[ VOGT ]   OBITUARIES

ANNA VOGL / VOGEL   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Apr. 1904:
Death in Two Rivers Tues. of Anna Vogel, daughter of Henry Vogel 
of Range Line, at the age of 17. 
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From Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904:
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 12 Apr.)
Mr. and Mrs. L. Vogel went to Two Rivers Fri. to attend the funeral
of their niece, Miss Anna Vogel, who died there Tuesday.
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From Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904:
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 12 Apr.)
Mr. and Mrs. L. Vogel went to Two Rivers Fri. to attend the funeral
of their niece, Miss Anna Vogel, who died there Tuesday.


VICTOR G. VOGL   cemetery #89C

Victor G. Vogl, 82, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Thursday morning at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Ralph Backman will officiate and burial will 
be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Vogl was born May 3, 1890, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late 
Henry and Mary Niner Vogl. He married Elsie Deffke June 19, 1920, at 
Manitowoc. He farmed all of his life in the Town of Two Rivers. Mr. Vogl 
was treasurer of the Town of Two Rivers for 29 years, was clerk of the 
school district for 25 years, served as a director of the Westshore 
Sportsman's Club and had been a director of the Twin River Livestock 
Shipping Assn. at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Leo (Doris) Warden, of 
Wauwatosa; two sons, Walter, of Wadsworth, Ill, and Arthur of Two Rivers; 
four sisters, Mrs. Louis Hindt, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Evelyn Murphy, of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Charlotte Schepelman, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Miss Mary Vogl, 
of Milwaukee; a brother, Elmer, of Minneapolis, Minn.; and 10 grandchildren. 
A son, John, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday until the time of 
the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1972


ADELINE VOGT   cemetery #44

Mrs. Ernest Adeline Vogt, 66, of 941 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died 
early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Reformed United 
Church of Christ. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Vogt, nee Adeline Winter, was born Aug. 6, 1906, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Julius and Mary Laugenkamp Winter. She was 
married to Ernest Vogt Oct. 11, 1928, at Manitowoc. She resided at 
Manitowoc all her life. She was a member of the First Reformed United 
Church of Christ.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother, Calvin, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the church after 1 p.m. Thursday until the time 
of service. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 17, 1973
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[d. 07-17-1973/age 66 yrs./wife of Ernest J. Vogt]
(06 Aug 1906/Jul 1973/SSDI)


ANNA C. VOGT   cemetery #44

Mrs. Herman P. Vogt, 72, of 1201 S. Seventh st., Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospita., Manitowoc, where she had
been a patient a day.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church.
The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate at the solemn requiem high
Mass and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Anna C. Voght(sic) was born Feb. 22, 1891, at Chicago,
daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Stadler Voght. She was
graduated from Chicago Normal College and married to Herman P. Vogt
Jr., Nov. 26, 1910. The couple moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Vogt died
Feb. 13, 1951.
Mrs. Vogt was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers' Alter Society
of St. Boniface Church, United Commercial Travelers, Homemakers Club,
the Federation, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Maryknollers.
Surviving are a brother, Andrew F. Voght of Chicago and nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by members of the parish and St. Ann
Christian Mothers' Alter Society.
From the Manitowoc Herald Times Apr. 30, 1963


CARL J. VOGT   cemetery #44

Carl J. Vogt, 79, of 1332 Rankin St., Manitowoc, retired municipal 
employe, died Thursday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He 
had been ill the past six months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Reformed 
Church, the Rev. Richard P. Schmitz officiating, and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Vogt was born August 24, 1874, in the town of Newton and in 1898 
married Caroline Schmidt. They lived on a farm in Newton until 1927 
when they moved to Manitowoc. He was employed for five years by the 
Manitowoc County Highway Department and then became Lincoln Park 
attendant until 1948 when he retired. Mrs. Vogt died in 1949.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ernst Schnell of Manitowoc; a son, 
Ernst Vogt of Manitowoc; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. 
Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after noon 
Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 19, 1954 P.16
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[d. 03-18-1954/age 79 yrs.]


EDMUND VOGT   cemetery #70

The death of Edmund Vogt, 37, at Holy Family hospital at 5 o'clock 
Monday afternoon, occurred just seven weeks after the death of his 
wife, Linda. The couple leave two small children, (private). 
Mr. and Mrs. Vogt resided on a farm on Route 3, Town of Newton, for 
the last 15 years. They were married in Manitowoc Nov. 5, 1923. Mrs. 
Vogt was the former Linda Pleuss.
Mr. Vogt had been ill for some time. He was born March 14, 1901, in 
the Town of Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vogt, who reside on 
Manitowoc, Route 1. Besides the two daughters and parents, Mr. Vogt 
is survived by one brother, Roland, Newton, and three sisters, Mrs. 
Edgar Born, Manitowoc; Mrs. Walter Born, Newton, and Mrs. Karl Schramm, 
Manitowoc Rapids.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 o'clock 
tonight until Wednesday afternoon when it will be removed to the Vogt 
residence on Route 3. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon 
at 1:30 o'clock from the residence and at  2 o'clock at St. John's 
Lutheran church at Newtonburg. The Rev. E. H. Klonka will officiate 
and burial will be in the Newtonburg cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 3, 1938
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(Edmund John Vogt/d. 02 May 1938/bur.05 May 1938/from records of St. 
John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


EDWARD VOGT   cemetery #44

Ed Vogt, 81, of Hutchinson, Kansas, died at the St. Elizabeth 
hospital there Monday of injuries received in an accident Nov. 3, 
1945, when he was struck by a bicycle while crossing a street.
Mr. Vogt was born in Manitowoc Sept. 1, 1864, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Anton Vogt, pioneer funiture dealers here. He has been a traveling 
salesman for a Kansas novelty company for the past 40 years, his 
territory covering Kansas and Oklahoma.
Manitowoc nieces and nephews who survive are Henry Vogt, Edgar Vogt, 
Mrs. William Nemetz and Mrs. Edgar Hansen and several other nieces 
and nephews in Illinois, Oregon and Washington. Mrs. Vogt preceded 
her husband in death 10 years ago.
The body will be brought to Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Thursday 
evening and services will be held there at two o'clock Friday 
afternoon, the Rev. Carroll Luther Hinderlie officiating. Burial 
will be in the family plot in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call 
at the funeral home from Friday noon until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 23, 1946 P.2
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[d. 01-25-1946 at Huchinson, KS/age 81 yrs./
cause: bronchial pneumonia/bur. on Anton Vogt lot]


HENRY VOGT   cemetery #70

WELL KNOWN NEWTON MAN DEAD IN CITY
Henry Vogt, 34, Passes Away at Hospital Here Today
Henry Vogt, 34, a well known farmer of Newton, died at the hospital 
this morning after a short illness, developed from a cold. Deceased 
was born Nov. 4, 1882. He is survived by a widow and four children. 
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from St. John’s Lutheran 
church at Newton.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 10, 1917, Page 4
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(Heinrich Christian Friedrich Vogt/d. 10 Jul. 1917/bur. 13 Jul. 1917/
from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


LINDA VOGT   cemetery #70

Mrs. Edmund Vogt, 37, nee Linda Pleuss; died last night at the farm 
home near Newtonburg on route 3, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home 
and at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Vogt was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1900, the daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Henry Pleuss. She attended the district school near her home 
at Brown's Corners and also enrolled later in the Lutheran school in 
this city.
She was married In 1923 to Edmund Vogt and they located on a farm near 
Newtonburg. She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran church.
Survivors are the widower; two daughters, (private), both at home; 
five brothers, Norman and Ervin, city, Harvey, Henry and Raymond, all 
of Manitowoc Rapids; six sisters, Mrs. Ehrhart Haupt and Mrs. Elmer 
Grosshuesch, both of Newton, Mrs. Clarence Baryenbruch, Viola and 
Bernice Pleuss, all of Route 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Herbert Baryenbruch, 
city. The grandmother, Mrs. Ferdinand Krueger, Newton, also survives.
The body will be moved lo the home from the Pfeffer funeral home 
Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 16, 1938
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(Linda Vogt/d. 15 Mar. 1938/bur. 19 Mar. 1938/from records of St. 
John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


SARAH VOGTMAN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1900:
Death Wed. morning of Washington St. resident Mrs. W. Voghtmann of old age
debility. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania in 1833 and came to Manitowoc 
in 1854. She leaves her husband, 5 sons and a daughter.


ANA MARIA VOIGT   cemetery #65

TISCH MILLS
On Friday of last week, Mrs. Voigt died at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. John Mueller. Deceased was nearing her seventy-eight year when 
death overtook her. 
In the earlier years she and her husband, who survives her, conducted 
a shoemaker shop on the place on the Mishicot-Tisch Mills road where 
today William Benesh has his homestead. Later this was disposed of and 
the family moved to the farm now owned by Mr. and Mrs. John Mueller. 
Besides her husband two children, Charles and Mrs. John Mueller survive 
her. Funeral services were held from the home of her daughter on Tuesday 
afternoon and interment in the Methodist cemetery south of the village.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 13, 1920, Page 5


ANTONIE VOIGT   cemetery #87

Death claimed Mrs. Theodore Voigt of the town of Schleswig on Sunday morning 
at 10 o'clock. A Caesarian operation had been preformed on her last week 
Wednesday in an effort to save her life and that of her unborn child, and her 
chances to survive seemed good. Later, however, her conditon became critical, 
and on Sunday morning she breathed her last. Antonie Loos was born near Louis 
Corners, November 3d, 1878, where she grew to womanhood. On June 26, 1902, she 
was united in marriage to Theodore Voigt, and the couple settled on a farm in 
the town of Schleswig. Besides her grief-stricken husband she leaves three 
daughters, Leona, Verna and Luella, and the little baby boy; her parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. John Loos Sr., of Millhome. Mrs. Voigt was a loving and devoted wife 
and mother, giving her entire attention to the welfare of her family and 
sparing herself nothing that would add to their comfort. She was a generous 
hearted woman and a kind neighbor, winning the love and esteem of a large circle 
of friends, who deeply regret her demise. The funeral was held Wednesday, Rev. 
Kuether of the Louis Corners church officiating, and was very largely attended. 
Interment was in the church cemetery. - September 23, 1920


ARTHUR A. VOIGT   cemetery #87

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906:
Inflammation of the lower bowel took the life Monday last week of St. Nazianz
resident farmer Arthur Voigt. The deceased, who was born 02 June 1877 in
Town Schleswig, leaves a widow and one child. The funeral was held Wednesday
last week in Louis Corners.


AUGUSTA VOIGT   cemetery #82

Mrs. Augusta Voigt, 77, former Kiel resident, passed away early 
this morning at St. Mary’s home in Manitowoc following a lingering 
illness.  The deceased, nee Augusta Lumme, was born in Town Rhine 
on August 23, 1870, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick 
Lumme.  On Dec. 26, 1900, she was married to Carl Voigt. The couple 
made their home in Town Rhine and later moved to Kiel.  Mr. Voigt 
died in 1940.
Survivors include; four sons, Arno of Kiel, Alvin, Edwin and Gilbert 
of Sheboygan; one daughter, Mrs. Max (Ann) Reglin of Sheboygan; two 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Fred of Town 
Rhine, Christian and Jacob of Denver, Colo., and Ernest of Chicago. 
Six sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home with 
the Rev. A. G. Fischer of Manitowoc officiating.  Burial will be 
made in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, May 15, 1948


CARL VOIGT   cemetery #82

Carl Voigt Of Kiel Summoned Monday Evening
Kiel—(Special)—Carl Voigt, 71, resident of this city, passed away 
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Max Reglin, 1611 Michigan avenue, 
Sheboygan Monday, following an illness of two weeks.  He was born 
July 24, 1869, in Saxony, Germany, son of William and Fredericka 
Grossheim Voigt. When he was 4, the family came to Wisconsin, and 
settled near Elkhart Lake. He was married Dec. 26, 1900, to Augusta 
Lumme, of Elkhart Lake, and the couple resided on farm near Kiel. 
For the past 25 years the family has lived in Kiel.
Survivors are his wife, five children, Mrs. Max (Anna) Reglin and 
Alvin, both of Sheboygan, Arno of Kiel, Edwin and Gilbert of the 
town of Rhine; and two grandchildren. His only sister, Mrs. Charles 
Burgdorff, died in Kiel in May, 1936.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home Thursday 
afternoon, with burial in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, February 13, 1940


CLARA ARNOLD VOIGT   cemetery #82

Mrs. Theodore Voigt, 64
The community was shocked on Wednesday evening of last week, 
when they learned of the death of Mrs. Theodore Voigt, aged 
64, who had passed away at 10 o'clock that evening at her 
home near Louis Corners. Mrs. Voigt had been in the best of 
health.
The deceased, nee Miss Clara Zorn, was the daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Rudolph Zorn, and was born on the Zorn homestead 
near Louis Corners on February 4, 1871, where she grew to 
womanhood. The Zorn homestead is now owned by Arnie Voigt,
brother-in-law of the deceased.
November 16, 1895, she was united in marriage to George Arnold 
of the town of Schleswig, and the couple located in this city, 
where they resided for ten years. In 1905 they moved onto the 
Arnold homestead, just south-east of this city, where they 
resided until the death of Mr. Arnold, which occurred on January 
7, 1918. Four children were born of this union.
On May 31, 1925 Mrs. Arnold was married to her second husband, 
Theodore Voigt, who besides her four children, four step-children, 
three sisters and two brothers survives her. Following are the 
survivors:  Three sons: Raymond, Hugo and Arthur, on the Arnold 
homestead; one daughter, Mrs. John (Roma) Ehlers of this city; 
her aged mother, Mrs. Johanna Zorn; three step-daughters, Mrs. 
Louis Feld and Mrs. Paul Schroeder of Louis Corners and Mrs. Roy 
Voland of Rockville; one step-son, Clinton Voigt at home; three 
sisters, Mrs. Louis Voigt of Collins, Mrs. Rudolph Ruppenthal of 
Hilbert and Mrs. George Mattes of Rockville; two brothers George 
Zorn of this city, and John Zorn, residing near here; and two 
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon from the family 
residence near Louis Corners at 1:30 o'clock, and at 2 o'clock at 
the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners. The Rev. 
Harold O. Gunwald officiated, and burial was made in the Kiel 
cemetery, beside the remains of her first husband. - June 6, 1935


EDWIN VOIGT  (d. 1947)   cemetery #82

Edwin C. Voigt, well-known cheesemaker, residing on R. 2, Kiel, passed away 
at the Memorial hospital in Sheboygan early last Thursday evening following 
an operation undergone about a week before.
The deceased, who was the son of John and Emilie Backhaus-Voigt, was born in 
the town of Schleswig.  He attended the district schools in the township and 
attended cathechetical instruction at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed 
church here, and was confirmed by the late Rev. William Rech in 1904.
He took as his wife, Miss Annie Mauer of the town of Schleswig on June 4, 1914.  
Since their marriage the couple operated a cheese factory east of this city 
on Highway 32.
Mr. Voigt leaves to mourn his untimely death, his wife; two daughters, Mrs. 
Lester (Sylvia) Vogel of this city, Mrs. Harold (Evelyn) Braun of Howards 
Grove; three sons, Milton, Edwin, Jr. and Roger; six grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Waldemar Reseburg and Mrs. Alex Holzer of this city, and two 
brothers, Oscar of this city, and Walter of Chilton.
Funeral services took place on Monday at the St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating.  Burial was made 
in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery.
No newspaper named, November 18, 1947


EMELIE VOIGT   cemetery #84

From Manitowoc county death records:
Emelia Voigt nee Backhaus (v.31 p.627)
July 8, 1861-Jan. 29, 1938
Wife of John Voigt
Daughter of Christian Backhaus and Wilhelmina Michler (both born Germany)
Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County
Died from “embolism –ulcerative endocarditis”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
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Mrs. John Voigt
Funeral services for Mrs. John Voigt, 78, who passed away at her
home here at 4:20 p. m. Saturday, were held on Tuesday afternoon 
at 1:30 p. m. at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 
o’clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with the 
Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville 
cemetery.
The deceased, nee Miss Emilie Backhaus, was born in the town of 
Rhine on July 8, 1861, the daughter of Christian and Wilhelmina 
Backhaus. She was united in marriage on March 16, 1885 to John Voigt, 
a native of the town of Mosel, the ceremony being performed by the 
late Rev. Ludwig Zenk, who then was pastor of the local Reformed 
church here.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Voigt located on a farm in the 
town of Schleswig, three miles northeast of this city, where they
resided for 33 years. In the fall of 1917 they sold their farm to
their son Walter, and in the spring of 1918, they moved to their 
present home at 902 N. Fourth street. - 1938
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From Manitowoc county marriage records:
John Voigt and Emilie Backhaus (v.5 p.239)
March 16, 1885 at Reformed Church, Town of Schleswig
John Voigt
Son of John Voigt and Maria Ruckensack
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Emilie Backhaus
Daughter of Christian Backhaus and Wilhelmine Wichler
Born Wisconsin


FERDINAND VOIGT   cemetery #82

Ferdinand Voigt Sr. Passes Away At Kiel Today
Kiel—(Special)—Ferdinand Voigt, Sr, 92, passed away at the family 
residence at 813 N. Fourth Street here today at 12:45 a.m., 
following a five weeks’ illness.  
He was born Dec. 20, 1847, in Pomerania, Germany.  In 1882 he came to 
America with his wife and family and they lived in Wausau for a year. 
For the past 57 years he had been a resident of Kiel.  His wife, the 
former Louise Ladwig, died Dec. 9, 1932.  Seven children were born of 
the union, two of whom died in infancy, and one son Ferdinand Jr, died 
Dec. 12, 1939.  
Survivors are four children, Mrs. Frank (Martha) Drews, of Kiel, Mrs. 
Herman (Anna) Drake, of Louis Corners, Bernard of Portland, Ore., and 
Richard of Belgium.  Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, and 13 great 
grandchildren.  
He was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, 
and was a deacon and elder for many years. Services will be held Thursday 
at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz funeral home, and at 2 o’clock at the 
church with burial in the Kiel cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press, June 24, 1940


FRIEDERIKA VOIGT   cemetery #82

Mrs. Friederika Voigt passed away on Saturday morning at the hospital 
in Sheboygan, where she had been a patient for several weeks. Death 
was due to stomach trouble and the infirmaties of old age. The deceased, 
nee Crossheim, was born in Saxony, Germany, July 15, 1840, where she 
grew to womanhood. She was married to Wm. Voigt in 1865, the couple 
coming to American in 1873 with their two children. After living two 
years in Baltimore they came to Wisconsin, settling in Sheboygan country, 
on a farm in the town of Plymouth. In 1908 they moved to Kiel, where Mr.
Voigt died in 1912. She leaves one son, Carl, living on a farm west of 
Kiel, and Mrs. Chas. Burgdorff of this village. Seven grandchildren and 
one great grandchild also survive her. The funeral was held Monday 
afternoon from Meiselwitz’s undertaking rooms, interment being in the 
Kiel cemetery, Rev. W. Rech officiated.


JOHANNA VOIGT   cemetery #87

Johanna Voigt Dies Tuesday
Mrs. Johanna Voigt, aged 81, nee Paul, and widow of the late Johann Voigt, 
passed away at her home at 504 Chicago street some time Tuesday evening. 
She was found dead in bed by the downstairs resident, Mrs. Alex Stewart.
The deceased was born November 21, 1854, in Germany, and at the age of 3 
years she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Paul to this 
country. She was married to Johann Voigt and the couple located on a farm 
in the town of Schleswig. Her husband preceded her in death in 1898. In 
1906, Mrs. Voigt moved to Kiel and has resided here ever since at 504 
Chicago street.
Survivors are 5 daughters and one son, namely: Mrs. Louis (Ida) Schram of 
Plymouth, Mrs. Oscar (Emelia) Voigt of near here, Mrs. Gustave (Hulda) 
Matznick of near here, Mrs. Ferdinand (Frieda) Humer and Mrs. Anton (Lydia) 
Frauenhover of Highland Park, Ill., and Herman Voigt of Appleton. Nineteen 
grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, 3 brothers Levi Paul of Coleman, 
William Paul of town Meeme, and Louis of St. Nazianz; and 2 sisters, Mrs. 
Herman Sewald of Coleman, and Mrs. Mary Scheel of New Holstein also survive. 
A daughter, Mrs. Ferdinand Krueger of Chilton passed away on May 24, 1934.
Funeral services will be  held on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the C.
J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here, and at 1:30 o'clock services will be held 
at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church here with the Rev. H. O. Grunwald 
officiating. Burial will be made in the Zion Lutheran cemetery in Louis 
Corners, beside the grave of her husband.


JOHN VOIGT   cemetery #84

From Manitowoc county death record:
John Voigt  (v.37 p.151)
Dec. 20, 1860-March 13, 1944
Husband of Emelia Backhaus
Son of John Voigt and Mary Ruckensack
Born Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County
Farmer
Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, 1 day”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery (#84)
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John Voigt Dies At Home of Son Oscar
John Voigt, aged 83, passed away at the home of his son and daughter-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Voigt, residing on a farm near this city, early Tuesday
morning. Death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Voigt was afflicted with
total blindness for the past thirty years.
The deceased, well-known here was born in the town of Mosel on December 20,
1860, the son of John and Mary Voigt. When he was four years old the family
moved to a farm in the town of Schleswig and resided there for four years,
and then they moved to a farm in the town of Meeme, where they resided for
ten years, and where Mr. Voigt attended the district school.
On March 16, 1885 he was united in marriage with Miss Emilie Backhaus of
the town of Rhine, by the late Rev. Ludwig Zenk, then pastor of the St.
Peter Evangelical and Reformed church.
After their marriage they resided on a farm in the town of Schleswig, three
miles northeast of this city for 33 years, and in 1917 sold their farm to
their son, Walter, and in 1918 moved to Kiel and resided at 902 N. 4th 
street.
Survivors are five children, Oscar of the town of Schleswig, Edwin of near
Kiel, Walter of Chilton, Mrs. Alex (Meta) Holzer and Mrs. Waldemar (Met)
Reseburg of Kiel; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His wife
preceded him in death January 29, 1938, and since that time he has resided
with his son and daughter-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock on Thursday afternoon at the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock services will be conducted at the
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. Burial will be made in the
Rockville cemetery.
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From Manitowoc county marriage records:
John Voigt and Emilie Backhaus (v.5 p.239)
March 16, 1885 at Reformed Church, Town of Schleswig
John Voigt
Son of John Voigt and Maria Ruckensack
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Emilie Backhaus
Daughter of Christian Backhaus and Wilhelmine Wichler
Born Wisconsin
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


LOUISE VOIGT   cemetery #82

Dies On Saturday                
Mrs. F. Voigt, 86, Dies Here
End Comes A Week After Couple Observed 60th Anniversary
A week following the sixtieth anniversary of her marriage, Mrs. Ferdinand W. Voigt, 
long-time resident of this city, died at her home at 813 N. Fourth street, at 3:30 
a.m. Saturday. She was 86 years of age.
Mrs. Voigt, nee Louise Ladwig, was born in Bueche, Pomerania, Germany, August 24, 
1846 and her marriage to Ferdinand Voigt took place there on December 3, 1872. In 
1882 the couple migrated to America and located at Wausau for one year, and then 
came to Kiel, where they resided since.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Voigt is survived by five children: three sons, Bernard 
of Portland, Ore.; Richard of Milwaukee, and Ferdinand, Jr. of this city, and two 
daughters, Mrs. Herman Drake of Louis Corners and Mrs. Frank Drews of this city.
There are also thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, 
William Ladwig of this city, and Herman Ladwig of Milwaukee. Two daughters died in 
infancy.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home and at 
2 o’clock at the St. Peter Reformed church. The Senior Choir rendered the following 
selections: “Jesu Geh Foran,” “Gott mit uns bis wir uns wieder sehn,” and “Harre 
meine Seele.” The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated, and burial was made in the Kiel 
cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Robert Casper, Frank Jaschob, Carl Wriedt, Herman Voelker, Charles 
Dickelmann, and Henry Jochmann.
The following from away attended the last sad rites:  Mr. and Mrs. Richard Voigt and 
daughters Eileen and Anna, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ladwig of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. 
Carl Lenz of Valders; Miss Norma Drake of Sheboygan; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard 
Hildebrandt and son Frederick of New Holstein.


NORMA VOIGT   cemetery #82

Mrs. Arno Voigt, 59, of 725 4th St., Kiel, died at her home Sunday morning
following a lengthy illness.
The former Norma Ruh was born Jan. 13, 1912, at School Hill, daughter of
the late Henry and Louise Schultz Ruh. She moved with her parents to Kiel
in 1927 and attended high school there.
On Jan. 3, 1931, she was married to Mr. Voigt in Kiel. They have lived in
Kiel since their marriage.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and was a Sunday School
teacher for 30 years.
Survivors include her husband and a brother, Harvey Ruh, Kiel
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Church, with the 
Rev. C.L. Reiter, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. today until
noon Wednesday and at the church from 12:30 until the time of services.
(No newspaper named)


OSCAR F. VOIGT   cemetery #84

Oscar F. Voigt, 82, of 1155 Sixth St., Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig 
farmer, died Sunday evening at Calumet Memorial Hospital following a long 
illness.
He was born Feb. 3, 1886, in the Town of Schleswig, the son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. John Voigt, and was married June 20, 1907, to Emelie Voigt, of the 
Town of Meeme.
They operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig until 1947 when they retired 
and moved to Kiel. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary last June.
Mr. Voigt was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in 
Kiel.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Lester, Town of Schleswig; three grandchildren 
and a sister, Mrs. Meta Holzer, Kiel. A sister and two brothers preceded him 
in death.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s UCC with the 
Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig 
Cemetery at Rockville.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Tuesday 
to 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, May 13, 1968 – P. 14


THEODORE FRED JOHN CARL VOIGT   cemetery #87

Theodore Voigt, 72, well known town of Schleswig farmer, passed away 
suddenly Tuesday morning at his home near Louis Corners.
Born in the town of Schleswig on Aug. 24, 1875, the son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Frederick Voigt, he spent his entire life in that township. He 
was married to Antonie Loos of that township on June 26, 1902, and 
settled on a farm there.  She passed away Sept. 19, 1920, and in 1925 
he was married to Mrs. Clara Arnold of Schleswig who died in 1935.
Survivors are three daughters and a son, Mrs. Louis (Leona) Feld, Mrs. 
Roy (Verna) Oland, Mrs. Paul (Luella) Schroeder of Schleswig and Clinton 
of Beloit; three brothers, William of Cleveland, August of Valders and 
Armie of New Holstein; a sister, Mrs. Alma Schmidt of Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran 
church in Louis Corners with the Rev. William Hartwig officiating. Burial 
will be made in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from Thursday noon 
until 10 a.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of the services 
at the church at Louis Corners.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, April 14, 1948 – P. 12


WALTER H. VOIGT   cemetery #84

Walter H. Voigt, 71, of 814 3rd St., Kiel, died early today at his home 
after being stricken with a heart attack.
Services are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter’s 
United Church of Christ in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will 
officiate.
Survivors include his wife, the former Elsie Spettel of the Town of Eaton.
The Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel is in charge of arrangements. Details 
will be announced Monday.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, August 8, 1964 – P. 10
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Funeral services for Walter H. Voigt, 71, of 814 3rd St., Kiel, who died 
Saturday after being stricken with a heart attack, will be held 2 p.m. 
Tuesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel.
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in 
the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
Born June 19, 1893, in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late John 
and Amelia Voigt, and received his education in the district school.
On Dec. 2, 1915, he married the former Elsie Spettel of the Town of Eaton. 
Mr. Voigt operated farms in the Towns of Schleswig and Woodville, and for 
20 years in the Town of Chilton.  The couple retired five years ago and 
moved to Kiel.
He was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Church.
Survivors are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Ellen) Luchterhand of 
Madison; one son, Jack of Potter; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 
one sister, Mrs. Meta Holzer, and one brother, Oscar Voigt, both of Kiel.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel until 11 a.m. Tuesday, 
at the church from noon until the services.
A memorial fund for St. Peter’s Church has been established in his name.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, August 10, 1964


WILLIAM VOIGT   cemetery #82

Kiel—Wm. Voigt died at his home on Wednesday morning from 
stomach cancer.  He was born November 26th, 1837 in 
Stotterheim, Sachsen Germany and came to America and Town 
Plymouth in 1872 with his wife and two children. The family 
lived on a farm near Kiel for 3 years.  He developed asthma 
and later had cancer which caused his death at 74 years, 2 
months and 18 days.  Besides his wife he is survived by two 
children, Carl Voigt of Elkhart Lake and Mrs. Carl Burgdorff 
of Kiel.  He was a member of the German Soldiers Society and 
was buried on Wednesday afternoon in the Kiel Cemetery with 
Pastor Rech officiating.  
Plymouth Post, February 17, 1912


WILLIAM T. VOIGT   cemetery #14

William Voigt, 80, of Cleveland, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning of a 
heart attack while fighting a grass fire at his home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sts. John and Peter Lutheran 
Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Samuel K?gler officiating. Burial will be 
in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County.
Mr. Voigt was born Aug. 1?, 1879, in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County,
son of the late Frederick and Dorothea Blievonicht Voigt. Upon completion of 
his education at age 17 he was engaged as a cheesemaker for 10 years at Louis 
Corners until purchaing a farm at Centerville. Mr. Voigt married the former 
Anna Heckmann, of the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, Dec. 10, 1907. The 
couple resided at Centerville where it farmed until 1942 when it moved to 
Cleveland. Mr. Voigt was then employed part time at Lakeshore Canning Co. at 
Cleveland. He was a member of Sts. John and Peter Lutheran Church where he 
served as a trustee for three years. Two children, a sister and three brothers 
preceded him in death.
Survivors include the wife, a son, Alfred at home; a daughter, Mrs. Alfred 
Truttschel of School Hill; two brothers, August of Valders and Armie of New 
Holstein; a sister, Mrs. Alma Schmidt, Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County; six 
grandchildren and one grandchild.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Friday 
until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 13, 1960 P. 11