, 75, a retired Manitowoc County farmer, died this morning 
at Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc. 
Mr. Rusch was a past president of the Liberty Telephone Co. and a past 
president of the Newton Fire Insurance Co. He had spent his entire life 
in the Town of Liberty.
Mr. Rusch was born Dec. 21, 1881, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rusch 
Sr. He was married to Elizabeth Hapt Dec 10, 1914, and the couple settled 
on the present farm in the Town of Liberty. A son, Paul, now operates the 
farm.
Mr. Rusch was a member of Trinity Evangelical Church of the Town of 
Liberty, a charter member of the Liberty Men's Club at the church, and 
a member of the church cemetery committee.
He leaves two sons, Reuben and Paul, both of Valders, R.1; three daughters, 
Mrs. Roland Rodewald, Wausau, R. 3, Mrs. Roland Lutze, Newton, R. 1 and 
Mrs. Curtis Hoefner, Manitowoc, R.3; 16 grandchildren; a brother, Reinhold, 
Manitowoc; and four sisters, Mrs. Ida Nass and Mrs. Albert Fritsch, both 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Lewis Schultz, Manitowoc, R. 1, and Mrs. Henry Kieselhorst, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services for Mr. Rusch will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran 
Church at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Samuel Kugler will conduct the services 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the berge Funeral Home in Valders from 3 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon Thurday until the time of 
services.
Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), Tuesday - November 5, 1957 


DELORES M. RUSSELL   cemetery #66

Delores M. Russell, age 65, of 1302 22nd St., Two Rivers, died Saturday, 
Dec. 29, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Delores was born July 1, 1942, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Vincent 
and Julia Valenta Siehr. She graduated from Mishicot High School with the 
class of 1960. Delores enjoyed spending time with her family, especially 
her grandchildren, and was always willing to help anyone. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in death by her step 
mother: Mary Haws Siehr; and step brother: Ronald Haws. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, 
at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with 
burial in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Tisch Mills. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. Wednesday until 
the time of Mass at the church. There will be no Tuesday evening 
visitation. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting 
the Russell family with funeral arrangements. 
Delores' family extends a special thank you to the staff of Home Care 
Health Services and Hospice for the care and compassion given to Delores 
and her family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 30, 2007 


FRANK A. RUSSELL   cemetery #44

Frank A. Russell, 66, of 614A Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at the 
family residence.
Funeral servies will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military services will be accorded by the V.F.W. 
Otto Oas Post 659.
Mr. Russell was born Oct. 24, 1904, at Cascade, Iowa, son of the late Llewellyn 
and Augusta Spiegel Russell. He moved to Manitowoc in 1917 and had been employed 
at Manitowoc Engineering Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1967. He was a veteran of 
World War II and a member of V.F.W. and American Legion Posts of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Grace Brown, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Pansy Newman, 
of Nortonville, Kans., and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 19, 1971
********
[Frank Artemus Russell/d. 07-15-1971/age 66 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Lew Russell lot]
(24 Oct 1904/Jul 1971/SSDI)


E.J. RUSTERHOLZ, REV. (ERNEST)   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 28 July 1904:
Pastor J. Rusterholz, former minister in the local Reformed Church, 
but resident in Green Bay for the last several years, died there Sun. 
at age 32 following a short illness. The deceased was a son-in-law of 
Henry Esch here. He is survived by his widow and 2 children. The body 
was brought here and laid to rest yesterday afternoon.
*******
[cause: consumption]


HEINRICH RUSTERHOLZ, REV.   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug. 1901:
Death in Elk Rapids, Mich., on Sun. of Pastor Heinrich Rusteholz, 
former minister of the local Reformed Church, at age 55 of stomach 
cancer. His body was brought here and buried yesterday in the city 
cemetery. He is survived by his widow and 2 children.
*******
[cause: cancer of the stomach]


LILLIAN RUTH   cemetery #43

Miss Lillian Ruth, fomerly of 301 N.43rd St., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Ruth was born at Chicago, daughter of the late Andrew and 
Mary Zimmer Ruth. She moved to Manitowoc in 1957 and has resided 
here since.
Survivors include several cousins.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this 
Wednesday evening where a Memorial service will be held at 8 
o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 4, 1971 P.21


DOROTHEA RUTHERFORD   cemetery #44

MOTHER OF 2 DROWNS SELF
Death of Mrs. George Rutherford Is Termed Suicide.
Mrs. George Rutherford, 29, of 719 North Fifth street, mother of two children, 
took her own life last night by jumping into the inner harbor from the northside 
pier. Coroner Gerald Rau, who pronounced her death a suicide, said that she had 
been ill and mentally upset for some time.
Mrs. Rutherford's body was found by the Two Rivers coast guard at 12:10 last 
night, about four hours after John Hahn, first assistant lighthouse keeper, found 
her fur coat and scarf on the pier. She was last seen at about 7 p.m.
Hahn, on his way to the lighthouse to go on duty, found Mrs. Rutherford's coat and 
scarf directly north of the last pile on the southside of the pier, about a quarter 
of the way out on the pier. He called police. Sergt. Walter Herman and Officer 
Milton Larson brought the coat to the police station and summoned the coast guard 
after Mr. Rutherford went to the station and identified his wife's coat shortly 
before 11 o'clock. The coast guard arrived at 11:40 and commenced dragging for the 
body immediately. Coastguardsmen J. J. Chehanski and Ronald C. Oldenburg located 
the body and recovered it. 
Coroner Rau arrived at 12:50.
Mrs. Rutherford, nee Dorothy Brietzman, was born in Menasha on October 20, 1907. 
She came to Manitowoc with her parents as a child. In June, 1926, she was married 
to George Rutherfod. She was a member of the Sacred Heart church.
Survivors, besides the widower, include two sons, (private); her mother, Mrs. 
Martin Frakes, Menasha; a brother, Norman Brietzman, Menasha; and a sister, Mrs. 
Bernice Ronsvold, Racine.
Funeral services are to be arranged and announced later.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 22, 1936 P. 2
********
[bur. 12-24-1936/age 29 yrs/suicide by drowning/while insane/
bur. on Perry & Minnie Rutherford lot]


CATHERINE RUTHMANSDORFER   CEMETERY #89B

Mrs. Roman Ruthmansdorfer, 84, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county 
and a resident of Two Rivers most of her life, died at 7:45 am today 
at St. Mary's Home in this city. She had been in good health up to 
about a week ago and was stricken suddenly today. Funeral services 
will be held at Two Rivers Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the 
Beth funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church 
with the Very Rev. C.N. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in 
Calvary cemetery. 
Mrs. Ruthmansdorfer, nee Catherine Wachtel, was born in the town of 
Two Rivers Dec. 31, 1857. She was married to Roman Ruthmansdorfer 
Nov. 16, 1886 and lived at Two Rivers until last June when she went 
to St. Mary's home. She was a member of the Altar society of St. 
Luke's church. Survivors are three sons, Roman, Frank and Aloysius 
of Two Rivers; one daughter, Mrs. Erma Brandt of Manitowoc; and 
fourteen grandchildren. The rosary will be recited at the funeral 
at 8 o'clock Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, January 29, 1942, Page 2


JOSEPH RUTHMANSDORFER   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1909:
Death Saturday in Two Rivers of Joseph Ruthmannsdorfer after a long
illness. The deceased was born 60 years ago in Austria, but was a resident of Two
Rivers for the last 30 years. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the Catholic
Church.


ROMAN RUTHMANSDORFER   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Sep.)
Today was the large funeral of R. Ruthmannsdorfer who died at 11 o'clock
Friday evening. The deceased was a member of the local St. Joseph's Club,
Family Protection Society of Milwaukee, and the local Insurance Club. He 
leaves a widow, 3 sons and a daughter in good circumstances. He reached 
the age of 49-1/2 . Today's funeral was conducted from the Catholic Church 
of which he was a devoted member.


HENRY RUTSCH   cemetery #44

Henry Rutsch, 915 York street, died at his home last night after 
an illness of months. Mr. Rutsch had been crippled for two years 
or more as the result of being kicked by a horse and last spring 
suffered from Bright’s disease, which caused his death. He was 66 
years of age on Sept. 5. He was a blacksmith by trade and was 
engaged at Milwaukee for twenty five years. A widow and one daughter, 
Mrs. W. Berner, South Kaukauna survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 17, 1918
*********
[cause: fabes dorsolis]


JOSEPH RUTSCHKA   cemetery #22

Name: Rutschka, Joseph
D.: 5/28/1863
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: M
Age at Death:
B.P.:
D.P.: Cato
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.16


ANDREAS RUTZ   cemetery #37

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1909: (Saturday dateline) 
Death Thursday last week, from old age debility, of Andreas Rutz, an old and 
well-known resident of our county on his farm in Town Two Rivers. The deceased 
was born in Switzerland, came to America in 1848, and was married in 1856. He 
settled on the above mentioned farm where he lived the rest of his life. In 
addition to his widow, he is survived by 8 children of the 10 born to the couple. 
The funeral was held Sunday.


INFANT RUZEK   cemetery #36

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ruzek was buried in the 
National cemetery Tuesday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 16, 1917


BENJAMIN RYAN   cemetery #43

FORMER RESIDENT IS DEAD AT MILWAUKEE, BODY BROUGHT TO CITY
Benjamin Ryan, formerly a resident here, and an adopted child of 
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bushman of Milwaukee, died in that city 
Saturday and the body will be brought here for burial, the funeral 
being held from the Sacred Heart church tomorrow morning. 
Decedent was born here in ? and was 34 years old.  He was a victim 
of consumption which he contracted six years ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 01, 1915, Page 1
**********
Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Buschman and children and Roy Nolan, of Milwaukee, 
and Mrs. E.J. Bastin of Crandon, were here for the funeral of the 
late Benj. Ryan and have returned to their homes.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 03, 1915, Page 3
**********
FUNERAL OF BENJ. RYAN HELD IN CITY—BURIAL AT CALVARY
The funeral of the late Benjamin Ryan, a former Manitowoc boy, 
took place from Sacred Heart church with interment at Calvary 
cemetery.  Mr. Ryan died at his home at Milwaukee after a 
protracted illness. He had many friends here, having spent his 
boyhood days in the city. He was of a cheerful, sunny disposition 
and during his years of suffering was patient and was resigned 
when it became apparent that there was no hope of his recovery. 
Besides his mother, Mr. Ryan is survived by relatives here and 
at Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 03, 1915, Page 4


FRANK RYAN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1900:
Death Thurs. of Frank Ryan, 12-yr. old son of Wash. St. resident 
widow Ryan. The burial took place Sat. morning.
******
From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1900:
A collection, which reached the sum of $125, was started for widow 
Ryan whose child died last week.


JAMES RYAN   cemetery #60

James Ryan/Jan. 6, 1840/Sept. 14, 1901 
From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. Death Sun. of 61-yr. old James Ryan 
in a local hospital following an illness of several years. He was 
a long time resident of Town Meeme. He is survived by his widow. 
The body was taken to Meeme for burial.


JOHN RYAN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1891:
Death of 34 yr. old James Ryan on Thurs. of last week. 
He is survived by his widow and 4 small children, and 
was buried Sat.
********
[burial register has John Ryan, male, age 37.5, married, born in Wisconsin, 
cause of death: typhoid fever/bur. 12-05-1891 (Saturday)


JOHN RYAN  (d. 1915)  cemetery #44

CRIPPLED BY TRAIN IN SOO YARDS YEAR AGO, 
MAN MEETS DEATH UNDER CAR WHEELS
JOHN RYAN, KNOWN AS “SCOTTY” KILLED AT CALUMET YARDS OF NORTHWESTERN 
LAST NIGHT BY SWITCHING TRAIN. LIVED ONE HOUR AFTER ACCIDENT HAPPENED. 
INQUEST BEING HELD TODAY
RYAN SAID TO BE MILWAUKEE MAN; HAD SPENT MUCH TIME IN THIS CITY
Railway trains had always been a hoodoo to John Ryan, a Milwaukee man 
and character about the city, known as “Scotty,” and Ryan had often 
been heard to remark that when his time came to “pass in” it would be 
a train that “got him.” And Ryan’s prediction came true at 8 o’clock 
last night when he met death under the wheels of a train in the Calumet 
yards of the Northwestern road at the south limits of the city. Ryan 
was struck by a switching train and fatally injured, death following an 
hour after the accident. Ryan was walking on the tracks in the Calumet 
yards and started to cross another track ahead of a boxcar which was 
being backed down the track by a switch engine and failed to clear the 
track, the car striking him and throwing him under the wheels. One of 
the trucks passed over Ryan’s body, severing one leg below the knee and 
badly crushing both legs and one arm. The train was proceeding slowly 
as indicated by the fact that only one truck of the car passed over Ryan. 
Members of the train crew hurried to the assistance of the injured man 
who was taken aboard the engine and rushed to the Northwestern station 
while a physician was hurriedly summoned. Ryan was cared for in the 
station and was conscious, but nothing could be done to save the man’s 
life, however, and he died an hour after the accident. The body was 
removed to the undertaking rooms of Vogelsang & Murphy where it is held 
pending an inquest which was called by District Attorney Schmitz and 
Coroner Falge for this afternoon at 3 o’clock. 
To District Attorney Schmitz, who with Coroner Falge, reached the scene 
shortly after the accident, Ryan gave his name and said that his home 
was in Milwaukee, though he had been a wanderer for years. He said he 
was 60 years of age and had been selling pencils about the city. The man 
was conscious up to a short time before his death and suffered greatly. 
The train was in charge of Al. McKeough, a foreman of the crew and 
Engineer Schade. Ryan figured in an earlier railway accident a year or 
two ago when he was run down by a train in the Soo line yards here and 
had an arm cut off. The man was cared for at the hospital here and since 
that time had remained in the city, being employed at odd jobs. He was 
about 60 years of age and was well known about the city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 23, 1915, Page 1
********
[cause: killed by train]


MALLICK RYAN (I believe this is the correct Ryan)   cemetery #60

Malace Ryan, died yesterday morning, from the effects of a deep cut with a chisel, 
above his left knee, which he inflicted himself, trying to drive a handle into the 
chisel about twelve days ago.  The poor young man-only twenty two years of age - 
had to suffer terribly before death relieved him.
Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 40, January 18, 1872, Page 4 Column 1 


SR. M. THERESA RYAN   cemetery #46

The burial of Sister M. Theresa was held at Silver Lake. Her death 
occurred at the convent. 
Sister Theresa was formerly Miss Bridget Ryan of Cooperstown and 
had been in the order for some years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 01, 1917, Page 3


CHESTER RYDER   cemetery #32

Chester F. Ryder, age 94, of 4305 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died 
on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at his residence. 
Chester was born on Sept. 16, 1913, in Manitowoc, son of the 
late Joseph and Mary (Marshek) Ryder. Chester attended schools 
in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1931 from Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc. Chester served in World War II in the 
8th Air Force, being discharged as a corporal in 1945. He 
married the former Florence M. Justman on Oct. 10, 1956, in 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 2004. Chester 
worked for the Manitowoc Shipyards for 42 years as a truck 
driver, until his retirement in 1978. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his wife: Florence; one brother: 
Clarence Ryder; two sisters: Genevieve Ryder; and Geneva 
Fisher; and one brother-in-law: John Fisher. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 
2007, at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, 1500 Highway 310, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Marcia Solberg will officiate, with entombment to follow 
at Knollwood Mausoleum. Military services will be accorded by the 
VFW Otto Oas Post 659. 
Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m., until the time of 
the service at 11 a.m. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is 
serving the Ryder family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 21, 2007 


BERNICE RYDZEWSKI   cemetery #43a

Bernice Rydcewski, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin 
Rydcewski, died at the home of her parents at Rapids Tuesday and 
funeral services were held from St. Mary’s church this morning.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 04, 1918, Page 3


PATRICIA A. RYDZEWSKI   cemetery #44

Miss Patricia Rydzewski, 19, of 702 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Rydzewski was born May 25, 1953, at Manitowoc, daughter of Gerald and 
Helen Klein Rydzewski. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in the class 
of 1971. She was presently attending Lakeshore Techical School, Manitowoc, and 
was employed part time at ABC Supermarket, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening 
where a Memorial service will be held at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 19 1973
************
[d. 03-17-1973/age 19 yrs./dau. of Gerald J. and Helen M. Rydzewski]
(21 May 1953/Mar 1973/SSDI)


GEORGE RYMER   cemetery #89C

GEORGE RYMER PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Town of Two Rivers Farmer Dies This Morning at Sanitarium
After failing in health for the last three months and confined to 
his bed the past seven weeks, George Rymer, 51, well known Town of 
Two Rivers resident passed away at Maple Crest Sanitarium at 8:30 
o’clock this morning.
No funeral arrangements have yet been made, pending word from relatives. 
It is believed, however, that the remains will be sent to Chase, Wis., 
his boyhood home.
Born at Chase, Wis.
Mr. Rymer was born in Chase, Oconto county, Wis., May 29, 1879 and 
remained with his parents until early manhood.  In 1915 he was married 
to Charlotte Heinemann, of Chase. Several years later the couple moved 
to Door county where he purchased a farm near Sturgeon Bay.  For the 
last five years he resided in the town of Two Rivers, purchasing a farm 
formerly operated by Charles Ahrens.
Besides his widow, he leaves two daughters, Dorothy, 13, and Vida, 12. 
He is survived by four brothers, Homer, Milwaukee, Howard, Blackwell, 
Wis., Earl, Oconto Falls, and Clyde, Sobieski, Wis., and three sisters 
Mrs. Tillie Blaser of Sobieski, Wis., Mrs. Frank Brown, and Mrs. Charles 
Terwilligan, of the state of Washington.  He also leaves a step-father, 
Edward Rymer, of Chase.
The Reporter & Chronicle, Mon., 5 Jan. 1931, page 2, col. 2


ANNA RYSTICKAN   cemetery #44

Miss Anna Rystikan (sic), 72, of 1318 South 18th street, lifelong 
resident of the city, died Friday afternoon at the Holy Family 
hospital, following a two month illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Shimek and 
Schwartz funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Mary's Catholic church. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Rystikan, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Rystikan, was 
born in this city in 1872 and always resided here.
Survivors are a number of nieces and nephews.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, December 30, 1944 P. 2


CLARA RYSTICKEN   cemetery #43a

Mrs. Clara N. Rysticken, 85, of 902 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in 
St. Mary Cemetery.
Mrs. Rysticken, nee Clara Sydow, was born Jan. 12, 1889, at 
Sheboygan, daughter of the late John and Kathryn Korlesky Sydow. 
She was married to Anton Rysticken June 10, 1912, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church. He preceded her in death April 18, 1965.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. David (Alice) Pollack, of 
Manitowoc; three brothers, Albert and Leo, of Manitowoc and Harry, 
of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. I.G. Michalek and Mrs. Charles 
Backus, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ernest Bockisch, of Elmhurst, Ill.; 
three grandsons (Survivors omitted for privacy.) and four great 
grandchildren. A son, Harry, a brother and two sisters preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
where a wake memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, June 14, 1974 P.14


ANNA RYSZTIKON   cemetery #43a

SIX SONS ARE PALL BEARERS AT MOTHER’S FUNERAL
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Rysteken (sic), held from St. Mary’s 
Catholic church yesterday, was unique in that six stalwart sons 
of the deceased acted as pall bearers, bearing all that remained 
of their beloved mother to her last resting place. 
Mrs. Rysteken was 62 years of age at the time of her death, last 
Sunday, and came to this country with her husband 45 years ago. 
She was a native of Poland. Deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis 
seven months ago and was unconscious for 42 hours preceding her 
death. Mr. Rysteken died three years ago. Thirteen children were 
born to the couple of whom twelve, eight sons and four daughters 
are living. They are Mrs. Peter Myschefske, Mrs. Joe Jagodenski, 
Mrs. Joe Kneip and Miss Anna Rysteken, who lived with her mother. 
The sons are Martin, Frank and Stanley of Milwaukee and John, Alex, 
Anton, Joe and Peter of this city. Interment was in the Polish 
cemetery. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Thursday, February 24, 1910


FRANCISZEK RYSZTIKON   cemetery #43a

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906:
68-year old Frank Rystikon died Tuesday last week leaving 
his widow and 12 children. The funeral was Thursday.


MARYANNA RYSZTIKON  (d. 1915)   cemetery #43a

OLD RESIDENT OF CITY DIES; WAS LONG ILL
Mrs. Mary, widow of the late Chas. Rystickin(sic), a long time 
resident of the city, died at her home on South Nineteenth street 
Saturday at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Rystickin had been ill for several 
months and had failed rapidly of late. Had she lived until Wednesday 
she would have been 75 years of age. 
Decedent was a native of Germany and came here 35 years ago. She is 
survived by two daughters and one son, all residents here, Mrs. I. 
Andrastak, Anna Rystickin and Michael Rystickin. The funeral will be 
held Wednesday from St. Mary's church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 09, 1915, Page 8