[ W ] OBITUARIES
ANNA WAACK cemetery #44 Mrs. Carl Waack Sr., 84, (above) who suffered a stoke a week ago, died Tuesday night at the home of a son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Waack, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Anna Sonnenburg was born March 7, 1872, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Carl and Julia Nicolan Sonnenburg. She was married March 2?, 1890, to Carl Waack Sr., who died in 1954. Since September of 1955 Mrs. Waack has resided with a son in law and daughter. Surviving her are four daughters, Mrs. Arnold Luebke of Manitowoc, Mrs. Henry Nass of Rt.1, Valders, Mrs. Adela Radloff of Rt. ?, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alfred Waack of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; eight sons, Christ, Edwin, Herbert and Reinhold of Manitowoc Rapids and Carl, Arvin, Walter and Clarence of the Town of Newton; 26 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 28, 1956 P.23 ******** [d. 03-27-1956/age 84 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ bur. on Carl Waack lot]
AUGUST WAACK cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1900: Death yesterday morning in a local hospital of a 15-yr. old son of Henry Waak of Newton. Last week the boy was wounded in the hand by an accidental revolver shot. The wound was not thought to be serious but became infected, blood poisoning set in and he was brought to the local hospital on Mon. Sad to say that despite all medical assistance death occurred on Wed. ******* (August Wack/d. 11 Jul. 1900/bur. 13 Jul. 1900/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
AUGUSTA WAACK cemetery #70 Mrs. Waack, 101, Dies in Newton NEWTON — Mrs. Henry Waack, who marked her 101st birthday anniversary Jan. 27, died Monday morning at the home of a grandson, Walter Kolb, town of Newton. Funeral services have been tentatively set for Thursday afternoon at St. John, Ev. Lutheran Church, Newtonburg, where Mrs. Waack had been a member for nearly a century. Details of the funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday by the Berge Funeral Home in Valders. The Rev. F . C. Knueppel will officiate. Mrs. Waack, nee Augusta Matthews, was born in Germany in 1852 and when she was only six weeks old her parents, John and Caroline Matthews sailed for America. The ocean voyage took six weeks at that time and when they arrived, they settled in Newton on what is now the John Pekarske farm. Augusta Matthews was married to Henry Waack in 1870 and the couple moved to a farm near English Lake. This farm was later operated by Mrs. Waack's son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. August Koepsel, and was sold in recent years to Otto Schwanke. Mr. Waack, who served in the Union Army, died in 1926 at the age of 80. His wife received a Civil War widows pension of $48 a month until her death, and was believed to be the only Civil War widow in the county. Mrs. Waack is survived by two daughters. Mrs. William Kolb who was 82 years old on Jan, 19 and Mrs. August Koepsel, 79, now living in Manitowoc. Also survivtng are 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 26 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Kolb took care of her mother at the Kolb homestead farm until last fall when both of them moved to the home of Mrs. Kolb's son, Walter. "Grandma" Waack could remember seeing Indians on her way to the parochial school at St. John Church. The congregation marked its 100th anniversary two years ago and the Matthews and the Waacks were active in its history. She never had a formula for living to be more than a 100 years old but attributed it to hard work outdoors when she helped her father clear the land for planting crops, and cutting wood for heat and cooking. Mrs. Waack never had a serious illness during her long life but had been in bed for the past three years. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, March 9, 1953 ********** Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Waack, 101, of the town of Newton, who died Monday, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Newtonburg. The Rev. R. C. Knueppel will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders Wednesday and until 10 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, March 10, 1953
CARL WAACK cemetery #44 Carl Waack, 90, retired Manitowoc County farmer, died Saturday morning at Shady Lane Home for the Aged at Manitowoc after a lingering illness. Funeral services willbe held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Waack was born March 2, 1864 in the Town of Newton and lived on the homestead farm until he married Anna Sonnenburg March 18, 1890. The couple then moved to the Town of Manitowoc Rapids where they farmed until two years ago when they moved to Shady Lane Home. Survivors include his wife, eight sons, Christ, Edwin, Herbert and Reinhold of Manitowoc Rapids, and Charles, Arvin, Walter and Clarence of the Town of Newton; four daughters, Mrs. Arnold Luedke (sic) of Manitowoc, Mrs. Henry Nass of Valders and Mrs, Adele Radloff and Mrs. Alfred Waack of the Town of Newton; two sisters Mrs. Cal Brick and Mrs. Carl Rambadt of Manitowoc; 25 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after noon Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church. The body will lie in state until the hour of services Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, October 2, 1954 ******* [d. 10-02-1954/age 90 yrs.]
CARL F. WAACK cemetery #33 Carl F. Waack, 81, of 1213 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral servies will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Waack was born Nov. 9, 1891, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Charles and Anna Sonnenburg Waack. He served in France in World War I. He married Martha Uttech Eberhardt May 18, 1929, at Manitowoc. He farmed in the Town of Newton and did carpenter work. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Three brothers, a sister and a grandchild preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Memorials in his memory may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church building fund or the Cancer Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 19, 1973
CHRISTIAN WAACK (d. 1916) cemetery #44 CHRISTIAN WAACK, PIONEER, IS STRICKEN WHILE IN APPARENT HEALTH TODAY - WAR VETERAN Complaining of not feeling well, but up and about as usual, Christian Waack, an old resident of the county, died suddenly at his home on South Ninth street this morning, aged 78. Death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Waack had shaved himself as was his practice and was seated on a chair when he suddenly fell forward to the floor and expired a few minutes later. Decedent was formerly a resident of Newton where he had resided on a farm for years, He was a civil war veteran and widely known. The funeral will probably be held Friday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 14, 1916 ******* [bur. 03-17-1916/cause: heart disease]
ERHARDT WAACK cemetery #44 Erhardt Waack, 31, died early today at the family home, 1408 Division street, after a short illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p. m. from the home and at 2 o'clock at the First German Ev. Lutheran, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will be removed to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral parlors Thursday afternoon and will lie in state from that time until the hour of the funeral on Saturday. Mr. Waack was born Aug. 31, 1908, in the town of Newton and he moved to Manitowoc ten years ago after his marriage to Ruth Pleuss. Survivors are the widow, two children, (private); mother, Mrs. Minnie Waack of Newton: two brothers. John and Alfred Waack of Newton; and sister, Dorothy Waack of Newton. Mr. Waack had been employed by the Heinken Tobacco concern for 14 years Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, January 31, 1940 ******** [cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
ERNST WAACK cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1902: Death Thurs. morning last week of the 10-mo. old son of Carl Waak in Manitowoc Rapids. The funeral took place Sat. at the local city cemetery. (Note: The Burial Register has Ernst Waack, male, 10 mo, born in Manitowoc, died of convulsions. He is buried on the Christ Waack lot, which was later quit claimed to Carl Waack. The lot diagram book also has Ernst; however, there is a note in the computer that the marker has Arthur, and in the microfiche births there is Arthur but no Ernst. These two may be the same person)
HERBERT WAACK cemetery #44 Herbert Waack, 74, formerly of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a resident the past year. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Waack was born Sept. 20, 1897, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Carl and Anna Sonnenburg Waack. He farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. Survivors include six brothers, Christ and Carl, of Manitowoc, Edwin, Arvin, Walter and Clarence of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Luebke and Mrs. Adela Raddloff, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alfred Waack, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 24, 1972 ******** [d. 07-23-1972/age 74 yrs./bur. on Carl Waack lot] (b. 20 Sept. 1897/d. July 1972/SSDI)
IRMGARD WAACK cemetery #70 Irmgard Dorothy Waack, four week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Waack of the town of Newton, died at the Holy Family hospital early this morning after a short illness. Funeral services will be held st 3 p. m. on Saturday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlel funeral home, the Rev. Edward Kionka of St. John's Lutheran church of Newtonhurg officiating. Burial will be in the Newtonburg cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from tonight until the hour of the funeral. The child was born August 15th at Newton. Survivors are the parents: one sister, (private); one brother, (private): and two grandmothers, Mrs. Minnie Waack and Mrs. Anna Hoefner of the town of Newton. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, September 13, 1940 ******* (Irmgard Dorothy Waack/d. 13 Sept. 1940/bur. 14 Sept. 1940/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
JOHANNA WAACK cemetery #44 DEATH CLAIMS AGE RESIDENT OF SOUTH SIDE Mrs. Johanna Wack(sic), an aged resident of the city, died at her home, 1210 South Ninth street, yesterday at the advanced age of 81 years. Mrs. Wack had resided here for a half century. Death was due to advanced age. The funeral will be held from the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 25, 1916 ******** [cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on Christ Waack lot]
JOHN H. WAACK (d. 1975) cemetery #70 John H. Waack, 69, of Rt. 3 Manitowoc. died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p. m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newtonburg The Rev. Keith A. Haberkorn will officiate with burial in St John Cemetery. Mr Waack was born Sept. 21, 1905, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Ernest and Minnie Carstens Waack. He attended St. John School and was a life-long resident of the Town of Newton. He married Hertha A. Hoeffner June 6, 1928, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. Waack was a life member of St John Evangelical Lutheran Church and served on the church council and school board. He was elected supervisor of the Newton Town Board in the spring of 1947 and chairman in 1948, a post he held for 28 years. He also served on the Manitowoc County Board for 24 years. He was a charter member of Newton Volunteer Fire Department, serving as an active member for 20 years, after which he became an honorary affiliate. He served as president of Manitowoc County Unit of Wisconsin Towns Association and director ot the former Newton Telephone Co and had been president of Lakefield Telephone Co. since 1947. He was chairman of the Manitowoc County Agriculture and Fair Committee for several years was a member of Manitowoc County Farm Bureau and was an officer of Badger Breeders Co-op. In May of 1975 Mr Waack was cited by the Town of Newton for all his civic achievements. Survivors include his wife, a son, (private), and a daughter and son-in-law, (private), a brother, Alfred, of Rt 1, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Henry (Dorothy) Streckert, of Manitowoc and eight grandchildren, (private). An infant daughter Irmgard, a brother, Erhardt, and a sister, Anna, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street Chapel, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church Thursday from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, August 19, 1975 ******** (21 Sep 1905/Aug 1975/SSDI) (John Waack/d. 18 Aug. 1975/bur. 21 Aug. 1975/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.), ossw:
LOUIS HEINRICH FRIEDRICH WAACK cemetery #70 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1894: Death on Tues., 23 Jan., of the son of Henry Waak who resides in the vicinity of Teitgen’s. The young man reached the age of 13 yrs. 10 mos. 17 days and died of typhus. Burial was Sun. morning at the Lutheran Cemetery in Newton. ********** (Waack, Louis Heinrich Friedrich, d. 25 Jan. 1894, Buried: 28 Jan. 1894/church record)
NORBERT A. WAACK cemetery #86 Norbert A. Waack, 52, of R. 1, Kiel, whose home was at School Hill, died Sunday at Wisconsin General Hospital, Madison, where he had been a patient for four weeks. He was born in the Town of Newton Nov. 24, 1911, the son of Henry and Sophie Waack, and attended St. John's Lutheran School at Newtonburg. His marriage to Esther Karstaedt of School Hill took place June 30, 1934, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig. They lived on a farm in the Town of Newton until 1940. From 1940 to 1948 Mr. Waack was employed at the Manitowoc shipyards and from 1948 until his recent illness was self employed as a mason and carpenter. He was a member of Bethlehem UCC. Surviving are his wife; two sons, three daughters, six grandchildren, two brothers, Alvin, rural Manitowoc, and Emil, rural Reedsville, and a sister, Mrs. Ruben Groelle, rural Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at Bethlehem United Church of Christ at 2:30 Wednesday with the Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, December 2, 1963 - P. 14 (edited for possible living people)
REINHOLD E. WAACK cemetery #44 Pinned Under Tractor; Man Fatally Hurt Manitowoc - Reinhold E. Waack, 46, R. 4, Manitowoc, was found pinned under his upright tractor Friday afternoon and pronounced dead on arrival at Holy Family Hospital here. He suffered crushed chest and pelvis and internal injuries. County authorities ruled the death accidental, but were unable to determine how it happened. The tractor motor was running, but the wheels had stopped when Mr. Waack was found by his wife who had become concerned when he failed to come to the farm home about 3 p.m. to take her to Manitowoc. The Waack farm is located about a half-mile southwest of the city. Ambulance attendants reportedly had to dig under the tractor to free Mr. Waack. He was a past president of the Town of Manitowoc Rapids Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife, two sons and a daughter. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Lutheran Church. The Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, May 18, 1963 ******* [d. 05-17-1963/age 45 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Reinhold E. Waack lot]
HEINRICH WAAK cemetery #71 Name: Waack, Henry D.: 2/19/1873 B.: 7/16/1819 Reg. D.: 7/15/1873 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 53 Yrs. 7 Mo. 3 Da. B.P.: Mecklenburg-Schwerin D.P.: Newton Cem.: St. Paul's Churchyard, Newton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: Jane F.: Christian Waack M.: Hedwig Waack Cause of Death: Nervous Fever Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.143
ROLAND WAAK cemetery #44 Boy Ill a Day Called by Death Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waack(sic), 911 Madison street, are mourning the death of their son. Roland, aged three, who died early Sunday morning following a day's illness. The little fellow fell ill on Saturday with bowel trouble and although an operation was resorted to late Saturday in an effect to save his life, the effect was unsuccessful. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Raymond. The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 with burial at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, July 11, 1921
SOPHIA WAACK cemetery #70 Mrs. Henry Waack, Jr., 61, life-long resident of Newton, died Thursday morning at the farm home, now operated by her son, Nobert. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Berge funeral home, Valdres, and at 2:30 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church at Newtonburg. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Waack, nee Sophia Rambadt, was born in Newton in 1878 and in 1896 was married to Henry Waack, Jr. They located on the present farm. Mr. Waack died in 1930. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Linda Clasen, Mrs. Olga Groelle, Mrs. Emma Selle, all of Newton: three sons, Emil of Reedsville, Alvin of Manitowoc Rapids, Norbert of Newton; two brothers, John of Sheboygan, Carl of this city; sister, Mrs. John Rosso, of Newton; and 11 grand- children. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from tonight until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Friday, July 5, 1940 ********* (Sophia Waack/d. 04 Jul. 1940/bur. 07 Jul. 1940/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
WILHELMINA WAACK cemetery #70 Mrs. Ernst Waack, 71, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St John Lutheran Church, Newtonburg, the Rev. Fred Knueppel officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Born March 16, 1882, at Manitowoc Rapids, the former Minnie Carstens was married in 1904 and the couple farmed in the Town of Newton. The husband died in 1926 and Mrs. Waack remained on the farm until four years ago when she took up residence with a son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Waack. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Waack of Rt 4, Manitowoc; two sons, John and Alfred of the Town of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Leo Szabados of Brillion; three brothers, Henry Carstens of Brillion, Louis Carstens of Manitowoc Rapids and Harvey Carstens of Manitowoc; eleven grand- children and two great grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Urhanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after noon Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Tuesday, November 3, 1953 ********* (Wilhelmine Anna Waack/d. 03 Nov. 1953/bur. 06 Nov. 1953/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
AMANDA WAARUM cemetery #44 Mrs. Oscar Waarum, 73, of 811 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Edmund Olson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Warrum, nee Amanda Cess, was born March 17, 1891, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cess. Sept. 22, 1947, she was married to Oscar Waarum. The couple always lived at Manitowoc. Surviving are the husband and a brother, Otto Cess, of the Town of Gibson. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 jp.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 6, 1964 P.7 ********* [d. 10-05-1964/age 73 yrs./wife of Oscar G. Waarum]
OSCAR G. WAARUM cemetery #44 Oscar G. Waarum, 84, formerly of 811 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be accorded Mr. Waarum by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Waarum was born Apr. 11, 1889, at Manitowoc, son of the late Knud and Kijestri Idstad Waarum. He married Amanda Cess Sept. 22, 1947. He was a retired carpenter and a Manitowoc resident all his life. His wife preceded him in death Oct. 5, 1964. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, and American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 7, 1973 ******** [d. 06-06-1973/age 84 yrs.]
THEODORE KNUTSON WAARUM cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906: Death last week, in the state mental facility in Oshkosh, of 27-year old Theodor Knudson, son of Mr. Knud Warum here, of consumption. The deceased had only been taken to the facility a few weeks ago, at which time he fell suddenly ill. The body was brought here for burial.
MARY JANE WACHAL Cemetery #44 Mary Jane Wachal age 81 of 3305 S. 10th St. Manitowoc, died Friday evening, May 28, 1993. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1993, at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born February 23, 1912, at Hermansville Mich., daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Ayotte LaCosse. She moved to Manitowoc with her husband in the early 1940's. She was married to Harry G. Wachal, November 24, 1939, at Menominee Mich. He preceded her in death, July 28, 1979. She worked for Lapcor Plastics, Manitowoc, for 19 years, retiring in 1974. She was very talented with ceramics. She is a fifty year member of The Western Bohemian Fraternal Association, Lodge No. 142 of Two Rivers. Survivors include one daughter, one grandson, three brothers, two sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home on Tuesday from 12 noon, until the time of services at 1 p.m.. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 30, 1993
MRS. WENCEL WACHAL Cemetery 89A From the Two Rivers Chronicle, May 9, 1916: FINDS WIFE DEAD IN BED Aged Woman Expires Suddenly, Her Body Taken to Chicago for Cremation Mrs. Wencel Wachal, aged 68, was found dead in bed by her husband early Thursday morning. She had been ill for some time and her death was caused by heart failure. Mr. Wachal, who was nursing his wife awoke early and went to see if his wife wanted anything, when he found her dead. At the request of the dead woman, her body was taken to Chicago where it was cremated. The funeral services took place in Chicago and the ceremonies were performed by Dr. F. Iska. The ashes will be brought to this city today and will be buried in the cemetery. Mrs. Wachal was born in Taus, Austria and came to this country with her husband about thirty years ago. She was the mother of seven children who are all dead. She has no surviving relatives in this country.
ANNIE (STAUDT) WACHHOLS cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 June) The funeral of Mrs. Geo. Wachholz was held Sat. from the Catholic Church. She was the daughter of Mich. Staudt here and had suffered for a year with TB. She reached the age of 25 and leaves her husband and 2 small children.
EMMA WACHHOLZ cemetery #44 Mrs. Emma Wachholz, 75, who resided with her sister, Mrs. Laura Roubal, of 907 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Monday at the residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer 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. Mrs. Wachholz, nee Emma Wilda, was born Jan. 30, 1898, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Stephan and Mary Polifka Wilda. She was married to Arthur Wachholz in 1916, in the Town of Kossuth. Her husband preceded her in death in 1937. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 30, 1973 ********** [d. 04-30-1973/age 75 yrs./widow of Arthur W. Wachholz] (30 Jan 1898/Apr 1973/SSDI)
ISABELLA WACHNER cemetery #22 Name: Wachner, Isabella D.: 2/19/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: 24 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.43
GOTTLIEB WACHOLS cemetery #35 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902: A heart attack Thurs. night took the life of Town Kossuth resident Gottlieb Wacholz. The deceased, who was 77, had suffered from heart trouble for some time and had intended to see a doctor the day before his death but postponed it because he was feeling better. The problem returned during the night and he died shortly afterwards.
DONALD WACHOWSKI cemetery #32 Donald E. Wachowski, 25, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and entombment will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Wachowski was born Sept. 24, 1948, son of Frank and Jeanette Schmidt Wachowski. He attended Sacred Heart School and was graduated from Washington High School. He was employed at Kelvinator Commercial Products Inc., of Manitowoc. Survivors include his parents of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, a sister (Survivor omitted for privacy.), paternal grandmother, Mrs. Helen Wachowski, of Two Rivers, maternal grandfather, Edward Schmidt, of Rt. 1, Denmark, a niece, two nephews, uncles and aunts. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Friday, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. July 11, 1974 P. 22
ANDREW WACHTEL cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1906 (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Jan.) The funeral of Andreas Wachtel was held today, Monday, from the Catholic Church. He was 66 and had suffered a heart attack two days before his death. It was a large funeral conducted by the Catholic Club. The deceased had come from Germany as a wheel maker and opened a small factory with his sons.
ANNA WACHTEL cemetery #89B From the Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, November 15, 1948 Death Claims Mrs. Wachtel At 83 Sunday Taken at Farm Home After Illness; Rites Wednesday Mrs. Frank Wachtel, 83, was claimed shortly before 6:30 Sunday evening at her route 2, Two Rivers farm home after an illness of more than three months. Funeral services for Mrs. Wachtel will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning at St. Lukes Catholic church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home from 7 p.m. tonight until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the bier at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday night. Mrs. Wachtel, the former Anna Benzinger, was born April 19, 1865, in Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fredolin Benzinger. She came to the United States with her parents when she was six years old and the family settled on a farm in Saxonburg. In June 15, 1886, she married Frank Wachtel and the couple moved to the present home- stead, about 3-1/2 miles northwest of this city. Mr. Wachtel died 10 years ago. Surviving Mrs. Wachtel are one son, Ervin, of the town of Two Rivers; one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Kortens of Kossuth; one brother, Hugo Benzinger of Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Julius Eis of Tannery Road and Mrs. Ed Gruman of Laona; seven grand children and four great- granchildren. One son preceded her in death.
FRANZ WACHTEL cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 18 Dec. 1902: Death Wed. last week, following a long illness, of Franz Wachtel at the home of his daughter Mrs. Joseph Ruthmannsdorf in Two Rivers. The deceased was born 28 Dec. 1826 in Germany and came to America in 1851. He settled in Town Two Rivers and worked a farm there until he recently took residence with his daughter. He leaves 3 children. His funeral was held Sat. from St. Luke's Church in Two Rivers.
HILARY M. WACHTEL cemetery #89B Hilary M. Wachtel, age 86, of 2017 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 1, 2005 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O’Brien, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Hilary was born Jan. 23, 1919 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Andrew and Amelia (Jacquette) Wachtel. He attended St. Luke Catholic Grade School and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1937. Hilary entered the military on Feb. 17, 1942 and served with the U.S. Army as a medical X-ray technician during World War II, serving in England and France. After his discharge from service on Jan. 22, 1946, Hilary enrolled in the Maytag Serviceman School and after successful completion formed a partnership with his brother Leo, known as Wachtel Bros. Repair Service. The appliance service business was located in the lower level of Schroeder’s Department Store for many years, until their retirement. Hilary was a lifetime member of St. Luke Catholic Church, where he enjoyed singing with the choir; he was a very active volunteer of the Two Rivers Historical Society and the Two Rivers History and Wood Type museums. He was a 58-year member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1957, Two Rivers Senior Center and the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Hilary was known by many as an excellent machinist and enjoyed traveling, having taken several vacations around the world. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Leo Wachtel, Herbert and Blanche Wachtel; a special cousin: Catherine Wachtel; and a cousin: Marie Knoeschield. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, after 9 a.m. Friday until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. There will be no visitation this evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Two Rivers Historical Society, Two Rivers Knights of Columbus, Manitowoc County Humane Society or the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Wachtel family with funeral arrangements. Special thanks to the doctors the staff of third floor ICU and medical unit of Aurora Medical Center, and the staff at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, for all the compassionate care and kindness shown to Hilary. They named him HIL, which fit his stature; but, as a man he was more like a mountain. He had a soul as deep as the ocean and was willing to help anyone as much as he could. He walked with the Lord all the days of his life; and now is safe within HIS FATHER’S arms. We know his life is complete. We all will miss Our Hil, Our Mentor, Our Friend. Here’s to you Hil....... til we meet again. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 3, 2005
CHRISTIAN WACKER cemetery #43a Name: Wacker, Christian D.: 4/12/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 20 Yrs. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Graveyard of Cath. Ch. Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Hennrich Jacobs Spouse: F.: M.: Anna Mary Schrade Cause of Death: Consumption Pg. #: v.1 p.307
DANIEL P. WADZINSKE cemetery #44 Daniel P. Wadzinske, 80, of 2246 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wadzinske was born June 4, 1892, at Cleveland, son of the late Frank and Anna Wadzinske. He married Rose C. Tisler, Aug. 4, 1915, at Manitowoc. The couple celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary in 1965. He was self employed. He operated grocery stores and meat markets in Manitowoc. He retired in 1942. He was a member of Eagles Aerie No. 706. Survivors include his wife, a son, Jerome, at home; a daughter, Edith, of Los Angeles, Calif.; five brothers, Frank, of Green Bay, John, of Newton, Walter, of Milwaukee, Edwin, of Cleveland and Edward, of Pound, Wis.; several nieces and nephews. Five sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Fri. evening and Saturday until the time of service. Wake service will be at 8 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1972 ********** Funeral services for Daniel P. Wadzinske, 80, of 2246 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were held at 10 o'clock this Saturday morning at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10:30 o'clock at Holy Innocents Catholc Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wadzinske married Rose C. Cisler Aug. 4, 1915, at Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 27, 1972 (Note: Correction of wife's maiden name) ********** [d. 05-25-1972/age 80 yrs.](03 Jan 1892/May 1972/SSDI)
ROSE C. WADZINSKE cemetery #44 Mrs. Rose C. Wadzinske, 76, of 2246 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wadzinske, nee Rose Cisler, was born Feb. 5, 1897, at Branch, daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret Cenefelt Cisler Sr. She resided in the Manitowoc area all her life. She was married to Daniel P. Wadzinske Aug. 4, 1915, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death May 25, 1972. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Altar Society of the church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 o'clock Tuesday evening where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 17, 1973 ******** [d. 07-15-1973/age 76 yrs./widow of Daniel P. Wadzinske] (b. 6 Feb. 1897/d. July 1973/SSDI)
MARY WADZINSKI cemetery #38 Mrs. Mary Wadzinske, 86, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Cahtolic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wadzinske, nee Mary Kleman, was born Sept. 27, 1885, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Peter and Sophia Lindaw Kleman. She was married to Wencel Wadzinske Sept. 16, 1913, at St. Anne Catholic Church. The couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth, where she resided at the present time. Her husband preceded her in death in 1937. She was a member of the Christian Mothers, and Altar Society of St. Anne Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Glenn, of Francis Creek, Ervin, of Green Bay and James, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a brother, Peter Kleman, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A sister and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday evening until the time of service Thursday. Prayer service will be at 8 o'clock by Father Haen and the Christian Mothers and Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 5, 1972
ANNA WAGE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904: Death Sat. following an illness of several months of Mrs. August Wage. She has suffered terribly from asthma for a very long while. She was born in Neshoto on 17 July 1864, the daughter of Mr. Schiner. She is survived by her sorrowing parents, her husband, and 7 children. The funeral was held Tues. morning. ******* [cause: tuberculosis]
HENRY WAGE cemetery #44 Henry Wage, 81, of 1015 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Masonic funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wage was born July 21, 1892, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and Anna Wage. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Gladys Williams in 1922. She preceded him in death in 1951. He married Elsie Zander in November of 1953, residing at Manitowoc. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc, for 33 years, retiring as assistant purchasing agent in 1950. He was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F&AM. Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters; two half-brothers, Clarence, of Manitowoc and Reinhardt, of Two Rivers; and ten grandchildren. Five brothers, a half-brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Lodge or Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 24, 1973 ********* [d. 10-24-1973/age 81 yrs.] (21 Jul 1892/Oct 1973/SSDI)
KARL E. WAGE cemetery #44 Karl E. Wage, 59, of Skyline Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wage was born Jan. 21, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and Catherine Van de Veer Wage. He married Margaret Kraemer July 8, 1939, at Manitowoc. Mr. Wage was vice president of Formrite Tube Co., Two Rivers. He was a member of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687. Survivors include his wife; three sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Reinhardt, Clarence and Henry, of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 31, 1972 ******** [d. 10-30-1972/age 59 yrs./bur. on Ludwig M. Kraemer lot] (21 Jan 1913/Oct 1972/SSDI)
MINNIE WAGE (WILHELMINA) cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1889: Death of the 6-mo. old daughter of August Wage of the First Ward, on Mon., 25 Feb. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon. ******* [bur. 02-27-1889/age 8 mo./cause: lung fever]
ALBERT WAGENKNECHT cemetery #82 Albert Wagenknecht Dies Sunday After Lingering illness After an illness of several years duration, Albert F. Wagenknecht succumbed at his home on Sixth street, Sunday. The deceased was born in this city on April 28, 1879, the son of Ferdinand and Emma Wagonknecht. He received his education in the public and high schools of this city, and for one year attended the Oshkosh Normal School, after which he spent 19 years teaching in the district schools of Manitowoc county. In 1915 the officers and directors of the Citizens State Bank persuaded him to leave the teaching profession, and accepted the cashiership of the then newly organized bank, which position he held until 1934, when he resigned. In October, 1904 he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Mattes, who with two children, Herbert and Mrs. William (Serena) Wescott of Fort Atkinson survive him. Other survivors are a brother, Gustave of this city; a sister, Mrs. Laura Hayme of Chicago, and three grandchildren, Charlotte and Daniel Wagenknecht and Thomas Wescott. A son, Clarence, preceded him in death. For fifteen years, Mr. Wagenknecht was a member of the School Board, and was its president during the building of the new school. He was a member of the Masonic Order, and the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were conducted this Tuesday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock: at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Presbyterian), with the Rev. Frank Zimmerman officiating. Interment was made in the Kiel cemetery. 1942
CLARENCE WAGENKNECHT cemetery #82 Called By Death. The angel of death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wagenknecht on Sunday noon, taking from them their second eldest son, Clarence, who was a victim of brain fever, after an illness of three weeks. Decedent was born in Millhome, January 18, 1910, reaching the early age of 12 years, two months and one day. He came to Kiel with his parents seven years ago, and was a pupil of the seventh grade of the city public school, where he made good progress, being bright and well behaved. Three weeks ago he fell ill, but despite the best medical attention and tender nursing by those constantly with him, his precious life could not be saved. His early demise is a sad blow to the family, who have the deepest sympathy of many friends in their breavement. He is survived by his parents, one brother and one sister. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the home, and was largely attended. Members of the young lad's class were honorary pallbears, while the Junior Band, of which he was a member, accompanied the remains to their last resting place in the Kiel cemetery, and played appropriate selections. Rev. W. Rech officiated at the services. The floral tributes were very numerous and beautiful. - March 1922
DORETTE WAGENKNECHT cemetery #82 Last Friday morning at her home in Hinzeville Dorette Wagenknecht, the wife of Mr. J. L. Wagenknecht, died at the age of 38 years from chronic heart disease. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. And. Haase from Town New Holstein, and married her now surviving husband 16 years ago. Besides him, five children mourn their mother’s all to early death. The burial took place on Monday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with numerous mourners in attendance. Pastor Roeck from the St. Peter Church officiated. Kiel Record - 1900 (Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)
ELLA WAGENKNECHT cemetery #82 Miss Ella Wagenknecht, 63, died Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hulda Bahr, 703 Sixth Street, Kiel, following a lingering illness. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wagenknecht, the deceased was born in Germantown on Dec. 7, 1884, spent her early years in Kiel, and moved to Milwaukee in 1916. She made her home in Milwaukee until last April when she returned to Kiel to reside with her sister. Survivors include one brother, Herman, Milwaukee, and two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Bahr, Kiel, and Mrs. Hattie Burdick, Jersey City, NJ, one brother, Walter, preceded her in death in 1926. Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthamn, pastor of the Kiel Reformed Church, will officiate, and burial will be made in Kiel cemetery. Sheboygan Press, July 13, 1948
FERDINAND WAGENKNECHT cemetery #84 Here in his home on Friday morning, Mr. Ferdinand Wagenknecht, a well-known citizen of Kiel and respected by all, died suddenly from a heart attack. Mr. Wagenknecht was born on August 23, 1853 in Neu- Rothenmuhle, Pomerania, Germany, coming to America at the age of three years with his parents who settled in Town Schleswig. There he grew up and married Miss Minnie Mog from Sheboygan County on December 19, 1876. After working as a building carpenter for a number of years, he purchased a cheese factory two miles north of Kiel, which he operated until 1912. Since then he and his wife retired to Kiel. Last year he became ill with a stomach ailment and this summer he suffered from heart problems. Friday morning at 7:15, as he was getting up, he suffered a heart attack and died. Mr. Wagenknecht had reached the age of 63 years, 11 months and 19 days. His wife, two sons, Albert and Gustav who live here and one daughter Laura in Chicago survive him, as do seven grandchildren, one brother Julius from here and two sisters, Mrs. August Berg from here and Mrs. Louis Ruck in Milwaukee. The burial took place on Monday afternoon attended by numerous mourners at the Rockville Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating. 1917
GUSTAVE F. WAGENKNECHT cemetery #84 Gustave Wagenknecht, 68, a resident of Kiel for more than 45 years, died suddenly early Friday afternoon at his home, 910 Seventh street, in Kiel. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Wagenknecht, the deceased was born April 10, 1880, in the town of Schleswig and attended rural schools in the township. Following his marriage to Lydia Strassburger of Schleswig on Feb. 18, 1903, the couple moved to Kiel where Wagenknecht was employed at the Kiel Monument Works. His wife died on Dec. 18, 1918. On Jan. 5, 1929, he was married to Ida Wehrmeyer of Elkhart Lake. For the past 30 years he was an employee of the Kiel Wooden Ware company and was affiliated with Kiel lodge No. 49, Improved Order of Redmen. Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Albert (Verla) Gartzke and Mrs. Donald (Florence) Ronk, Kiel, and Mrs. Ray (Esther) Hoeft, Grafton; a son, Raymond, Kiel; five grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Walter Haynie, Chicago. One son, Elmer, preceded him in death in 1934. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, Kiel, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Rockville cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from Sunday noon until 9 a.m. Monday and at the church from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, January 29, 1949 – P. 10 ***** Funeral services for Gustave Wagenknecht, 68, who died at his Kiel home Friday, were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter Evan. and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated and burial was made in the Rockville cemetery in the town of Schleswig. Pallbearers were: Arthur Manz, Calvin Petzold, William Scholz, William Happel, John Klauck and Nic Schram. Relatives and friends from Chicago, Granton, Fort Atkinson, Milwaukee, Plymouth, Sheboygan, Elkhart Lake, Howards Grove and New Holstein attended the services. The Sheboygan Press – Friday, February 4, 1949 – P. 6
IDA E. WAGENKNECHT cemetery #84 Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Wagenknecht, 71, of Kiel, widow of Gustave Wagenknecht, who died Monday morning at Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church at Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in Rockville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the services. Mrs. Wagenknecht was born Aug. 21, 1885, in the Town of Rhine, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wehmeyer. She attended the district school and on Jan. 5, 1929, was married to Gustave Wagenknecht of Kiel. The couple lived in Kiel, until January of 1949 when he died, and she moved to Elkhart Lake. For the past three years she resided in Sheboygan. Survivors are four step-children, Mrs. Albert (Verla) Gartzke of Kiel, Mrs. Ray (Esther) Hoeft of Granton, Wis., Mrs. Donald (Florence) Ronk of Shiocton, Wis., and Raymond Wagenknecht of Kiel; 10 step-children and two great-step- grandchildren. Mrs. Wagenknecht was the last member of her family, being preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, February 5, 1957 – P. 10
JULIUS WAGENKNECHT cemetery #82 Julius Wagenknecht Passes Away at Bahr Home Monday Ailing for the past two years, Julius Wagenknecht, aged 72, passed away on Sunday at 6 A.M. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. A. Bahr here. While he had suffered with diabetes for about two years, it is thought that the shock of the death of his son-in-law, C.A. Bahr hastened his end. The deceased was born May 19, 1860, in the town of Schleswig. In his early manhood he learned the mason trade. On March 4, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Doretta Haese of Kiel, in a ceremony preformed here. The couple after their marriage moved to Germantown, where they resided for about three years. Leaving there, they went to Rockville, where they spend four years, and then came to Kiel. His wife preceded him in death October 5, 1900. In recent years, and up to the time of his illness, he acted as a janitor at the Citizens State Bank building. Besides one sister, Mrs. Bertha Berg of Milwaukee and six grandchildren, he is survived by four children: Mrs. C.A. (Hulda) Bahr of this city; Miss Ella Wagenknecht of Milwaukee; Mrs. C.R. Burdick of Jersey City, N.J., and Herman of Milwaukee. One son, Walter, passed away in Kiel January 28, 1926. Funeral Services were held from the Bahr home at 1:30 and at the St. Peter Reformed church at 2 o’clock, the Rev. A. George Schmid of New Holstein performing the last rites. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers were: F.S. Schnuelle, Gottlieb Burkhardt, Louis Backhaus, William H. Mattes, Rudolph Greve, and R.C. Voland. - March 24, 1932 *********** ANOTHER TRAGEDY Tragedy struck twice in the C.A. Bahr home. Mr. Bahr, killed in an automobile accident Friday night, was buried today. His father-in-law, Julius Wagenknecht, died early today, and will be buried Wednesday. The Bahr home is the setting for both funeral services. (no dates or newspaper named)
LOUISE ANNA WAGENKNECHT cemetery #82 Mrs. Louise Wagenknecht, 90, widow of Albert and a resident of Kiel, died at Poth Nursing Home, Chilton Thursday evening. The former Louise Mattes was born on Nov. 21, 1875, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Phillip and Theresa Mattes. She attended the district schools in the township and Kiel High School. On Oct. 12, 1905, she was married to Albert Wagenknecht, and several years later the couple moved to Kiel. Her husband died in June 1942. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, and United Presbyterian Woman’s Association of the church and the Kiel Frauenverein. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Serena) Babcock, Elkhorn; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lorraine Wagenknecht, Fort Atkinson; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and one brother, George of Rockville. Two sons preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, the Rev. Allan L. Bowe, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. Sheboygan Press, June 10, 1966
MINNIE WAGENKNECHT cemetery #84 Called By Death. On Monday, Sept. 25th at 1:05 p.m., Mrs. Minna Wagenknecht passed to her reward at the Plymouth hospital, death being due to cancer. The deceased, nee Mog, was born in Johnsonville, Sheboygan county, March 18, 1855, where she grew to womanhood. In 1876 she was united in marriage to Ferdinand Wagenknecht, and the couple made their home in Kiel for five years. In 1881 Mr. Wagenknecht built a cheese factory in the town of Schleswig, which he conducted until 1912, when he disposed of the same and moved with his wife to Kiel. Mr. Wagenknecht died several years ago. The survivors are one daughter, Laura, in Chicago, and two sons, Albert and Gustave in Kiel. Also two brothers, August and Wm. Mog, and three sisters, Mrs. Fred. Roeder and Mrs. Chas. Erdmann of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Ferd. Prussell of Chicago, Mrs. Wagenknecht had enjoyed good health until about six months ago, when she began to show signs of impaired health, but she was always up and around and it was not thought that her ailment, gall stones, was serious. Last week she complained of increased illness and upon an examination at the hospital, where she was removed to on Saturday, it was found that she was also afflicted with internal cancer, which caused her death on Monday noon. The funeral will take place this, Thursday afternoon, from her late home, with services in the Reformed church, Rev. W. Rech officiating. Interment in the family lot in the Rockville cemetery. - September 1922
ROY WAGENKNECHT cemetery #82 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wagenknecht are mourning the loss of their little son Roy, aged 14 months, who died on Thursday of last week after two weeks' illness with spinal meningitis. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, with burial in the Kiel cemetery. Rev. W. Rech officiated. - 1924
WILHELM L. WAGENKNECHT cemetery #82 Kiel—Wilhelm Wagenknecht died last Wednesday after a lengthy illness. He was a long time resident of Town Schleswig and was born In Rothemuehl, Pommern, Germany on June 13, 1848 and reached the age of 58 years and 28 days. He came to America with his parents at the age of 8 years and they immediately settled in Town Schleswig. He was married to Wilhelmine Mahloch of Town Rhine for 35 years and they were on a farm near Rockville for many years. A bladder problem on which he was operated in April caused his death. He is survived by his wife and three brothers; August, Ferdinand, and Julius and two sisters; Mrs. August Berg and Mrs. Lustious Ruck of Grafton. The funeral is Sunday afternoon at the Kiel cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating. The Reformed Church Choir sang at the funeral. Plymouth Post, July 21, 1906
WILHELMINA WAGENKNECHT cemetery #82 Mrs. Wagenknecht To Be Laid To Rest At Kiel Monday Kiel—Mrs. Wilhelmina Wagenknecht, 85, widow of William Wagenknecht, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Schwalenberg, Plymouth, Thursday night. Mrs. Wagenknecht was born August 5, 1849, in Germany and came to this country with her parents in 1854. Before her marriage she was Wilhelmina Mahloch. She married William Wagenknecht Nov. 9, 1870, and the couple moved to a farm near Rockville to live for thirty-one years. William Wagenknecht passed away July 11, 1906. For a number of years Mrs. Wagenknecht made her home with her niece, Mrs. Fred Schuelle, but spent her last years with her sister at Plymouth. The survivors are five sisters, Mrs. Henry Schwalenberg, Plymouth; Mrs. Clara Boelter, Mrs. Katie (sic) of the town of Russell; Mrs. Caroline Dankwardt, Butternut, Wis.; Mrs. Mary Thielen, Manitowoc; and a brother, George Mahloch, town of Meeme. The body was taken to the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home where services will Monday and at the St. Peter Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. February 8, 1935, Sheboygan Press
WILHELMINE WAGENKNECHT cemetery #84 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Dec. 1897: Death last week of 77 yr. old Mrs. Wagenknecht who has lived in Town Schleswig since Indians lived in that area. Mrs. Wagenknecht was buried yesterday at the cemetery at Rockville.
CATH. WAGENER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 29 June 1899: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 June) Last week we reported that old Mrs. Wagner was quite ill from a stroke. Today we must report that she died last night. Her funeral will take place Wed. at 1 p.m. in the Two Rivers Cemetery. She leaves 7 children, all married, with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. She reached the age of 86 yrs. 6 mos. and was admired and respected by everyone.
JOHN NICOLAUS WAGENER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1897: Death on Sat. of John Nicolaus Wagner(sic) at the home of his son-in-law Capt. W. Henry in Two Rivers, where he had been living. He was nearing the age of 92, having been born 04 May 1805 in Crev on the Mosel in Rhineland. In 1833 he married Catharine Schwistal, his 84 yr. old surviving widow. He came to America in 1852 and took over a farm in Mishicott which he operated until old age caused him to turn it over to his son August. Mr. Wagner had never been ill before and had never taken any kind of medicine. Old age debility took his life. In addition to his widow, he is survived by his 7 children, 37 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. The funeral took place yesterday in Two Rivers.