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AUGUST SCHMITZ (d. 1934) cemetery #44 August Schmitz First To Die in Big Family Dies At 76 At Shawano Breaking Record of Longevity A remarkable record of longevity in the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmitz Sr., pioneer residents of Manitowoc county, was broken this morning with the death at Shawano of Attorney August Schmitz, 76. The Shawano attorney, born and brought up in this county but for a quarter of a century practicing law away from here, is the first member of the family of six brothers and three sisters to die. The oldest is Fred Schmitz of Fond du Lac who is 84 and the youngest Mrs. Henry Groth of this city, who is 61 years of age. Messages received here by his daughters, Miss Irma Schmitz and Mrs. Henry Wilda, told of the death of their father. Attorney Edward Schmitz, a brother, left at once for Shawano to arrange to bring the body to Manitowoc for burial. Funeral services, which will be Continued on page 2 AUGUST SCHMITZ IS FIRST TO DIE IN BIG MANITOWOC FAMILY (Continued from page 1) private, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with interment at Evergreen cemetery. August Schmitz was born in Manitowoc county and after receiving a common school education in this city, took up the study of law at Oshkosh. With Kirwan Later he came to Manitowoc, studied law in the offices of the late Judge Michael Kirwan and was admitted to the bar. He located for a time at Kewaunee and 25 years ago moved to Shawano to open a law office. He continued to practice there. He was married here to Augusta Dumke, who died shortly before Mr. Schmitz moved to Shawano. Survivors are three daughters, Irma Schmitz, registrar in probate and Mrs. Henry Wilda, both of this city, and Mrs. William Hardtrath of Seattle, Wash., a son Oron, Columubus, Ohio; five brothers, Attorney Edward Schmitz, Louis A. Schmitz and Dr. William Schmitz, all of this city, Attorney Adolph J. Schmitz, Milwaukee, and Fred of Fond du Lac; and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Groth and Mrs. Fred Groelle, both of this city, and Mrs. Amella Kasbaum, Liberty. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, January 19, 1934 P. 1 ********* [August L./bur. 1-22-1934/age 75 yr/d. at Belleplaine-Shawano, WI/ cause: cancer of left side of face-hemorrhage/bur. on Mrs. H.A. Dumbke lot]

AUGUSTE SCHMITZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1897: Death Mon. in Milwaukee of Mrs. A. L. Schmitz of Kewaunee, of blood poisoning. She was 37 yrs. old and is survived by her husband and 5 small children. The body was brought to Manitowoc and will be buried this afternoon in the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 09-13-1897/age 37 yrs./cause: pyaemia]

BERTHA L. SCHMITZ cemetery #44 WIFE OF DOCTOR SCHMITZ TAKEN BY DEATH TODAY Mrs. Bertha Schmitz, wife of Dr. W.C. Schmitz, passed away at the home this morning, death closing a long period of suffering. Death was due to Bright's disease. For the last three months Mrs. Schmitz' condition has been critical and the end came as a hoped for relief today. Funeral services have not been arranged for and will be announced tomorrow. Surviving Mrs. Schmitz is her husband, Dr. W.C. Schmitz, a son, O.W. Schmitz, of Sheboygan and two daughters, Miss Clara, at home, and Mrs. L. Horstman of the city. Two brothers, Ernst of Chilton and Fred of Milwaukee, and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Bodner of Grand Island, Neb., Mrs. Clara Rasch of Chilton and Mrs. Melnardus of Kiel also survive. Mrs. Schmitz, nee Dumke, was born in Newton, April 7, 1859, and lived there until 16 years of age when a move was made to Meeme. Later the family moved to Chilton and Mrs. Schmitz came to this city where she established a millinery. On Oct. 5, 1886, she was married to Dr. Schmitz and they took residence at St. Nazianz where they lived until eight years ago, then came to Manitowoc where they since resided. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 19, 1927 P. 2 ********* [bur. 9-22-1927/cause: bright's disease/wife of Wm. C. Schmitz]

CARL SCHMITZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1885: Sudden death of Mr. Carl Schmitz of Newton on Mon. morning here in Manitowoc. He had come here to pick up his son, who is a student in the normal school in Oshkosh and who had arrived from there during the night. While stopping in the office of Mr. John Fronz, Carl Schmitz fell lifeless to the floor. Mr. Schmitz had first come to Newton when it was just a forest and, not only built it into a lovely place, but served there in many offices: Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk, etc. He was a founder of the Newton Fire Insurance Company, and for many years was Director of the Newton Vocal Chorus. He was 66 years old and leaves a large family. Burial will take place this morning at 11am.

CATHERINE SCHMITZ (d. 1942) cemetery #44 Mrs. Henry Schmitz, 83, died at 6 a.m. today at the home, 1110 South 14th street. Death was attrubuted to complications attendant upon old age. Funeral arrangements were not completed today but will be announced Thursday along with the time when the body may be viewed. The body was taken to the Pfeffer funeral home. Mrs. Schmitz, ne (sic) Catherine Hetzel, was born March 19, 1859 in the town of Centerville. She was married Oct. 16, 1884. Twenty-eight years ago the couple moved to this city. Survivors are the widower; three sons, Otto of Newton, Robert of this city, and Dr. Herbert Schmitz of New York City; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A son, Edwin, died in July of this year. Mrs. Schmitz was a member of the First Reformed church from where the funeral services are expected to be held with the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 18, 1942 P.2 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Schmitz, 83, who died at her home, 1110 South 14th street, Wednesday morning, will be held from the First Reformed church at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Friday noon until 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 19, 1942 P.2 ******** [d. 11-18-1942/age 83 yrs./cause: ciptitis/wife of Henry Schmitz]

CHRISTINE SCHMITZ (d. 1917) cemetery #44 DEATH CLAIMS ONE OF THE COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENTS Mrs. Christina Schmitz, Widow of Late Carl Schmitz Passes Away HAD ATTAINED RIPE OLD AGE OF 88 YEARS Death claimed one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county today in the passing of Mrs. Christina Schmitz who died at her home on South Fourteenth street. Mrs. Schmitz had been in failing health for some time, her advanced age, nearly 89, making the battle against death a hard one. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Schmitz, nee Groelle, was born in Saxony, Germany, April 18, 1829, and came to Manitowoc county as a girl of 18 and had since resided here. The family located on a farm in Newton and in 1849 she was married to Mr. Schmitz who preceded her in death in 1885. Of late years Mrs. Schmitz had made her home in the city with her son, Carl. Mrs. Schmitz is survived by six children, Mrs. Karl Wernecke, Newton; Mrs. Henry Wernecke, this city; Mrs. Fred Martens, Rapids; Mrs. Fred Martens, Rapids; Mrs. Thomas, Milwaukee, Carl and Herman A. Schmitz of this city. A woman beloved by all who knew her kindly deeds and lovable disposition. Mrs. Schmitz will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Schmitz was a member of the German Reformed church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Nov. 08, 1917, Page 1 ********* [bur. 11-11-1917/age 88 yrs/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Carl Schmitz lot]

CLARA SCHMITZ (d. 1958) cemetery #44 Mrs. Edward Schmitz, 81, of 1206 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. T.P. Crusius officiating and with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Clara Mueller was born at Reedsville March 11, 1877, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Mueller. She was married April 5, 1890, to Atty. Edward S. Schmitz who preceded her in death in 1951. Mrs. Schmitz was a member of the First Reformed Church and the Order of the Eastern Star 196. Survivors include seven sons, Edward Jr., Frederick, Woodrow and Richard of Manitowoc; Gustave of Harrisburg, Ill., Miller of Wauwatosa and Paul of Spokane, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. A. Jay Freeman of Kenosha, Mrs. Emile Beniger of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. C.H. Howlette of Davenport, Ia., and Mrs. George Isselmann of Glen Rock, N.J.; two brothers, Fred of Berkeley, Calif., and Dr. Augustus Henry of Clearwater, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. B. Nespor of Manitowoc; and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3:30 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, November 6, 1958 P. 25 ******* [d. 11-05-1958/age 81 yrs./widow of Edward S. Schmitz]

EDWARD F. SCHMITZ cemetery #44 Edward F. Schmitz, 70, of 812 School St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at home Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schmitz was born Feb. 13, 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late Judge Edward and Clara Mueller Schmitz. He attended Manitowoc schools, graduating from Manitowoc High School and Manitowoc County Teachers College. He later attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He married Marion Luikart Apr. 17, 1938, at Lincoln, Neb., and the couple always resided at Manitowoc. He was a self employed insurance salesman. He was a former justice of the peace and acting county judge. He was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ, Insurance Board, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F&AM, Manitowoc Chapter No. 196, O.E.S and Manitowoc Commandery No. 45 K.T. Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters; five brothers, Richard and Fredrick, of Manitowoc, Gustave, of Harrisburg, Ill., Paul, of Spokane, Wash., and Miller, of Cedarburg, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. A. Jay (Lela) Freemand and Mrs. C.H. (Elda) Howlette, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Emil (Lola) Beniger, of Crystal River, Fla., and Mrs. George (Rona) Isselmann, of Glen Rock, N.J. and five grandchildren. A brother and a great granddaughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 29, 1973 ******* (13 Feb 1903/Oct 1973/SSDI)

EDWARD S. SCHMITZ (d. 1951) cemetery #44 Judge Edward Schmitz, 81, Dies Suddenly at Madison Veteran in Legal Circles in County Judge Edward S. Schmitz, 81 (photo), veteran Manitowoc attorney and jurist for more than half a century, died suddenly Saturday morning at the Wisconsin General hospital, Madison. He was taken to the hospital last week and stricken with coronary thrombosis as two of his sons prepared to leave for Madison to return their father to his Manitowoc home, 1206 South 13th street. Judge Schmitz, who started the practice of law in Manitowoc in 1897, served terms as city attorney and district attorney and was county judge from 1937 to 1944. In recent years he had been in law practice with two sons, City Atty. Woodrow Schmitz and Atty. Richard Schmitz. Funeral plans are incomplete but will probably be held Tuesday afternoon at the First Reformed church in Manitowoc of which congregation he was a member. Judge Schmitz was born in Newton in 1869 and after graduation from high school taught school for five years before entering the University of Wisconsin. He was graduated from the law school of the university in 1896 and was admitted to practice by the Manitowoc County Bar association Feb. 2, 1897. Elected District Attorney He first entered the law firm of A.J. Schmitz, his brother, and Judge Michael Kirwan. Later he formed a partnership with Judge Isaac Craite and Richard Burke under the firm name of Schmitz, Burke and Craite. He was elected district attorney in 1898 and 1901 and served a third term in 1912. He also served as city attorney in 1903 under the late Mayor W.G. Kemper. Always an active Democrat, Judge Schmitz had a prominent part in party politics in Manitowoc county and the state. Down through the years he was chairman of the Democratic county committee and also was head of the speaking campaigns of the party. He was active in school and civic affairs and was one of the leaders of the movement that led to the unification of the Manitowoc school systems and creation of a central high school. He served on a committee of lawyers acting as a draft advisory board to assist conscription registrants in World War II. Later Judge Schmitz formed a law partnership with Fred Groelle, under the firm name of Schmitz and Groelle. He was appointed county judge by the late Gov. A.G. Schmedemann to succeed the late Judge John Chloupek in 1934. At the April, 1937, election he was elected to a full six year term without opposition. Honored by War Group When he retired as county judge in 1944, Judge Schmitz entered into a law partnership with two sons, City Atty. Woodrow Schmitz and Richard Schmitz. He continued active in this field until last week when he went to the Madison hospital for a routine checkup. In 1946 Judge Schmitz and City Atty. Fred Dicke of Two Rivers were honored at a dinner by the County Bar association. They completed 50 years of law practice in the county. During his long residence in Manitowoc, Judge Schmitz was active in numerous organizations, including the County Bar association and the Wisconsin Bar association. At various times, he held membership in the Elks, Eagles, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and Freier Saengerbund. Judge Schmitz married Miss Clara A. Mueller April 5, 1899. The couple, parents of 11 children, observed its golden wedding anniversary in Manitowoc in 1949. Survivors are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. A.J. Freeman of Kenosha, Mrs. Emil Beniger of Los Angeles, Mrs. C.H. Howlette of Davenport, Ia., and Mrs. George Isselmann, of Glenrock, N.J.; seven sons, Woodrow, Richard, Edward Jr., and Frederick of Manitowoc, Miller of Milwaukee, Gustave of Harrisburg, Ill., and Paul of Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Groth of Manitowoc and Mrs. Emma Groelle of route 3, Manitowoc; and 14 grandchildren. Members of the County Bar association will form an honorary escort at the funeral rites. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, January 13, 1951 P. 1 ******* [d. 01-13-1951 at Madison, WI/age 81 yrs./bur. on Clara Schmitz lot]

FRED SCHMITZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1905: Death late Sat. night of Fritz Schmitz, one of the best known residents of our county, in the residence of his son-in-law, Henry Groth, with whom he had lived for a long time. He went to bed Sat. evening feeling well and had a short conversation with his daughter, Mrs. Groth, and went to sleep with his hands folded over chest hoping for a good night’s sleep. He was found dead the following morning in that same position. Mr. Schmitz was born 25 Dec. 1820 in Hamm, Westfalia, the son of well situated parents. In 1847 he came to America with 2 of his brothers. The 3 brothers, all musically trained, joined an orchestra of an itinerant stage touring company and journeyed throughout the United States. In 1848 they bought 240 acres of land in Town Newton, Manitowoc County, which they developed into 3 flourishing farms. On 31 Jan. he married Miss Johanna Groell, and that same day his brother married a sister of the bride. His wife preceded him in death about 10 yrs. ago, and her loss was a heavy blow for him. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1905: Mr. Schmitz had a profound influence in his town and in the entire county. For a while he was a teacher in Town Newton. For many years he served on the Board of County Supervisors, and during that time was on a committee that constructed the local mental facility, for which he then served a long time as trustee. In 1874 he was elected as a representative of the State Assembly and represented his district in Madison in 1875. Mr. Schmitz organized the first musical group in our county and was one of the founders and long-standing members of the German Farmer Fire Insurance Co. of Newton. In recent years, as he was overtaken by advancing age, he retired and went to live with the family of his sonin-law Mr. Groth. Mr. Schmitz leaves 9 children. He is also survived by his brother Henry, who still lives in Newton. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. ******** [bur. 02-08-1905/age 84 yrs./cause: old age]

FRIEDERICKA SCHMITZ cemetery #73 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1905: Death Tues. last week in Town Newton of 83-yr. old Mrs. Henry Schmitz as a result of old age debility. The deceased came from Germany in 1848 and settled in Town Newton where she has lived ever since. Mrs. Schmitz is survived by her sorrowing husband and one child. The funeral was held Thursday.

HEINRICH SCHMITZ cemetery #73 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1909: Death Saturday in Town Newton of 62-year old Henry Schmitz of old age debility. Toward the end of the 40’s Mr. Schmitz came here from his Westphalian home and with his brothers Fritz and Carl settled in Town Newton where he has lived ever since. He is survived by one son and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.

HERMAN SCHMITZ cemetery #44 Herman Schmitz Is Hit By Car; Dies Of Injuries PEDESTRIAN IS FATTALY HURT; PLATT DRIVER Owner of Machine Absolved of Blame; Skull Fracture Cause of Death Herman A. Schmitz, retired hardware merchant and former city official, was struck and fatally injured by a car driven by George Platt, 21, early Thursday evening as he crossed South Eighth street at Hamilton near his home to mail a letter. He died at the hospital at 10 a.m. today. Mr. Platt, in his report of the fatal accident, said that he believed the victim became confused and walked into the side of the coupe as it passed over the crosswalk at Eighth and Hamilton streets. The left window of the car was shattered and the driver was cut about the hand by shattered glass. In reporting the accident to the police and the district attorney, Platt said he saw Mr. Schmitz walking slowly westward across Eighth street as he drove south toward the high school and that suddenly he seemed to quicken his pace just before the car reached the crossing. Visibility Poor Platt accompanied by Frederieck Clemens was en route to a dramatic club meeting at the high school at the time, 7:30 p.m. Weather conditions were bad. There was a mixture of snow and rain falling which made visibility poor. Platt at the wheel said that as he approached the Hamilton street crossing he noticed Mr. Schmitz on his left and also two boys with roller skates at the west curb. The next instant Mr. Schmitz was directly upon the car, there was a jar of a body striking the car and the left window of the coupe shattered. The broken glass cut Platt about the hand. The driver applied the brakes, pulled his car up to the curb a few feet south of the intersection and hurried back to Mr. Schmitz. Physicians and the city ammbulance were summoned and the injured man, suffering from a basal skull fracture and body and head bruises was removed to the hospital. He never regained consciousness and died this morning. Letter is Found A letter, which Mr. Schmitz was carrying in his hand was found by the police in the snow at the side of the street. He had left his home, 1201 South Eighth street to drop the letter in a corner mail box. Platt resides at 501 North Eighth street and is an officer in the Paragon Electic company. This noon Dr. Gerald Rau of Two Rivers, county coroner, and District Attorney Kenneth Healy visited the scene of the accident and interviewed persons who were at the scene last evening. The district attorney said that it was apparently an unavoidable accident and there probably would be no inquest. Schmitz, who retired from active business life four years ago, was born in the town of Newton in 1867. After completing school he taught in the rural schools of that township. The urge to embark on a business career brought him to this city in 1893 and he entered a partnership with Henry Wernecke to engage in the hardware business. This firm, known as the Wernecke and Schmitz Hardware company erected a two-story business block at South Eighth and Washington streets and for 36 years continured in the business. Disposed of Business Several years ago Mr. Wernecke died and Mr. Schmitz continued the business until it was disposed of to Walter Huchthausen in 1930. The deceased was an active worker for years in civic affairs and served three terms in the city council as a representative of the first ward. He was an alderman for six years during the administration of Dr. W.G. Kemper and Henry Stolz Jr. and was active in the campaigns of those years revolving about the acquisition of the city utilities. Mr. Schmitz became a member of the Freier Saengerbund singing society soon after locating in Manitowoc and retained his interest and membership for over 40 years. He was honored by being chosen president of the society for several terms. He continued up to the time of his death as one of the active members of the chorus. Married in 1896 Mr. Schmitz was married in this city in 1896 to Miss Anna Kettenhofen of this city. She survives with one son, Karl M. Schmitz, city, four sisters, Mrs. Henry Wernecke,and Mrs. Matilda Mertens, both of this city, Mrs. Edward Thomas, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Lena Wernecke, Newton. There are also two grandchildren, Jane and Karl Schmitz. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home, 1201 South Eighth street with interment at Evergreen cemetery. The body is to be removed to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Sunday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, April 13, 1934 P. 2 ********* No Inquest Is Called In Death of Herman Schmitz Announcement was made this morning by Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, that there will be no inquest in the fatal accident Thursday night in which Herman A. Schmitz, first ward retired hardware merchant, was struck and fatally injured by a car driven by George Platt. Dr. Rau and District Attorney Kenneth Healy interviewed the two occupants of the car and persons who reached the scene soon after the accident and decided that the accident was unavaidable. Mr. Schmitz died in the hospital Friday morning 12 hours after being struck. Funeral services for the deceased will be held at the home, 1201 South Eighth street Monday at 2 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, April 14, 1934 P. 4 ******** [cause: basal skull fracture/bur. on Carl Schmitz lot]

HULDA SCHMITZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1909: Death in Fond du Lac last week of 56-year old Mrs. Fred Schmitz (nee Dumke) from here, following a stroke. The deceased leaves her husband and 2 children. The body was brought here and buried Friday in the city cemetery. ******** [bur. 05-21-1909/cause: apoplexy]

JOHANNA SCHMITZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Apr. 1904: Sudden death on Sat. morning of Mrs. Fritz Schmitz, one of the oldest German residents of our county. Mrs. Schmitz had enjoyed good health and no one anticipated that her death was imminent. Even on Sat. when she got up at 7 o'clock, she was fine. She got dressed and while doing so was stricken with a heart attack and sank back onto the bed. When she didn't show up at her place for breakfast Mr. Schmitz went up to the room and found his wife lifeless on the bed. Although a doctor was called, all he could do was establish that life was gone. Mrs. Schmitz was born 05 Jan. 1831 in Kirschbach, Saxony and came to America with her parents, the Groelle family, in 1848. The family then settled in the wilderness of Town Newton where she eventually married Fritz Schmitz on 31 Jan. 1849, the same day that her sister married a brother of Mr. Schmitz. 9 children were born to the couple, all of whom survive. They are Fred in Unity, Adolph in Milwaukee, August in Shawano, Mrs. Amalie Kastbaum in Liberty, William in St. Nazianz, Mrs. Emma Groelle of Newton and Edward, Lonis and Hulda here. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitz were residents of Town Newton where they operated a farm until they retired to Manitowoc a few years ago. The unanticipated death of wife and mother is a terrible blow for the family, especially for her elderly husband. In addition to the 9 children, Mrs. Schmitz is survived by 4 brothers and 3 sisters, namely Louis Groelle of Newton, Albert Groelle of Chicago, Fred Groelle in Newton, Gottfried Groelle in Unity, Mrs. Carl Schmitz and Mrs. Susanna Wehrwein in Newton, and Mrs. Minna Eckhardt in Gibson. The funeral was held Tues. at the city cemetery. Pastor Vriesen of Newton delivered the funeral oration. ******** [bur. 04-04-1904/age 73 yrs./cause: heart failure] ******** From Manitowoc county death records: Johanna Schmitz nee Groelle (v.7 p.232) Wife of Fred Schmitz Jan. 5, 1831-April 2, 1904 Space for parents left blank Born Germany –resident of City of Manitowoc at death Died from “sudden heart failure” No burial location given

LOUISE W. SCHMITZ cemetery #44 Louise W. Schmitz, age 91, formerly of Laurel Grove, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Louise was born July 25, 1916, in the town of Centerville, daughter of the late August and Hulda Dehne Hintz. On Aug. 11, 1937, she was married to Marvin L. Schmitz. He preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1977. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; infant brother; and brother, Rueben, in 1971. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, 6524 county Highway C, Newton. The Rev. Kyle Sorensen will officiate, and burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Shady Lane, or Laurel Grove. The family would like to thank the staff at Shady Lane and Laurel Grove for the loving care they gave our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; also to Holy Family Memorial Hospice for their fine service. A great thank you to Pastor Kyle Sorensen. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 18, 2008

MATHILDA SCHMITZ cemetery #47 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Jan. 1905: A 3-yr. old little daughter of Anton Schmidt, who lives near Silver Lake, died recently. (Note: The date and age match the obit, although the surname is off.)

ROBERT A. SCHMITZ (d. 1976) cemetery #44 Robert Schmitz, 85, of 2412 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Friday at his residence. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schmitz was born Oct. 4, 1891, at Newton, son of the late Henry and Catherine Hetzel Schmitz. He attended school at Newton and married Alma Scherer Aug. 26, 1919, at Manitowoc, residing at Manitowoc all their lives. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. in the shipping department. Mr. Schmitz was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, the Brotherhood, Mirro Aluminum Retirement Club and Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife and a son, Robert, at home. Friends may call at the church after 11 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to First Reformed United Church of Christ. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, December 31, 1976 P.3

RUTH E. SCHMITZ cemetery #44 Funeral services for Mrs. William (Ruth) Schmitz, 70, of 4425 Broadway Street, Manitowoc who died late Monday evening, August 12, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Wednesday evening. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 o’clock this Wednesday evening led by Father Klingeisen. Memorials would be appreciated to the donors choice. Herald Times-Reporter, Wed., 14 Aug. 1985, page 3

WOODROW A. SCHMITZ cemetery #44 Woodrow A. Schmitz, 60, of 1401 Reed Av., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler and Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schmitz was born Nov. 7, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward S. and Clara Mueller Schwartz. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater, from April 23, 1973 to May 18, 1946, as a first lieutenant in the quartermaster corps. He married Marjorie Gherna Oct. 7, 1950, at Iron Mountain, Mich. The couple located at Manitowoc. He was a former Manitowoc city attorney and past president of the County Bar Assn. He was a member of the Amvets Post No. 23, Seagulls, Elks Lodge No. 687, Masonic Lodge No. 65, Manitowoc Council No. 18 R. and A.M., Odd Fellows Lodge No. 55, board of directors of Holiday House, State Bar Assn., Manitowoc County Memorial Hospital Assn., St. John United Church of Christ Council and past commander of American Legion Post No. 88. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home Manitowoc, form 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Holiday House, Memorial Hospital Building Fund or St. John United Church of Christ. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 22, 1973 *********** [d. 01-21-1973/age 60 yrs.](07 Nov 1912/Jan 1973/SSDI)

BERTHA SCHMOOCK cemetery #89C Mrs. Bertha Schmoock, 75, wife of William Schmoock, former town of Two Rivers chairman, died Tuesday night at the Two Rivers municipal hospital, where she had been a patient since Thursday. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at Two Rivers, with burial in Forest View cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home from Thursday afternoon until the hour of the services. Mrs. Schmoock, nee Bertha Johanna Eggert, was born near Tisch Mills in 1868 and was married to Mr. Schmoock in 1894. After their marriage Mr. Schmoock operated a cheese factory at Two Creeks and two years later they purchased a farm at Sandy Bay, remaining there two years. Up to 1914, when the couple moved to their home on the Tannery road, a half mile from Two Rivers, the Schmoocks operated a farm in the town of Two Creeks, now owned by their son, Supervisor Werner Schmoock. Besides her husband, Mrs. Schmoock is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Walter Stoer, town of Two Rivers, a son Werner of Two Creeks, and three brothers, Gust Eggert of Manitowoc, William Eggert of Miles City, Montana, and Herman Eggert of Kenosha. Two sisters preceded her in death. There are also five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, April 26, 1944 P. 2

MARY SCHMOOCK cemetery #64 From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1906: Death in Two Creeks on Wednesday last week of Mrs. Mary Schmoock. She leaves a husband, 4 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Saturday.

WILLIAM SCHMOOCK cemetery #89C William Schmoock, 77, former town of Two Rivers chairman and who served two years as highway commissioner of the county, was found dead in bed at his home on route 1, Two Rivers, Sunday afternoon. Mr. Schmoock, father of Chairman Werner Schmoock of Two Rivers, resided alone in his farm home, following retirement from farming two years ago. A physician, summoned after Mr. Schmoock was found, said death was due to a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, with burial in Forest View cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Born on his parents farm in the town of Two Creeks, in 1868, Mr. Schmoock was the son of John and Minnie Kracht Schmoock. He attended the public school of the town and on April 17, 1894, married Bertha Eggert of the town of Carleton, Kewaunee county. Shortly after his marriage Mr. Schmoock went into cheese making in a factory at Nero, town of Two Creeks, remaining in that occupation for several years. He then purchased a farm in the town of Two Creeks, and in 1912 bought another farm on the Tannery Road in the town of Two Rivers where he remained until his retirement. He served as town chairman of Two Rivers from 1913 to 1933 and county highway commissioner in 1912 and 1913. He also served as director of the Twin Elder school in Two Creeks. Survivors are a son, Werner, of Two Creeks and a daughter, Mrs. Walter Stoer of Two Rivers, route 1. There are five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mrs. Schmoock died in April, 1944. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1945 P. 2