[ TR ]   OBITUARIES

CATHERINE TRACY   cemetery #60

WIDOW OF OLD HOTELMAN HERE DEAD, AGED 82
After a two months illness, Mrs. Catherine Tracy, widow of the late 
Dan Tracy, pioneer Manitowoc hotel man who died ten years ago, passed 
away this morning at her home, 909 Huron street of diseases incident 
to old age. She was 82 years of age. Her maiden name was Catherine 
Morrissey, she having been born at Maple Grove. Following her marriage 
to Mr. Tracy they located on a farm in the town of Liberty near Pigeon 
Lake and about 35 years ago moved to this city where Mr. Tracy conducted 
a hotel on South Tenth street for a number of years until he retired 
from active business. 
Since the death of her husband Mrs. Tracy continued to make Manitowoc 
her home. One sister, Mrs. Lawrence Gill of the town of Maple Grove, 
survives. Burial will take place Tuesday morning at nine o’clock from 
the Sacred Heart church, with burial at Osman.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 18, 1928, Page 2


FATHER MELVIN TRACY SDS   cemetery #23
 
Born June 7, 1931 - Died March 15, 1996
Father Melvin Tracy (birth name: Robert Louis) was born on June 7, 1931, in Appleton, 
Wisconsin. He attended Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz for high school and the 
first two years of college. He entered the Novitiate in Menominee, Michigan, in 1951, 
and he made his profession of vows on September 8, 1952. He continued his studies for 
the priesthood at Divine Savior Seminary in Lanham, Maryland, and Catholic University 
in Washington, DC. He was ordained in 1958 on his birthday, June 7th, in the Shrine of 
the Immaculate Conception. Fr. Melvin taught at Mackin High School in Washington, DC; 
at Francis Jordan High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and at JFK Prep in St. Nazianz, 
until the school closed in 1982. He then taught at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, 
Tennessee; and later at Pacelli High School in Columbus, Georgia. Health issues forced 
him into semi-retirement in 1991. He moved to St. Nazianz and lived in the rectory of 
St. Gregory's Parish and taught classes in the grade school. He died on March 15, 1996, 
and was buried in the community cemetery on Loretto Hill. Throughout his years in 
religious life, Fr. Melvin deeply loved working in education. His students regarded him 
as an excellent math and science teacher. He was able to apply intellectual knowledge to 
very practical situations. While teaching in St. Nazianz, he and his students constructed 
a house that was energy efficient and completely self-reliant in generating its own 
electricity. For him, the Gospel was a call to live in harmony with all of God's creation, 
and to treat everyone and everything with gentleness and respect.
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The following sent in by a family member/see contributors page:
He was ordained June 7, 1958, on his birthday, at the Basicila of the National 
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.  He said his first Mass 
on Sunday, 15 June 1958 at St. Therese Church, Appleton, WI. [I was there and 
saved my Holy Card. In those days they were printed on good paper].
Father Melvin Tracy and Father Anselm Platten traced an account of the people 
who settled and developed the St. Nazianz area, and the Manitowoc Public Library 
has a digital oral recording from 1976.
Robert Louis Tracy was born 07 June 1931 in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI., son 
of Oliver E. Tracy and Hilda Kuchenbecker.
Oliver E. Tracy was born 18 Feb 1908 in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI and died 03 
July 2010 in Fitchburg, Dane Co., WI.  Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton, 
WI.  Hilda Kuchenbecker was born 16 Dec 1908 in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI and 
died 01 Apr 1990 in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Appleton, WI.  Son Father Melvin Tracy officiated at his mother's Mass at St. 
Joseph Church, Appleton, WI.
[My comment:  102+ not bad for an "Irish descendant'.  Oliver had the most 
beautiful voice when he sang the old Irish songs, and he sang for funerals, 
weddings, etc., in every Catholic church in Appleton and elsewhere.  
I loved him dearly] 

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ANNA TRAEGER   cemetery #44

Mrs. Anna Traeger, 69, who had been in failing health for sometime, 
died early this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Her residence 
is at 1015 S. 18th street.
The body has been moved to the Pfeffer funeral home, and will lie 
in state after 10 o'clock Sunday morning. At 9:30 a.m. on Monday, 
the Rev. Paul Blaufuss, pastor of the St. John Evangelical church, 
will officiate at the funeral rites at Pfeffers. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Traeger, widow of Edmund Traeger, is a native of Clintonville, 
Wis. Nee Ann Fillnow, she was born on Sept. 30, 1875, and was married 
on Dec. 15, 1897. In 1924 the couple moved to this city to establish 
their home. Mr. Traeger preceded his wife in death 11 years ago.
Survivors are the daughters, Mrs. Erwin Koch of this city; Mrs. E??? 
Wilson of Appleton, Mrs. Richard Sampson and Mrs. Louis George of 
Milwaukee; Miss Charlotte at home; one son, Victor, of Manitowoc; 
one brother, Gustave Fillnow of Chlintonville and five sisters, Mrs. 
George Tyrell of Wausau, Mrs. Emil Olke and Mrs. Margaret Richter, 
both of Clintonville and Mrs. Marie Thompson of Weyauwega. Eight 
grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 15, 1945 P.2
(Note: Only 4 sisters were named)
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[d. 09-15-1945/age 69 yrs./bur. on Victor Traeger lot]


CATHRINE TRAGESER   cemetery #59

A brutal murder was committed in the town of Meeme last Sunday, about one 
mile west of Phillip's Tavern, a woman named Mrs. Draggaser (sic) was 
the tenant of a piece of land owned by a man in Milwaukee, and her lease 
would not expire for some time yet. Eisert had recently purchased it, and 
claimed a right to it, while Mrs. Draggaser insisted that she could not be 
turned out of it until the expiration of her lease.  About 6 o'clock on 
Sunday morning, while the old lady was turning some cattle into a field, 
Eisert met her and forbid her taking down the fence.  She went to another 
part of the fence - he followed her and after taking the fence down he 
stepped around a daughter of Mrs. Draggaser [which would be daughter Julia], 
who was in front of her mother, and deliberately struck the latter over the 
head with a hand spike, crushing in her skull in an awful manner. She lived 
about eight hours, not uttering a word in the meantime.
A son of Mrs. Draggaser immediately came up, and attacked Eisert, giving him
such a drubbing that at last accounts he was not able to be taken to jail.  
News of the murder did not reach here until Monday evening, when Sheriffs 
Glover and Rank immediately started for the scene, where they found the facts 
as stated above. A Sheboygan physician had been called in before their arrival 
and left word that Eisert could not be moved for several weeks, but they took 
the precaution to have a watch set over him to prevent an escape.
Manitowoc Pilot, 1 September 1865
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Conrad Eisert, the accused murderer of Mrs. Traggeser in Meeme, on the 27th 
was brought by Sheriff Glover before Justice Sibree on Wednesday. After the 
examination of the son and daughter of the murdered woman, Justice Sibree 
remanded the prisoner to jail, Geo. N. Wooden, Esq., District Attorney, 
appeared for the state, and Mr. Wedig, of Sheboygan, acted as counsel for 
the prisoner.
Manitowoc Pilot, 29 September 1865
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Excerpt from the genealogy of the Adolph family compiled by Janice Trageser North:
Between 1838 and 1839 Johann Trageser married Katharina Stein, a widow, 
who was born 1 April 1800 in Bavaria. Her first husband, Herr Reinhardt, 
had died leaving her with an infant daughter, Regina.  On 15 November 
[1838 or 1839] they became the parents of a son, Peter Paul, and on 22 
September 1842 another son, Johann, was born.


TRAIN - CAR WRECK

FIVE DIE AS TRAIN CRASHES INTO AUTO AT CLOVER TODAY
TWO WOMEN AND 3 CHILDREN HURLED TO DEATH BY TRAIN
Ten Persons in Light Touring Car Struck by Limited Leaving Manitowoc 
at 8 A.M., Victims Hurled 90 Feet; Probes Are Underway
DEAD WOMEN ARE SISTERS
Four persons were instantly killed, a fifth sustained injuries which 
ended fatally as she was being brought into the hospital and a sixth 
was so seriously injured that her death is expected when a Ford touring 
car containing 10 persons was struck by "The Fox," the gas-electric 
limited train, leaving Manitowoc at 8 o'clock this morning on a town 
road one-half mile south of Clover, shortly after 8 o'clock this morning.
THE DEAD
Mrs. Frank Mrotek, 32;
Her daughter, Gertrude, 5;
Mrs. Victor Powlisz, 26;
Her daughter, Marion, 2 1/2;
Martha Vandebusch, 12
THE INJURED
Mrs. Peter Vandebusch, 36, driver of the car; shock and bruises;
Her daughter, Leona, 14, basal skull fracture and broken jaw, may not survive;
Eleanor Mrotek, 7, bruises;
Dorothy Vandebusch, 5, possible skull fracture;
Donald Vandebusch, 1, possible skull fracture.
Hurled 90 Feet
Bodies of the dead and injured were flung a distance of 90 feet as the 
fast south-bound train struck the rear of the 1923 Ford touring car and 
dragged it for a distance of about 30 feet. The front of the car was 
not damaged, the engine and front wheels being in good condition but the 
rear was telescoped into the front of the automobile and was entirely 
wrecked.
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TWO IN SERIOUS CONDITION
No improvement in the condition of the accident victims of the train-car 
crash at Clover this morning was noted at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon 
and two of the Vandebusch girls, Leona, 14, and Dorothy, 5, were still 
unconscious. Leona is the more seriously injured of the two and it is 
said may not survive her injuries.
Train Returns Victims
Immediately after the crash, Engineer Kitzerow brought his train of an 
engine and three coaches back to Manitowoc and the work of identifying 
the dead and maimed was started as city and county authorities launched 
their investigations.
All of Party Related
All of the accident and death victims were relatives who were on their 
way to the farm home of Frank Frozena, town of Newton, to assist him in 
picking beans on the farm fields.
Two of dead, Mrs. Powlisz (somtimes spelled Povalish), and Mrs. Mrotek 
are sisters of Frozena as is Mrs. Vandebusch, the driver of the automobile. 
The children are cousins.
Only one member of the three families, other than the husbands who were 
at work in this city, escaped without injury, Leonard Vandebusch, 14, 
having remained at the Frozena home over night.
Unaware of Accident
None of the husbands were aware of the terrible tragedy, the worst auto-
mobile accident in the history of this city, all of them living here, 
until some time after it occurred and they were informed by a Herald-News 
man, and police officer. They were sent to the hospital by Detective Frank 
Tomchek of the police department.
Scenes of Horror
At the hospital, tragic scenes were enacted as the families sought their 
dead and missing and it was almost two hours after the accident that 
definite idenification of the victims could be made.
Attempts to interview Mrs. Vandebusch at the hospital were fruitless, the 
driver of the death car being overcome by the tragedy as she felt she 
were partly to blame for the meeting.
Visibility Is Clear
The road at the grade crossing runs directly south and meets the railroad 
tracks at an angle, the later extending in southwesterly direction from 
the intersection. There is no warning gong at the crossing, the road being 
little traveled.
No houses or buildings obstruct the view but with the top of the car 
apparently up it would be difficult to look back as the tracks approach 
at an agle (sic) of almost 45 degres, going to an apex where the road 
and tracks meet.
Order Investigation
A sweeping investigation was immediately ordered by Coroner W.C. 
Kemper, who with Sheriff Herman Carstens, was at the scene of the 
accident within a few minutes after it occurred. An inquest jury was 
to be sworn sometime today, the bodies of the dead were to be viewed 
and the taking of testimony will be started as soon as the victims of 
the accident can testify.
No eye witnesses could be located with the exception of Engineer 
Kitzerow who would make no statement after filing his report with 
railroad officials. Conductor Charles Sherman, former Manitowoc 
resident now living in Milwaukee, was in charge of the train.
All South Side Residents
All of the occupants in the light car lived in the city of Manitowoc, 
the family of Peter Vandebusch residing at 1105 South 10th street; the 
Powlisz (or Povalish) family at 1125 S. Tenth street, while the Mrotek 
family lived at 1620 Madison street.
Notify Relatives
Identity of the parties was not definitely established until after 
Detective Tomchek recognized the driver of the automobile at the 
hospital and from almost incoherent remarks regarding "her dead sister," 
the detective started on the search and within a half hour had sent the 
husbands to the hospital to identify the dead and injured.
Canning Co. Flooded With Calls
First news of the tragedy reached the city in a message to the office 
of Sheriff Carstens. Next came word to the police station to have both 
city ambulances at the Northwestern depot here when the gasoline propelled 
train was backed up here with the victims of the grade crossing crash.
First reports which stated that a truck loaded with bean pickers had 
been struck and that many had been killed resulted in the telephone at 
the office of the Wisconsin Pea Canners Co., being swamped with calls. 
Parents and relatives who had children enroute to the bean fields this 
morning all began calling the company's office to get details. The 
company was without any information and this only added the confusion.
The scene at the Northwestern station, after the train backed in
here with the dead and dying almost beggars description. The ten 
occupants of the car, four of whom were already dead were all in the 
baggage compartment. Two or three volunteers from passengers on the 
train were assisting the train crew as much as possible in giving first 
aid to the victims but the task was a well nigh hopeless one. The city 
ambulances were backed up to the baggage car of the train and those 
less seriously hurt were rushed to the hospital at once.
For a time entrance could not be gained to the baggage room. Bodies 
of those already dead had to be placed on trucks on the station 
platform until attention was given to those still living. Crowds filled 
the streets leading to the depot as the curious hearing of the accident 
rushed there. Many of those were parents who had children out in the 
bean fields and had heard the first reports that the train had struck 
a truckload of pickers.
Four were dead upon arrival at the depot and were taken to the Wattawa 
& Urbanek mortuary in the company ambulance and in a delivery wagon 
which was passed into service as the other six were taken to the hospital.
Hundreds of morbidly curious rushed to the Chicago & North Western depot 
when it became known that the death train was returning to Manitowoc 
and a constant stream of men, women and children were in the baggage 
room hampering officials as they sought to cover the dead.
No Funeral Arrangements
So stricken were members of the families that it was impossible to learn 
any of the details of their arrangements for services.
Almost entire families were wipped out in the accident, the Frank Mrotek 
family of four losing a wife and daughter, with the other child being 
injured; the wife and only daughter of Victor Powlisz were killed, one 
daughter of the Peter Vandebusch family was killed, two were seriously 
injured, one escaped with minor injuries and the father and one son were 
not in the accident.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 1, 1930 P.1
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CORONER'S JURY SELECTED TODAY TO PROBE ACCIDENT
Members of the jury selected to hear testimony in an effort to fix 
responsibility for the tragedy at Clover this morning are Fred Mahnke, 
Elmer Haupt, Emil Streich, Andrew Killan, Joseph Kortas and Herman 
Kieselhorst. Their names were drawn by the sheriff upon instructions 
of the coroner.
The bodies are to be viewed this afternoon and the testimony will be 
taken after the crash victims are able to leave the hospital.
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SINGLE LOT FOR 4 CRASH VICTIMS
DEAD OF WORST CRASH IN YEARS BURIED MONDAY
Four of Five Dead to Be Buried in Same Lot; Two injured Still 
Unconscious Today
Manitowoc's most pitiful funeral cortege in the history of the city 
will wind its way through city streets on Black Monday when four of 
the five victims of the crossing accident at Clover yesterday morning 
will be buried in a single grave at St. Mary's cemetery. The procession 
will then continue to Calvary cemetery where the Vandebusch girl will 
be buried.
As preparations for the funeral were being completed today, it was 
learned that two of the injured, Donald Vandebusch, 1, and Eleanor 
Mrotek, 7, had been able to leave the hospital yesterday afternoon 
and today as their injuries were only minor. Leona Vandebusch, 14, 
and Dorothy Vandebusch, 5, continue to remain unconscious at the Holy 
Family hospital and the terrible shock of the tragedy was taking toll 
upon Mrs. Peter Vandebusch, the driver of the death car, and the 
condition was being aggravated as details of the accident occurred to 
her at the hospital.
Tells Story of Tragedy
In vivid language, Eleanor Mrotek, who lost her mother and sister in 
the accident, told her father of the scenes enacted immediately before
and after the tragedy. The driver of the death car had not noticed the 
approach of the train, Eleanor first observing it from her vantage 
place in the front seat. She called to Mrs. Vandebusch and others 
took up the call to halt the automobile but it was too late-the crash 
occurred in a moment.
Little Eleanor, suffering from bruises, told of crawling out of 
the wreckage, of seeing her sister lying dead across a fender and 
of seeing others in the party in heaps in the immediate vicinity. 
Mrs. Vandebusch, ignoring her own injuries went from person to 
person and as she realized the terrible nature of the accident, 
she became hysterical and all the way to Manitowoc was suffering 
terribly from the mental anguish.
Bodies Are Mangled
An expert from Chicago was called here last night to assist local 
undertakers in rebuilding the features of the mangled vicitms. Mrs. 
Victor Powlisz and Martha Vandebusch, 12, being the most cut up as 
others went to their deaths because of internal and other injuries. 
During all of last night and again today, several undertakers were 
at work preparing the bodies so they could be taken to the respective 
homes late this afternoon and they will remain there until funeral 
services.
Tell of Seating Arrangement
Four persons, Mrs. Vandebusch, the driver; Leona Vandebusch with her 
one year old brother, Donald, on her lap and Miss Eleanor Mrotek were 
occupants of the front seat of the 1923 touring car while Mrs. Powlisz, 
26, Mrs. Mrotek, 32, Gertude Mrotek, 5, Marian Powlisz, 2 1/2, 
Dorothy Vandebusch, 5, and Martha Vandebusch, 12 were in the rear seat.
All of the dead were occupants of the rear seat, the only one seated 
in the front seat to be seriously injured being Leona Vandebusch who 
is still unconscious at the hospital. The sixth occupant of the rear 
seat, Dorothy Vandebusch, 5, is also still unconscious.
Funeral Services
It is planned to start the funeral procession at the Peter Vandebusch 
home, 1105 S. Tenth street, at about 8 o'clock Monday morning. From 
there, the procession will go to the Mrotek home, 1620 Madison street, 
where the bodies of Mrs. Mrotek and her daughter will be received, 
the procession then winding its way to the Victor Powlisz home, 1225 
S. Eighteenth street, where Mrs. Powlisz and their only child will 
join the other dead to be taken to St. Mary's church were funeral 
services will be held. Solemn requiem high mass services have been 
arranged for 9 o'clock.
(The following is in squared off box.)
TOY AUTO AND TRAIN IN WRECK
Playthings, which had served to amuse and entertain the tragedy victims 
while they were happily playing at their homes before going on the 
fateful trip, were strewn along the railroad tracks with the other 
wreckage yesterday at Clover. Two of them stood out in silent mockery 
of what had happened. They were a toy automobile and the locomotive of 
a toy train.

Following the services at the church, the four bodies will be taken 
to the St. Mary's church cemetery and all will be buried in the same 
lot. After the services at St. Mary's, the cortege will continue to 
Calvary cemetery where services for Martha Vandebusch are to be held.
Shock is Severe One
The terrible nature and the completeness of the disasters which almost 
wiped out three famileis (sic), today still gripped the members of the 
relationship so that little of coherent details could be secured.
The tragedy is the worst automobile accident in the history of the 
county and records disclose it to be the worst grade crossing accident 
in this section in ten years. The accident which took the greatest 
number of lives in one crash took place near New London when six 
residents of Sheboygan county were killed.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 2, 1930 P.1
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NOTE: Also on the front page of August 2, 1930 P.1, are two photos 
of the train accident with the following under the photos:
Two views taken by a Herald-News photographer of the wrecked light 
automobile which caused the death of five of its ten occupants at 
Clover yesterday graphically show how close was the margin of safety.
The upper view shows the front of the car to be practically undamaged, 
the tires are still solid and no damage has been caused to the hood 
and front fenders.
Badly wrecked condition of the rear and top of the automobile shows 
how severe was the jolt which carried it only about 30 feet is shown 
in the upper and lower photos, the lower photo in additon showing 
that the car was only carried a slight distance from the roadway in 
the background. The absence of trees on either side of the track 
tended to make the visibility clear but the ability to see approaching 
trains is diminished by the angle at which roadway and tracks meet.
Although the customary "Look Out for the Cars" sign is displayed 
there is no warning going at the intersection.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 2, 1930 P.1
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(NOTE: I can't find the one who was buried at Calvary #43)


NORMA A. TRAINOR   cemetery #43

Norma A. Trainor, age 92, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center, Manitowoc, died on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 2, 2008, at 
Shady Lane.
She was born on Nov. 19, 1915, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
daughter of the late August and Emma (Klein) Fessler. On June 8, 
1937, she married Francis Trainor at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Alverno. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1989. Norma was 
employed at Shady Lane for many years as a nurses' aide until 
her retirement. She was a member of the 3rd Order of St. Francis, 
and a life member of St. Paul Christian Women.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by a brother: Robert Fessler; a 
son-in-law: LeRoy Buss; a granddaughter: Melia Trainor; and two 
brothers-in-law: Raymond Wimmer Sr., and Arnold Matte.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, 
at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with 
burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 
2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the Fourth floor nursing staff of 
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for their compassionate care given 
to Norma.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2008


CATHERINA TRAPP   cemetery #19

Pioneer Cooperstown Resident Dies At Daughter’s Home Here
Mrs. Catherine Trapp, nee Maas, aged 81, died at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Chas. Voigt on south Thirteenth street, where she 
stayed and burial took place yesterday from the home at Cooperstown. 
Death was due to diabetes, Rev. Reichert of Lark officiated. 
Mrs. Trapp was born in Germany and at the age of two years came to 
this country with her parents who settled in Kossuth. In 1870 she 
was married to Frederick Trapp who preceded her in death February 22, 
1921. One daughter, Helena, also preceded her in death in December, 
1890 at the age of 19. She was survived by ten children as follows: 
Mrs. Chas. Voigt, Manitowoc; Mrs. William Frick, Wabeno, Wis.; Fred 
Trapp, Rochester, Minn.; Mrs. John Sladkey, Oconto Falls, Wis.; Mrs. 
Joseph Brey, Shirley, Wis.; Henry Trapp, Garland, Montana; Mrs. Albert 
Reich, Electra, Texas; Mrs. Albert Knutson, Dodge Center, Minn.; Albert 
Trapp, Cooperstown, Wis.; Mrs. Ray Kittell, Manitowoc. She was also 
survived by one brother, William Maas of Rockwood and by twenty three 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 03, 1928, Page 12
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Mrs. Albert Knutson of Dobbs Center, Minn. returned to her home after 
attending the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Trapp and remaining 
to visit with her sisters Mrs. Charles Voigt and Mrs. Raymond Kitell.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 08, 1928, Page 3


MARY TRASTEK    cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 23 June 1887:
Death of 85-year old Mrs. Trestik, wife of Jos. Trestik, Sr., on
Sun. morning. Burial took place Tues. morning in the Catholic Cemetery.


RUSSELL W. TRASTEK   cemetery #43

Russell W. Trastek, 67, of 1234 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Robert Marsicek, chaplain of the Boy Scout Council, will officiate and 
burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Trastek was born Aug. 14, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank 
and Maximilia Mrotek Trastek. He married Lillian D. Levendusky May 26, 
1930, at Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in May of 1970 he was employed 
at Manitowoc Engineering Co., for 30 years.
He was active in Boy Scouting, was past scout master of St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, past scout commissioner and received the highest award 
in scouting, the Silver Beaver Award and the St. George scouting award.
Survivors include his wife, three sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Thor Wallen, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank 
Bucci, of Duluth, Minn. and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a 
memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Silver Beaver recipients will 
conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 21, 1972


VICTOR C. TRASTEK    cemetery #44

Victor C. Trastek, 90, formerly of 903 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Trastek was born Aug. 14, 1886, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and 
Catherine Korinek Trastek. He was educated in Manitowoc, graduating from Old 
Washington High School in 1903, and from Manitowoc Business College. He served 
with Wisconsin National Guard, Company H. during World War I. On Sept. 30, 1911, 
he married Henrietta Gerbinsky at Manitowoc.
Mr. Trastek was affiliated with Northern Wisconsin Produce Co., serving as treasurer 
and president, also Manitowoc Refrigeration Co., Crystal Ice Co. and Metal Ware Corp. 
of Two Rivers. He was a life member of Manitowoc Lodge 687, B.P.O.E. and Eagles 
Aerie 706. He formerly held membership in Isaac Walton League, Manitowoc Historical 
Society, Lions Club and Manitowoc Fish and Game Assn. Mr. Trastek was a member and 
director of Cedar Lake Improvement Assn. and served on the Board of Directors of 
Holy Family Hospital. Mrs. Trastek preceded him in death April 25, 1970.
Survivors include a son, three daughters, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. 
Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 1:30 p.m. Friday until 
the time of service. Memorials may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
-Herald-Times-Reporter, Vol. 5-No. 70, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., Thursday, March 24, 1977-3
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


JOHN A. TRAURIG   cemetery #44

John A. Traurig, 83, of 1310 Division St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Traurig was born Dec. 25, 1889, at Hastings, Minn., son of the late Anton 
and Anna Gogeisel Traurig. He married Elvina Borchardt in 1908. She preceded 
him in death in 1958. He married Clara Granger in 1958 at Manitowoc. He 
operated Traurig Printing, Manitowoc, until his retirement. He was a member 
of U.C.T.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Elmer, of Manitowoc, a step-son, William 
Granger, of Manitowoc, four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren. Two sisters and a son preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday where a memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 21, 1972
*******
[d. 10-21-1972/age 82 yrs.]


MARY TRAURIG   cemetery #44

Mrs. Herbert Traurig, 73, of 616 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Traurig, nee Mary Steinbach, was born May 24, 1902, at Grimms, 
daughter of the late Edward and Frances Backhaussen Steinbach. She 
was married to Frank Duffy in 1928 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death 1942. She was married to Herbert Traurig in 1946 at Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, (private); two daughters, 
(private); two sisters, Mrs. Leonard Kaufman and Mrs. John Kelly, 
of Manitowoc; and five grandchildren. A son, Thomas, preceded her 
in death in Korea in 1951, and a sister, also preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where 
a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, May 29, 1975 P.16
*******
[wife of Herbert H. Traurig]


CAROLINE TREICHEL   cemetery #53

MOTHER FOUND DEAD IN BED BY HER DAUGHTER
Found dead in bed this morning by her daughter, Mrs. Chas Krueger, 
with whom she made her home, Mrs. Caroline Treichel, 71, a pioneer 
resident of the county, was a victim of heart failure at the Krueger 
home, located a mile north of the village of Reedsville. 
The deceased was born in Germany in 1857 and has been a resident of 
the county for over fifty years. Her husband died a number of years 
ago. The following children survive: Mrs. Charles Krueger, Reedsville; 
Mrs. August Thurow, Brillion; Mrs. Wm. Venzloff, Franklin; Mrs. B. 
Broehm, Appleton; Anna, Milwaukee; John, Reedsville; Charles at 
Franklin. Burial services will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 
1:30 with Rev. Koch officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 25, 1928, Page 2


RAYMOND C. TREICHEL   cemetery #89C

Raymond C. Treichel, 52, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, town of Two Rivers, died 
unexpectedly Sunday morning enroute to Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery.
Mr. Treichel was born at Maple Grove, Aug. 28, 1919, son of the late John and 
Mabel Zunker Treichel. He attended the Lutheran parochial school at Brillion. He 
served in the Army in the European Theater of Operations in World War II. For the 
past number of years he was an employe at Plant No. 2 of Mirro Aluminum Co. at 
Manitowoc. He married Milfred Martin at Brillion Aug. 23, 1940, the couple moving 
to Two Rivers 15 years ago.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters and four sons; two sister, Mrs. Milfred 
Cummings of Grimms and Mrs. Evelyn Rusch of Reedsville; a stepbrother, Norbert of 
Reedsville and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis January 17, 1972


ELISABETH TREICK   cemetery #73

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904:
Death Wed. last week in Town Newton of 79-yr. old widow 
Elise Treik(sic) from pneumonia. The deceased was born in 
Neukirchen, Rhineland, and came to America in 1851. Her 
husband preceded her in death in 1866. She is survived 
by 6 children. The funeral was held Sat. at the cemetery 
of the Reformed Church in Newton.


DOROTHEA TREPTOW   cemetery #17

(From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Maribel: 20 January 1890) (this may be where this entry belongs, the
researcher will have to use own judgement)
Dorothea Treptow born Sturm died of bronchitis on January 18, 1890.  
She was born October 9, 1809, in Gutzlaffshagen in Pommern, and 
baptized and confirmed there. In 1829 she married Philipp Treptow, who 
died in 1852. They had four children, of whom three are now alive. Her 
children had already emigrated, when she decided to join them in 
America. She settled in Cooperstown with them.  She was 80 years, 3 
months, and 9 days. 


JOHN TRESSEN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Aug. 1893:
Death of John Tressen of a heart problem in the mental facility on Friday.


LAVERNE MUELLER TRICE   cemetery #89D
 
Mrs. LaVerne Trice, 53, of 2008 Madison St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, May 18, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers.  
The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Trice was born Aug. 17, 1926, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Clarence 
Mueller and Emma Lesperance Mueller.  She had been employed with Paragon Electric 
Company.
Survivors include two sons, a daughter, her mother, and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. 
Tuesday, where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Mon. May 19, 1980
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)



CHARLES TRIPPLE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1906:
Death Friday of 65-yr. old Carl Trippel, a resident on Quay Street here, following
a long illness. Mr. Trippel served during the Civil War with the 178th New York
Regiment and moved here a few years ago. He leaves a widow and one daughter. The
funeral was held Sun. afternoon under the leadership of the local Knights of Pythias


EMMA TRIPPLER   cemetery #44

MRS. TRIPPLER DEATH SUNDAY
Town of Carlton Woman Was Resident of Manitowoc
Mrs. Hugo Trippler, age 49, died at her home, Route 3, Kewaunee county, town of 
Carlton, Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Koeninger will (officiate).
Burial will take place at Evergreen following the services.
Mrs. Trippler, nee Emma Hardow, was born June 24, 1884 in Wausau. Her family moved 
to Manitowoc when she was a little over one year of age. She married Hugo Trippler 
May 12, 1910.
Besides her husband the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Erwin Hinn of 
Fond du Lac and Norma at home; a son, Hugo, at home; her parents, two brothers, 
Charles of Manitowoc and Elmer of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. William Woerfel and 
Mrs. Henry Johnson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ted Stobbe of Two Rivers; and two grand-
children.
The remains may be viewed at the funeral home tonight and up to the time of the 
funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 10, 1933 P. 5
********
[bur. 07-12-1933/age 49 yrs/died at Carlton, Kewaunee, WI/
cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Carl Hardow lot]


WENCEL TROCHIL   cemetery #44

Wencel Trochil, 71, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning at his 
home in Rockwood. He had been in ill health three years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, the Rev. Harold W. Bowman officiating, with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Trochil was born July 18, 1885, in the Town of Kossuth, son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trochil. He married Emma Zeman Nov. 3, 
1908, and the couple farmed in the Town of Gibson 11 years before 
moving to a farm in the Town of Kossuth. He also operated a 
threshing machine for about 40 years and was a mason by trade. Nine 
years ago the couple moved to Rockwood where he was employed by 
Rockwell Lime Co., two years.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Miss Elaine at home; two 
sons, Clarence of Manitowoc and Raymond of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; and a 
sister, Mrs. Emma Panosh of Manitowoc, 11 grandchildren and a great 
grandchild. A daughter, Mrs. Viola Toedter, died five years ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 1, 1957 P.19


ANTON TROCHLELL   cemetery #44

Former Police Chief Anton Trochlell Dies
Anton Trochlell, 82 (photo), who retired as head of the Manitowoc Police 
Department in 1938 after 43 years of continuous service, 19 years as chief, 
died late Friday afternoon at the residence, 715 South 23rd street. He had 
been in failing health 11 months.
Joining the department as a patrolman in 1895 he advanced to sergeant, then 
to assistant chief and finally head of the department in 1919, after serving 
under four chiefs. He saw the transition of the department from 10 men to a 
force of nearly 30 officers.
Funeral Monday
Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the St. Paul's Catholic 
church. Honorary pallbearers will be chiefs from Wisconsin cities, members of 
the Wisconsin Police Chiefs Association. Active pallbears will be six officers 
from the present department, all of whom served under him. They are Captains 
William Christiansen and Frank Tomchek, Lieutenants William Lasch and Walter 
Herman, and Sergeants William McConnell and George Tulach.
Two uniformed police officers will stand guard at the casket when the body is 
lying in state at the funeral home. When final rites are held Monday there will 
be an honor guard consisting of uniformed members of the local and visiting 
departments who will form in parallel lines when the casket is moved from the 
home to the church.
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Trochlell was born in this city in 1860. He attended Manitowoc schools and 
when a young man learned the coopersmith trade which he followed for a number 
of years and later was employed by a coal company here.
Joined Force in 1895
In August, 1895, he was named a member of the police department, which at that 
time was headed by the late Frank Stirn. He served under Chief Jerome Pierce 
from 1897 to 1908.
Trochlell was promoted to sergeant in 1908 and assistant chief on April 1, 1916. 
When Chief Groffman resigned from the force April 1, 1918 to take charge of the 
special guard force at the Manitowoc Ship Building Company during World War I, 
Mr. Trochlell was made acting chief of the Police and Fire Commission. On 
March 1, 1919 he was named chief and served as head of the department until he 
voluntarily retired September 30, 1938. He was succeeded by the present chief, 
J.J. Kuplic.
In his 43 years on the force Chief Trochlell saw the department grow from the 
stage when officers served afoot, to the horse era and finally to the motorcycle 
and motor equipment.
When Chief Trochlell traveled a beat in the downtown district in the late nineties, 
there was not much detail about reporting in. Sometimes when the men went out in 
the early evening they were not heard from again until they checked in early the 
next morning.
Covered Harbor Area
The chief's beat included the harbor and dock areas. Many times he was forced to 
move inebriated persons to the police lockup with the 
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aid of a wheelbarrow. Not until 1905 did the police have the facility of a horse 
and wagon to bring in offenders. The City Council provided for rental of a horse 
from a livery stable adjoining the police station on Franklin street.
Later the Council provided a horse, stabled at the station. With the coming of the 
motor car the department acquired a police car, later an ambulance, then motorcycles, 
and finally regular squad cars.
One of the highlights of Chief Trochlell's long career occurred in 1935, when he 
was presented with a gold medal by the police force, the occasion of his 40th 
anniversary of enrollment in the department. His greatest ambition-to head the 
department when it moved to the present quarters in the Safety building-was 
realized in 1938.
In the 43 years Chief Trochlell served, only one member of the department lost his 
life in the line of duty. He was Fred Mueller, shot by the Walters brothers on a 
north side street June 12, 1932. Another unique feature of the chief's record is 
that in the 19 years he was head of the department only one murder occurred in 
Manitowoc, besides the slaying of Officer Mueller. That was on Sept. 18, 1931, when 
Del Buettner, Milwaukee alcohol cooker, was slain by his partner, Frank Mesaros, in 
a Commercial street warehouse. Later Mesaros gave himself up and was sent to Waupun.
When the Wisconsin Police Chiefs Association was organized Chief Trochlell was one 
of the charter members, and remained active in the association until his retirement 
four years ago. He was also a member of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks.
Widow Survives
Mr. Trochlell married Miss Anna Zahorik in this city 50 years ago. She died in 1910. 
In 1923 he married Mrs. Hiram Smith.
Survivors are the widow; two sons, Edward J., and Anton Jr., both of this city; 
daughter, Mrs. Ray Krysan of this city; two step sons, Vincent Smith of Chicago, 
Henry Smith of Wausau; step-daughter, Mrs. Oscar Anderson of this city; and 22 
grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and may 
be viewed there tonight and Sunday. It will be moved to the Trochlell home Sunday 
evening at 9:30.
The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Sunday evening at eight o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 12, 1942 P. 3
*********
Receives Card From Crippled Pencil Seller
Chief of Police Anton Trochlell this morning received a card of greeting 
from "Dad"-C.M. Hoon-crippled pencil salesman who makes Manitowoc one of 
his stops every years.
"This is from old Dad," the card read, "the cripple that you let sell 
pencils last May 1. There is no state like old Wisconsin. Hope you are in 
the best of health. May God bless you."
"Dad's" card came from Washington, Pennsylvania.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 31, 1937 P. 4
*********
[Anton Trochlell/d. 12-11-1942/age 82 yrs./cause: cardiac degeneration/
bur. on Anton Trochlell lot]


EDWARD J. TROCHLELL   cemetery #44

Edward J. Trochlell, 78, of 926 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Trochlell was born April 17, 1893, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton 
and Anna Zahorik Trochlell. He was a veteran of World War I. He married 
Irene Halloran Nov. 25, 1925, at Manitowoc. He had been employed at Mirro 
Aluminum Co. for 49 years and was assistant secretary and treasurer of the 
company at the time of his retirement in 1958. Mr. Trochlell was a member 
of the Manitowoc County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, the Knights of 
Columbus Council No. 710 and a 50-year member of the American Legion Drews-
Bleser Post, No. 88 and the Elks Lodge No. 687. His wife preceded him in 
death March 14, 1971.
Survivors include three sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, 
Anton, of Rt. 4, Valders, a sister, Mrs. Emily Krysen, of Manitowoc and 11 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) from 5 to 9 
o'clock this Monday evening and Tuesday until the time of service. A memorial 
service will be held at 8 o'clock this Monday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 7, 1972
*******
(Apr 17 1893/Feb 1972/SSDI)


IRENE TROCHLELL   cemetery #44

Mrs. Edward Trochlell, 79, of 926 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon 
at Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Trochlell, nee Irene Halloran, was born Oct. 31, 1900, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Halloran. She was married to Edward Trochlell 
Nov. 25, 1925, at Manitowoc. The couple resided at Manitowoc. Mrs. Trochlell was a 
member of the Elks Ladies.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, and 11 grandchildren. (Survivors edited
for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home (Ninth Street entrance) from 6 o'clock to 
9 o'clock this Monday evening where a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 15, 1971


ROSA TROCHLELL   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug 1907:
Mrs. Rosa Trochlell, mother of policeman Trochlell, died yesterday of old
age debility. She was 86. 2 sons survive. The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning from St. Boniface Church.
*******
[Rosa Trochlell/bur. 08-14-1907/age 85 yrs./cause:general debility]
*******
Notice of Application for Proof of Heirship.
(First publication Oct. 7th 1884.)
COUNTY COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY. IN PROBATE,
In the matter of the estate of Jacob Trochlell, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term of said county court 
to be held in and for said county, at the office of the county judge 
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, commencing at 10 o'clock 
A.M. of the 25th day of November 1884.
The application of Rosa Trochllel (sic) for a judgment of this court 
determining the descent of the following described real estate situated 
in the county of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin to wit:
Lot No. nine (9) in Block No. two hundred and seven (207) in the city 
of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc and the State of Wisconsin.
Whereof, Jacob Trochllel late of the city of Manitowoc and in said 
County, deceased intestate, died seized and adjudging that Rosa Trochlle 
(the widow of said deceased) is the only heir at law of said deceased 
and and entitled to all the right title and interest of said deceased 
in and to said real estate.
Dated this 6th day of Oct. 1884.
By the Court
R.D. Smart, County Judge
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 7, 1884 P.1


ADELA TROCIL   cemetery #34

FRANCIS CREEK WOMAN DIES AFTER ILLNESS OF TWO DAYS DURATION
Mrs. Frank Trochill, of Francis Creek, died early this morning after 
an illness of but two days duration. Mrs. Trochill was taken ill 
Tuesday and her condition became rapidly worse and serious yesterday, 
death following this morning. She was 30 years of age and is survived 
by a husband and two children. The funeral will be held Sunday at 
10 o’clock at Francis Creek.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 29, 1915, Page 1


OTTIE MARIE TROEMEL   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1894: 
Death yesterday of Mrs. Troemel, widow of Otto Troemel who died some 20
yrs. ago. The funeral, which was to take place tomorrow afternoon, has 
been postponed one day so that it will be possible for her 2 sons, who 
live in New York, to attend.


OTTO TROEMEL   cemetery #44

Name: Troemel, Otto
D.: 7/4/1867
B.: 12/19/1863
Reg. D.: 1/7/1864
Sex: M/W
Age at Death:
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen Cem. Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Otto Troemel
Spouse:
F.: Otto Troemel
M.: Maria (Sheifeus)
Cause of Death: 
Add Info.: B. and D. 12/19/1863  7/7/1867 Index
Pg. #: v.1 p.4
(Note: I'm putting this with Otto who died in 1863 because the reg. d. of
this record is 1864. The d. date on it cannot be 1867.)


OTTO TROEMEL   cemetery #44

FEBRUARY 22, 1873

Friday, Feb. 7th, Otto Troemel, Editor of the Manitowoc Zeitung, aged 42
years. Of Erysipelas.
The deceased editor has long been a resident of this City and by his
culture and courteous demeanor to his fellow men, has made very many
personal friends, as was attested by the extraordinary turn out on Sunday
afternoon, to pay their last respects to his earthly remains. His
reputation was ever that of a true and faithful friend, high minded and
scrupulously honest in all his dealings in his business relations, he was
universally respected as one of out best citizens. Sociable,
companionable, and considerate of others views fearlessly when asked, yet
without the guile or ostentation that makes them offensive. As an editor
his place is difficult to fill. He was radical in his politics, but
earnest, energetic, and indefatigable in his labors for the men or
measures which he might expose. If he had enemies their origin was
conceived through some long and tedious campaign and tanned by adverse
interest. His Stewardship and faithful; what more can we ask of.
Man.-Manitowoc Pilot
The news of the death of Mr. Troemel, caused our fountain of sorrows to
flow, as we always regarded him as a true friend of humanity as well as
one of out best journalists. The deceased, although a political opponent
of State Senator Schmidt, the latter, through his representative, pays
the following tribute to the late departed.
"Mr. Troemel was an amiable companion, a faithful friend to his friends,
a gentleman in the true sense of the word, a good citizen. The Republican
party loses in him one of its most zealous members, and the press of
Manitowoc one of its most capable, honorable representatives. Peace to
his ashes."


WILLIAM TROMBELLA   cemetery #43

William G. Trombla Sr., 79, of 1515 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. 
Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, with military graveside rites by the American Legion Drews Bleser 
Post No. 68.
Mr. Trombla was born Jan. 16, 1891, at Sheboygan, son of the late Gilbert and 
Charlotte Miley Trombla. He moved to Manitowoc in 1905. He attended Manitowoc 
High School and was graduated from Wood Business College. He married Elsa 
Schreiber June 6, 1922. Prior to his retirement five years ago, he had been 
employed at Richter Vinegar Corp., Manitowoc, for 26 years. He was a Veteran 
of World War I, a member of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88, and 
a member of the Brewers and Malsters Local No. 297.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a wake memorial 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1970


ANNA TRONSON   cemetery #21

Name: Tronson, Anna
D.: 10/5/1871
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1871
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 8 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.120


GUSTAV TRONSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord 26 Jan. 1899:
Death Tues. afternoon last week of 24-yr. old Gustav Tronson as a result of his 
action during the war with Spain in Puerto Rico. He was a member of Company H of 
the 2nd Regiment.


MARIA TRONSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903:
Mrs. Henry Thronson (sic) died Thurs. of pleurisy in her parent's home where she was
visiting. She has been living in Chicago since Sep. In addition to her sorrowing
parents she is survived by several sisters. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.


OLE TRONSON   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1908: 
Death here Monday of 71-year old Ole Tronson, a widely known 
resident of our city. The funeral will take place this afternoon.


BARBARA TROSSEN   cemetery #89A

TROSSEN, Mrs. Barbara-Ninety years old. One of oldest residents of county, died 
Monday at home of daughter, Mrs. August Fehrmann, Whitelaw, resided in Mishicot 
and Two Rivers for many years. Husband, Jacob, died in 1916. Body at Fehrmann 
home in Whitelaw. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30, at St. Michael's church. The Rev. Fr. 
Pufahl will officiate and burial will be in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1934 P. 13
*******
The name of a son, Louis, of Marshfield, was unintentionally omitted from the 
account of the death of Mrs. Barbara Trossen, Whitelaw, published in yesterday's 
paper. Another son, Peter, was listed as from Milwaukee. He lives at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1934 P. 2


LESTER TROSSEN   cemetery #66

Lester Trossen, 28, son of Mrs. George Trossen, the former Clara Wojta of 
Two Creeks, died Thursday evening at Elkhorn and will be buried at Tisch 
Mills Monday. He had been in ill health for several months.
The body arrived from Elkhorn last evening and may be viewed at the Klein 
and Stangel, Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers until 9:30 when short services 
will be held, followed by services from St. Mary's Catholic church in Tisch 
Mills at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Cyrill Kabat officiating. Interment will be 
in the church cemetery.
Lester Trossen was born in Marshfield on January 14, 1911 and lived there 
until the death of his father 15 years ago when he and his mother moved to 
Milwaukee. For the past few years he had been at Elkhorn.
Only immediate survivor is his mother.
The rosary will be recited at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home at 
7:45 p.m. on Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, February 21, 1942 P. 4


LUZIA TROSSEN   cemetery #72

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1895:
Death Tues. evening in Town Newton of Mrs. Trossen, widow of Nic Trossen
who died last summer. The deceased, who was 49 yrs. of age, died of stomach
cancer. She leaves 4 grown children, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at the cemetery of St. Peters congregation of Town Newton.


NICOLAUS TROSSEN   cemetery #72

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1894: 
Death early Tues. morning, after a long illness, of 65 yr. old 
Mr. Ric. Troffen (sic). The deceased, who has been a resident 
of Town Newton for a long time, suffered for many years from 
asthma that eventually turned into dropsy. He leaves a widow 
and 4 grown children. The burial took place this morning in 
the cemetery of St. Peters in Newton.