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ANNA MARIE WIGEN   cemetery #5

DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS
Miss Anna Wigen of Valders Succumbs to Last Call
The end of earth came peacefully and a relief to Anna, daughter of 
O.K. Wigen at the home three miles west of Valders, Tuesday evening. 
She had been ill for a long time and her demise, though expected, 
was a blow to her friends and relatives. 
She was twenty-nine years of age and well known in the vicinity in 
which she made her home. Five brothers, two sisters and a father 
survive. The funeral takes place Friday afternoon at 1pm from the 
home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 19, 1902, Page 1


BEATRICE WIGEN  (d. 1951)   cemetery #44

Mrs. Walter E. Wigen, 66, of route 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gjerpen 
Lutheran church. The Rev. N.A. Berntson will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Beatrice M. Hermann in Manitowoc in 1884, daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hermann. In 1915 she was married to Mr. 
Wigen and they made their home on the Wigen homestead farm in 
Manitowoc Rapids. She was a member of the Gjerpen congregation and 
an honorary member of the Ladies Aid society. She was active in 
church and charitable organizations and the Homemakers club.
Mr. Wigen died four and a half years ago. A daughter Mrs. Violette 
Dishmaker, died six years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Alice W. Field, Mrs. Eunice 
Vetting and Miss Maxine Wigen and a son, Walter K., all of route 4, 
Manitowoc; two brothers, Max and John of California; four sisters, 
Mrs. Elmer Wilkie of Madison, Mrs. John Stangel of Green Bay, Linda 
Hermann of Chicago and Mrs. Hilary Peot of Manitowoc; and four 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Berge funeral home, Valders, from Friday 
afternoon until Saturday noon, when the casket will be moved to the 
church to lie in state until hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 29, 1951 P.2


BERTHA C. WIGEN   cemetery #2

Mrs. Bertha C. Wigen, 80, died yesterday on the homestead farm in 
the town of Manitowoc Rapids, now operated by her son, Walter. She 
had been seriously ill a week.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m., from the home 
and at two o'clock from the Gjerpen Evangelical Lutheran church, 
the Rev. E.A. Fretheim officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Wigen, nee Bertha Torrison, was born on the homestead in 1859, 
where she spent more of her life. She was the daughter of Aaron and 
Annie Torrison. She was married in 1879 to Knut Wigen and they 
located on a farm in Iowa. After 20 years in that state Mr. and Mrs. 
Wigen returned to this county. Mr. Wigen died in 1923.
Mrs. Wigen was a prominent church worker and was a charter member 
and first secretary-treasurer of the Riverside Ladies Aid society. 
She was recently presented with a memory wreath by the society and 
a gift of money was sent to foreign missions in her honor. Plans 
were under way by various church societies to honor Mrs. Wigen on 
her birthday in November.
She had a keen mind and could recall many dates of early day events 
in her life.
The body may be viewed at the Walter Wigen home from Friday noon 
until the hour of services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 28, 1939 P.2


KNUT K. WIGEN   cemetery #2

FUNERAL OF KNUT WIGEN ON SATURDAY
The funeral of Knut Wigen, who died suddenly at the home near Alverno 
Tuesday as result of a stroke or appolexy, will be held from the family 
home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock and at the Jerpen Lutheran church, 
the Rev. A.O. White officiating, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be at the 
Jerpen cemetery.
Knut wigen was born in Valders, Norway, August 6, 1851 and in 1854 came 
to America with his parents. Three days after landing his father was 
stricken with cholera and died and while en route to this county to make 
their home a daughter was born to the widowed mother. Alone with nine 
children in a strange land the mother was forced to earn a living for 
herself and the family and all assisted as soon as they were able. Mr. 
Wigen had worked for seven years for Evans and Nuel when at the age of 
twenty-three he went to San Francisco where he remained for three years. 
He returned and was married to Bertha Torrison of Manitowoc Rapids, 
March 25, 1879 and then went to Northwood, Iowa to make his home, remaining 
there twenty years, but came back to this county when the health of Mrs. 
Wigen's mother began to fail her and have since made their home here.
Surviving Family
Besides the widow, four sons, Clarence and Arthur of this city, Walter, 
on the home farm and Kingslety of Detroit, and two sisters, Mrs. O.G. 
Mellen of Northwood, Iowa and Mrs. Ida Eddy of Montana survive him.
Mr. Wigen was a great lover of horses and made a hobby of training the 
animals at the farm. He was exhibiting his skill as a trainer to his 
little grandson on Sunday when he had visited the farm, making the horse 
do errands and tricks. Never in politics, he was a home man who lived for 
his family and did everything he could to make them comfortable. A good 
husband and father and a friendly neighbor he enjoyed a wide circle of 
friends to whom the news of his death came as a shock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 11, 1923 P.12


O. K. WIGEN   cemetery #5

From Der Nord Westen, 19 May 1904:
Death Sat. in Town Rockland of Ole K. Wiegen, a well-known resident 
of that town. The deceased, who is survived by several sisters, 
served in the Civil War in Company A of the 15th Wisconsin Infantry 
Regiment. He was a member of the local G.A.R. Post.


WALTER E. WIGEN   cemetery #2

Walter E. Wigen, 60, farmer of route 4, Manitowoc, was found dead 
in his barn at 6 p.m. yesterday. He had been in ill health for some 
time.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 Monday afternoon at the 
Berger funeral home in Valders, the Rev. N.A. Berntson officiating. 
Burial will be in Gjerpen cemetery.
Mr. Wigen was born in 1886 in Northwood, Iowa. In 1898 he moved to 
his present address and in 1915 married Beatrice Herman. He graduated 
from the University of Wisconsin short course in agriculture in 1910.
He was a town trustee and budget secretary, and belonged to the Gjerpen 
Lutheran church brotherhood.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Alice Field of Madison, 
Eunice of Newtonburg and Maxine of Manitowoc; one on (sic), Walter 
Jr. at home; three brothers, Clarence and Arthur of Manitowoc and 
Kingsley of Battle Creek, Mich. and one grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 1:30 Sunday until 
the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 6, 1946 P.2


WALTER K. WIGEN   cemetery #44

Walter K. Wigen, 40, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wigen was born March 27, 1929, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Walter 
and Beatrice Herrmann Wigen. He was a livestock trucker for 18 years. He 
married Rose Marie Leschig Oct. 23, 1954, at Manitowoc, and was a Veteran of 
World War II.
Survivors include his wife; a son and three sisters. (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.) 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, State 
Street entrance, after 5 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at church 
until the time of service.
Memorials may be sent to the building fund at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 
Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1970
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[d. 02-03-1970/age 40 yrs./bur. on Beatrice Magaurn lot]
(27 Mar 1929/Feb 1970/SSDI)


AUGUSTE WIHSMANN   cemetery #44

FALL HASTENS DEATH OF CITY PIONEER, AGED 76
Her death hastened by a fall which she suffered in February, Mrs. John Wihsmann, 76, 
of 1421 South Thirteenth street, passed away last night at the Holy Family hospital. 
She has been an invalid for the past two years. The remains were removed to the home 
this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home and funeral services will be held 
Tuesday afternoon at two from the home in charge of Rev. Koeninger of the German 
Lutheran church, with interment at Evergreen.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Augusta Marquardt, was born in Germany in 1856 
and came to this country in 1888 with her husband, John Wihsmann, to whom she was 
married in 1879. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Anna 
Pherigo of Chicago, three sons, Otto of the city, William of Milwaukee and Arthur 
of Fond du Lac; three brothers, Herman, Ferdinand and John, all of this city, one 
sister, Mrs. Herman Pautz of this city, and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 12, 1932 P. 2
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[Augusta Wihsmann/cause: hypostatic pneumonia fracture neck of femur/
bur. on John Wihsmann lot]


JOHANN WIHSMANN  (d. 1932)  cemetery #44

J. WIHSMANN DIES, 71 YEARS
Funeral Will Be Held Here Saturday Afternoon
John Wihsmann, aged 71 years, who came to Manitowoc from Germany in 1888, 
died Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son, Otto, 1416 Division street. 
Complications due to advancing years were the cause of his death. Funeral 
services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the home of the son on 
Division street with Rev. Koeninger officiating with interment at Evergreen 
cemetery.
The deceased was born in 1853 in Germany and was married there in 1879 to 
Augusta Marquardt. They came to this country in 1888, settling in this city. 
Mrs. Wihsmanns died last March.
One daughter, Mrs. Lyman Pherigo, Chicago, three sons, Otto of this city, 
William of Milwaukee and Arthur of Fond du Lac, three brothers, Robert of 
this city, Ernst and August of Germany and a sister Caroline, also in Germany, 
survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 27, 1932 P. 2
(Note: The age appears to be wrong in the obituary)
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[bur. 10-29-1932/age 79 yrs/cause: mitral regurgitatir-chronic nephritis]


REINHART WIHSMANN   cemetery #44

SOLDIER STRICKEN WHILE HOME TO ATTEND SISTER’S FUNERAL, 
DIES THIS NOON
Called home from Camp McClellan, Alabama, to attend the funeral of 
his sister, Mrs. Frank Hendricks, who was a victim of pneumonia, 
Reinhardt Wihsmann was himself stricken with influenza last Saturday. 
Pneumonia developed, which proved fatal, the young soldier passing 
away at noon today at the Wihsmann home, 1421 Division street. 
The deceased was 22 years of age, and left for a southern camp several 
months ago. The funeral of his sister took place a week ago Thursday 
and on Saturday he was taken ill. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
John Wihsmann, the deceased is survived by one sister, Anna, of this 
city and three brothers, Otto of this city, Willie of Racine and Arthur 
of Fond du Lac. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 01, 1918, Page 4
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[bur. 11-04-1918/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on John Wihsman lot]


ANNA M. WILBERSCHEID   cemetery #21

Mrs. Anna Mary Wilbershide (sic), 70, widow of the late Peter 
Wilbershide, farmer near St. Nazianz, died at 5 o'clock this 
morning in a Sheboygan hospital, where she had been a patient 
since last Wednesday. Mrs. Wilbershide fell last Wednesday and 
fractured her left hip and shoulder while visiting at the home 
of Mrs. Herman Meyer, Sheboygan, a granddaughter. She was taken 
to the hospital, where she suffered a heart attack Friday.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning from 
the St. Gregory church, St. Nazianz. Burial will be made in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Wilbershide, nee Anna Mary Thome, was born May 24, 1868 at 
Johnsburg, Wis., the daughter of Matt and Gertrude Thome. She was 
married Sept 4, 1888 in St. Nazianz to Peter Wilbershide. The 
couple lived on the homestead near what was formerly known as 
Johnson's Mill, northwest of St. Nazianz. Mr. Wilbershide died 
in 1933.
Mrs. Wilbershide was a member of the St. Gregory's congregation 
for over 50 years.
Survivors include a step-son, Peter of Sheboygan; a step-daughter, 
Mrs. Susan Voigt, Chilton; three sons, Matt, a teacher at Altamont, 
Kansas; Jack, a Racine attorney; and Ben, on the home farm; a 
sister, Mrs. Peter Koenig, Johnsburg; and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 7, 1939 P.2
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(Anna Maria nee Thome May 21, 1868-March 7, 1939 
2nd wife of Peter [married Sept. 4, 1888 at St. Gregory] -daughter of 
Mathias Thome and Gertrude Mertens -born Johnstown, Fond du Lac County 
died from "left hemiplegia, March 3, 1939 -hypertension -general 
arteriosclerosis -fractured right femur and right humerous, March 1, 1939") 
(death record is in Sheboygan County)


PETER WILBERSCHEID   cemetery #21

NILES VETERAN FOUND DEAD IN BED ON SUNDAY
Peter Wilberscheid, Blacksmith Nearly 50 Years, Active To Last
Peter Wilberscheid, 74, who as looking forward to 1934, marking 50 years of 
continuous business as a smithy at Niles, this county, was found dead in his 
bed at the home Sunday morning by his wife when she went to call him for 
breakfast.
Mr. Wilberscheid remained active up to the very end. Last Friday he set a pair 
of heavy iron tire wheels. The next day he was also busy about his shop in the 
Niles settlement. From the position of the body, fully clothed on the bed, it 
is presumed that he arose as usual Sunday morning, dressed and then was stricken 
with a celebral hemorrhage.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from St. Gregory's Catholic 
church at St. Nazianz.
Mr. Wilberscheid came to Niles 49 years ago when that village aspired to bigger 
things. When he purchased the blacksmith shop from Matt Wollersheim back in 1883, 
Niles consisted of a general store, saw mill, cheese factory and tavern. When the 
logging business fell off in 1909 business slackened and in 1918 the saw mill was 
torn down and other business dropped off in Niles. All that was left of Niles was 
the blacksmith shop and Peter Wilberscheid.
Born In Germany
The deceased was born near Coblenz, Germany, in 1859 and came to this country with 
his parents when a boy of eight years. His parents settled on a farm in Calumet 
county. He learned the blacksmith trade and was employed at Charlesburg, Calumet 
county.
It was in 1883 that he came to Niles and the next year he was married to Mary Thome 
of Calumet county. He took over the blacksmith shop and continued to operate it 
down the span of years and at times assisted his son, Ben on the farm near Niles. 
The coming of automobiles and trucks resulted in the decline of the smithy business 
but Mr. Wilberscheid spent most of his time repairing wagons.
The widow, four sons, Ben at Niles, Peter, Sheboygan, Matt of Kansas, and Jack 
Wilberscheid of Racine, and a daughter, Mrs. Peter Voigt of Chilton and 18 grand-
children survive.
Unknown Paper  Monday, August 28, 1933
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(Peter J.  April 11, 1859-Aug. 27, 1933 
husband of Maria A. nee Endries [married Feb. 19, 1884 at St. Gregory] 
and Anna Marie nee Thome [married Sept. 4, 1888 at St. Gregory] -son of 
Jacob Wiberscheid and Mary Waldorf -blacksmith 
"Mr. Wilberscheid came to Niles 49 years ago [1883] when that village 
aspired to bigger things. When he purchased the blacksmith shop from 
Matt Wollersheim back in 1883, Niles consisted of a general store, 
saw mill, cheese factory and tavern. When the logging business fell off 
in 1909 business slackened and in 1918 the saw mill was torn down and 
other business dropped off in Niles. All that was left of Niles was the 
blacksmith shop and Peter Wilberscheid." -from obit. 
born near Coblenz, Germany and emigrated to the US with parents in 1867 
parents settled in Calumet County, where Peter learned the blacksmith trade 
in Charlesburg -died from "probably apopolexy -arteriosclerosis and debility")


MERRITT C. WILCOX    Cemetery #44

Merritt C. Wilcox Sr., 82, of 123 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wilcox was born Sept. 12, 1893, at Waupaca, son of the late Leander 
Nobel and Emma Faulkes Wilcox. He married Margaret Conrad Oct. 16, 1924 
at Manitowoc. He then married Edna J. Holdorff Oct. 13 1954, at Waukegan, 
Ill. She preceded him in death Oct. 15, 1975. He had been president of 
Manitowoc County Abstract Co. and also former deputy collector of customs 
for the port of Manitowoc. He was past chancellor, commander, member and 
grand lodge representative of Manitowoc Lodge 86 Knights of Pythias and member 
of Manitowoc Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include a son, two daughters, and two half-brothers Harley and 
Everett Van Patten, of Manitowoc; a half sister, and six-grand children. A 
brother Walter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until 
11:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of service. 
A memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday by members of Knights 
of Pythias.
Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 1976


MATHIAS WILD   cemetery #72
 
From Der Nord Westen, 27 June 1901:
Death Thurs. last week of 81-yr. old Matthias Wild of dropsy at the home of his
daughter Mrs. Joseph Scherer. The deceased was born in 1818 and came to America 
as a youth and has been a resident of our county since 1850. He is survived by a
widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Sat. morning at St. Peter's Cemetery 
in Town Newton.
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At the advanced age of 88 years, Matthias Wild, who for more than 
fifty years had been a resident of the town of Manitowoc, died 
Thursday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Scherer. 
Deceased had been a sufferer for a long time from dropsy and had 
failed rapidly in the past few months. Born in Germany in 1818, 
he came to America in early youth and located in Manitowoc county 
in 1850. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits and was prosperous, 
enjoying the esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances and friends. 
Surviving members of the family are wife and eight children. The 
children are Peter and Matthias, of Colorado; Mrs. Philip Hein and 
Mrs. Mary Hein of this city; Mrs. Peter Geimer, Misses Anna and 
Elizabeth Wild, Chicago; and Mrs. Joseph Scherer of the town of 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Peters church 
in the town tomorrow at 9 a. m.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 21, 1901, p. 1


BLANCHE K. WILDA   cemetery #44

Mrs. Blanche Wilda, of 724 N. 11th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, September 5, 1986, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, Mr. David Fanta being the reader. 
Mrs. Wilda was born in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Wencil and 
Anna Svoboda Krainik. She attended Manitowoc Schools. She married 
Henry Wilda on October 27, 1910 at Manitowoc. The couple residing 
here all their lives. He preceded her in death in 1947. Mrs. Wilda 
was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company for many years 
in the Security Office. Mrs. Wilda was a life member of the 
Manitowoc Order of Eastern Star No. 196.    
Survivors include a son, John of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, 
eight great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, cousins, 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughters, 
four brothers and five sisters. 
Friends of the family are invited to attend services on Monday and 
all should meet at the Main Entrance at 1:45 p.m. There will be no 
Sunday evening visitation.  Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted 
the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Sat. Sept 6, 1986
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[d. 09-05-1986/age 97 yrs./cremains/widow of Henry W. Wilda]
(27 Dec 1888/Sep 1986/SSDI)


EDWARD WILDA  (d. 1935)  cemetery #44

WILDA SERVICE WILL BE HELD 2 P.M. FRIDAY (photo)
Businessman And At One time Crack School Athlete Had a Heart Attack
Funeral services for Edward L. Wilda, 57, north side business man, 
will be held from the home, 842 North 10th street, Friday at 2 p.m. 
the services will be in charge of Odd Fellows lodge No. 55 of which 
the deceased was a member. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
M. Wilda died suddenly Tuesday morning of a heart attack shortly as 
he returned indoors after clearing the walk of snow.
Born in this city in 1877 (sic), the deceased always made his home 
here. He attended the north side schools and in 1897 and 1898 was a 
member of the crack football team of the north side high school when 
included among others his brother Henry, John Peterik, Dr. A.J. Shimek, 
Charles Wilda and Ted Jones. The 1898 team established a statewide 
reputation that fall. The deceased was an end on that team.
After completion of his high school course Mr. Wilda became associated 
with Hall Brothers, Commercial street with whom he continued for 20 
years. He later became proprietor of a battery shop and more recently 
was one of three partners in the W.F.G. Products company, of Manitowoc. 
For the past two years he had been retired.
The deceased was married in 1904 to Paula Stupecky of this city.
Survivors are his widow, six sons, Raleigh, Emerson, Chester and Harry, 
city, Paul, attending Whitewater State Teachers college, Eugene attending 
the University of Wisconsin; three brothers, Adolph, Henry and Dr. Odon 
Wilda, city; three sisters, Mrs. Oscar Belinske, Mrs. Louis Schliesleder 
Jr. and Mayme Wilda, city; and two grandchildren.
The body was removed to the home this afternoon from the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 6, 1935 P.2
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[bur. 02-08-1935/age 57 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis]


EMERSON WILDA   cemetery #44

Wilda was inducted on June 29, 1943. After he returned from the service, 
he worked for the Manitowoc Public Service Commission. He died in 1949 at 
the age of 42.
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[bur. 03-16-1949/age 42 yrs./bur. on Harry Kallies lot]


HENRY W. WILDA  (d. 1947)  cemetery #44

Henry W. Wilda, 63, of 724 North 11th street, died Wednesday night 
at the home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the 
Frazier mortuary chapel, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.  
Mr. Wilda was born in Franklin in 1884 and when a boy his parents moved 
into the city. He attended the north side school and was prominent in 
athletics at the old north side high school at the turn of the century. 
He was employed as a molder for years, and was secretary of the molders 
union.
In 1911 he married Miss Blanche Krainik. She survives with a daughter, 
Mrs. F. D. Sixta of Palm Village, Calif.; a son, John of this city; 
three brothers, Adolph and Edward of this city and William of Green Bay; 
three sisters, Mrs. Peter Krumel, Mrs. Adolph Maresh and Mrs. Joseph 
Tomchek all of this city; and two grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Thurs., 17 April 1947
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[bur 04-19-1947/died 04-16-1947/age 63 yrs] 


JAN WILDA   cemetery #44

The Christmas season has been saddened at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 
Wenzel Wilda by the death of their son John Wilda. The young man 
had been sick for some time and death was a relief to his 
sufferings. He was 25 years of age and is survived by his parents, 
three sisters and five brothers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 24, 1900, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1900:
Death Mon. after a long illness of John Wilda, the 25-yr. old son 
of local resident Wenzel Wilda. In addition to his parents he is 
survived by 4 sisters and 5 brothers.
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[cause: mania a polic]


JOHN WILDA  (d. 1895)  cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1895: 
Death Sat. of 81-1/2 yr. old John Wilda in the home of his son-in-law 
Mr. W. Kucera. The deceased formerly lived in Kossuth but for the last 
several years resided with his son-in-law in Manitowoc. He had been ill 
for many months and the illness had so disturbed his mind that he tried 
to cut his throat on Fri. The wound was not fatal but because of his age 
and the illness and his weakened condition, he passed away on Sat. The 
funeral took place on Monday.
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[bur. 06-15-1895/age 81 yrs./cause: old age]


JOHN WILDA  (d. 2002)  cemetery #44

John H. Wilda of St. Mary's Homes in Manitowoc, formerly of 228 
La Fellette Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday, April 21, 2002 at St. 
Mary's Home.
As his requests were, there will be no funeral services or visitation. 
Cremation will take place with burial of the cremains at Evergreen 
Cemetery in Manitowoc.
John was born July 25, 1916 in Manitowoc, son of the late Hentry and 
Blanche Kraijnik Wilda. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1934. He served with the United States Army with the 740th 
tank battalion overseas during World War II. He owned and operated 
John H. Wilda Sales and Advertising here in Manitowoc for 45 years. He 
married Lucille Klein in April 1952 in Milwaukee. She preceded him in 
death Feb 19, 1982. John was a member of the American Legion Drews 
Bleser Post, disabled American Veterans, Eagles Aerie #706 and the 
Travelers Protection Association.
Survivors include one son: (private), Manitowoc, along with other 
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 
his wife: Lucille in 1982.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Tues. 23 Apr 2002
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[cremation]


JOSEF WILDA   cemetery #29

PIONEER AND WAR VETERAN DEAD, AGED 78
Joseph Wilda, Sr., Dies at Home at Melnik
Joseph Wilda, a pioneer resident of the county and civil war veteran, 
died at his home at Melnik and was buried at Kellnersville today, 
relatives from this city attending the services. Mr. Wilda came to 
Manitowoc county in 1854 as a boy of 17 years and had since made his 
home here. He was born in 1837. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted 
and served throughout the war, returning to the county in 1868. 
A widow and eight children, six sons and two daughters, survive. 
Decedent was the father of Joseph Wilda of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 03, 1915, Page 8
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John Wilda of Racine is here, called by the death of his father, Joseph 
Wilda, Sr., a pioneer resident of Melnik, whose death occurred there and 
burial at Kellnersville today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 03, 1915, Page 3
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POLIFKA’S CORNERS
M. Popelars and Mr. and Mrs. W. Oswald attended the funeral of the 
late Joseph Wilda, who was buried at Melnik Tuesday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 06, 1915, Page 4
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Joseph Wilda, Sr., one of the oldest settlers of Manitowoc county 
and civil war veteran died at his home near Kellnersville Sunday 
Jan. 31 at the age of 78 years. Mr. Wilda has been in poor health 
for some time and died from diseases incidental to old age. 
The deceased was born in Bohemia in the year 1837 and came to this 
country in 1854 as a boy of 17 years and had since made his home 
here. When the civil war was in progress he enlisted and served 
until the end of the war when he again returned to this county and 
a few years later took possession of a farm near Kellnersville which 
had been the Wilda homestead for nearly 50 years. The funeral was 
held Wednesday, Feb. 3rd from the late home and the body was interred 
at the Melnik Presbyterian cemetery, Rev. Vanek of Chicago officiated. 
At the funeral service six sons of the deceased acted as pall bearers. 
A wife, six sons and two daughters are left to mourn Mr. Wilda’s death. 
A large circle of relatives and friends here extend heartfelt sympathy 
to the bereaved family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 11, 1915, Page 4


LESTER A. WILDA   cemetery #32

Lester A. Wilda, age 77, of Manitowoc, died Saturday, May 4, 1996,
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Private Family Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 7, 1996,
at Knollwood Mausoleum Chapel, town of Kossuth, Rev. Robert Simensen
will officiate with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum.
Lester was born September 5, 1918 at Francis Creek, son of the late
Adolph and Mayme Kubsch Wilda. He was a graduate of Lincoln High
School, Manitowoc. During World War II he served in the Pacific
Theatre of War with the United States Navy. The ship he served on was
the U.S.S. Pickaway. On June 23, 1941, he married Mercedes M. Skubal 
in Two Rivers. In 1980 Lester retired from the Mirro Corporation as a 
general forman(sic). He worked at Mirro Corp. for 35 years. He was a
member of Amvet's Post #99, Traveler's Protective Association, and
St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Lester was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, five children, a sister, 10 grandchildren,
15 great-granchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in
death by an infant sister, Joyce Wilda.
Memorials would be appreciated to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with
funeral arrangements.
From the Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1996
Living people have been omitted.


LUCILLE WILDA  (d. 1982)  cemetery #44

Mrs. John (Lucille) Wilda, of 228 LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc, died late 
Friday evening, February 19, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Parkside Funeral Home and 
11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wilda was born at Manitowoc, daughter of Philomena Popp Klein and 
the late Clarence Klein. She was educated in the Manitowoc school system 
and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Mrs. Wilda was employed in the 
offices of Imperial Cleavite. She was married to John Wilda, April 1952, 
at Milwaukee. Mrs. Wilda was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic church 
and a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband John; a son, (private) of Manitowoc; her 
mother, Mrs. Philomena Klein of Manitowoc; two brothers, Joseph Klein 
of Two Rivers and Norbert Klein of Manitowoc; eight sisters and five 
brothers-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Weber of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Cecelia 
Dashner of Port Washington, Wis., Miss Genevieve Klein of Manitowoc, 
Dolores and William Rehrauer of Two Rivers, Mary Jo and Wilbert Crane 
of Manitowoc, Patricai and Ralph Stankey of Manitowoc, Katherine and 
Leroy Bradey of Missouri and Judith and Dr. Harry Schaefer of Manitowoc; 
her mother-in-law, Mrs. Blanche Wilda of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Monday. Prayer serve 7 p.m. Monday led by Father Zimmer.
Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Sun 21 Feb 1982


MARY WILDA  (d. 1922)  cemetery #44

DEATH SUMMONS COMES TO MRS. ANTON WILDA
Death claimed Mrs. Mary Wilda this morning at her home on 702 Buffalo 
street, death being due to complicated heart trouble which had been 
bothering her for some time past.
Mrs. Wilda was born in Prague in 1856 and came to this country with 
her parents four years later settling at Kossuth. She was married to 
Anton Wilda on November 22, 1871 and they moved to this city in 1882 
and have made their home here for the past forty years. Last November 
the couple celebrated their golden wedding.
The deceased is survived by her husband and seven children, four sons, 
Adolph, Edward, Henry and Dr. Odin Wilda, and three daughters, Mrs. 
Rose Belinske, Mrs. Louis Schleisleder Jr., and Miss Mayme Wilda all 
of this city.
She is also survived by five sisters Mrs. Anna Wilda, Mrs. Krainik, 
Mrs. Rose Mostalir of this city, Mrs. W. Pavlik, of Mosinee and Mrs. 
H. Blanke of Plymouth and two brothers, Adolph Petska of this city 
and Frank Petska of Francis Creek. There are ten grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held from the home Saturday afternoon 
at two o'clock the Rev. Francis Keicher officiating and the burial 
will be at the Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 21, 1922 P.1
********
(Mary Wilda/d. 21 Dec. 1922/from record of St. James Epis. ch., 
Manitowoc)
[bur 12-23-1922/cause: cancer of the stomach/bur on Anton Wilda lot]


MARY WILDA  (d. 1925)  cemetery #44

MRS. M. WILDA CALLED TO HER REST, AGED 75
Mrs. Mary Wilda, widow of Wenzel Wilda, and a resident of Manitowoc 
for thirty three years, died at her home 430 N. Tenth street Thursday 
afternoon, aged 75 years, of infirmities incident to her advanced age. 
Funeral services will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 
2 o’clock, the Rev. Tepley officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. 
Mrs. Wilda was born in Bohemia on Christmas day 1850 and came to 
America as a young girl with her parents. She was married 59 years 
ago to Mr. Wilda who preceded her in death eight years ago. The 
family came here 33 years ago and had since resided in the city. 
Mrs. Wilda is survived by eight children, three daughters and five 
sons. Mrs. Adolph Maresh, Mrs. Peter Kruml, Mrs. Joseph Tomachek, 
Edward, Joseph, Adolph, henry and William all of this city. Three 
brothers, Joseph and John Granal (or Granat) of Lodi and James of 
this city and two sisters, Mrs. Johanna Fremel, Chicago and Mrs. 
Joseph Kotik of St. Paul, also survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 02, 1925


MAYME WILDA   cemetery #44

Miss Mayme Wilda, 64, died early Monday morning after a heart attack at 
the home of a sister, Mrs. Oscar Belinske, at 1125 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, 
where she had been residing.
Miss Wilda was born at Manitowoc June 19, 1895, daughter of the late Anton 
and Mary Wilda. She attended and was graduated from Manitowoc schools and 
Stout Institute, Menomonie, Wis. For 10 years she taught home economics at 
Madison School, Manitowoc, and later was employed by the late Dr. Odon Wilda, 
dentist, as receptionist and dental technician. The past 10 years she had 
lived with a grand niece, Mrs. Dean Krupkat.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Oscar Belinske, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Other funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday by Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 28, 1960 P. 5
********
[d. 03-28-1960/age 64 yrs.]


PAULA S. WILDA   cemetery #44

Mrs. Edward Wilda, 92, of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, 
formerly of 842 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wilda, nee Paula S. Stupecky, was born April 12, 1880, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Subr Stupecky. She 
was married to Edward Wilda in November of 1904 at Manitowoc. Her 
husband preceded her in death in 1935. She was a member of the ZCBJ 
Lodge.
Survivors include two sons, Chester (Ted), of Manitowoc and Harry, of 
Brussels, a sister, Mrs. Edward Chloupek, of Manitowoc, seven grand-
children and nine great grandchildren. Four sons preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Eugene F. 
Wilda Scholarship Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1972
********
[d. 09-21-1972/age 92 yrs./widow of Edward L. Wilda]
(12 Apr 1880/Sep 1972/SSDI), ossw:


ROSE WILDA   cemetery #29

Mrs. Emil Wilda, 86, a former Melnik resident, died Monday evening at Maple 
Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient for two years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Melnik Presbyterian Church. 
The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Wilda, nee Rose Soukup, was born Feb. 11, 1885, in the Town of Gibson, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Just Soukup. She was married to 
Emil Wilda May 26, 1903. The couple operated a general store, tavern and 
dancehall at Melnik for many years. They later farmed in the Melnik area. 
Mrs. Wilda was a member of Melnik Presbyterian Church and the Martha Society 
of the church. Her husband preceded her in death in December of 1964.
Survivors include a son, Clarence F. of Los Angeles, a granddaughter (Survivor 
omitted for privacy.) and two great grandchildren. A daughter and a brother 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from noon until the 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 3, 1971


RUTH A. WILDA   cemetery #44

Mrs. Raleigh Wilda, 69, of ?12 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church 
Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dale Tutje will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wilda, nee Ruth Adeline Sommers, was born Jan. 20, 1903, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Edmund and Motie Felts Sommers. She was married to 
Raleigh Wilda Aug. 18, 1927, at Manitowoc, and the couple located here. Mrs. 
Wilda was employed at Memorial Hospital for the past 10 years, retiring 
Jan. 1, 1972. She was also a member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Her 
husband preceded her in death in 1958.
Survivors include three sons, two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Paddock of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Joseph Schroeder of Venice, Fla., and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday until noon Monday and then at the chapel until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 15, 1972
********
[d. 04-14-1972/age 69 yrs./widow of Raleigh Wilda]
(20 Jan 1903/Apr 1972/SSDI)


VACLAV WILDA   cemetery #44

PIONEER RESIDENT OF CITY PASSES FROM LIFE AS HE SLEEPS
Wenzel Wilda, Who Came to City as Boy, Found Dead in Bed at His 
Home this Morning. Was 71 Years Old
Wenzel Wilda, a pioneer settler of the city who had made his home 
here since boyhood, was found dead in bed at his home, 430 North 
Tenth street, this morning, a victim of heart trouble. Though his 
health had not been robust his condition had not been considered 
serious and his death was a shock. 
Mr. Wilda was 71 years of age, having been born in Bohemia, Sept. 28, 
1845. He came to Manitowoc as a boy and had made his home here since. 
For years Mr. Wilda was engaged in the retail liquor business, 
conducting a place on Commercial street on the site now occupied by 
the Pech livery. He retired some years ago. Five sons and three 
daughters survive Mr. Wilda, being Joseph, Adolph, Henry, Edward 
of this city; William of Green Bay; Mrs. Adolph Maresn, Mrs. Peter 
Krummel, Mrs. Joseph Tomchek, this city. Mr. Wilda failed to respond 
to the call of the family this morning and when his room was visited 
he was found dead. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 04, 1917, Page 8
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[Wencel Wilda/bur. 05-06-1917/cause: myocarditis]


WENCEL A. WILDA   cemetery #44

Wencel A. Wilda, 72, of 1216 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Espiscopal Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wilda was born Sept. 6, 1901, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and 
Mary Wachal Wilda. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Margaret Monka 
Sept. 18, 1928, at Manitowoc. They resided at Manitowoc all their lives. He 
was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge No. 65, A & FM. of 
Manitowoc and Manitowoc Pigion and Fancy Club. He had been employed at 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., 43 years, retiring in 1969
Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters; two sisters, Miss 
Caroline Wilda and Mrs. Albert (Libby) Engel, of Manitowoc and four grand-
children. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 o'clock this Friday 
afternoon, with Masoic memorial service at 7:30 o'clock. Memorials may be 
made to St. James Episcopal Church. The casket will remain closed.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 5, 1973
********
[d. 10-05-1973/age 72 yrs./bur. on Joe Wilda lot]
(06 Sep 1901/Oct 1973/SSDI)


CHRISTIAN WILDE   cemetery #70

Name: Wilde, Christian
D.: 1/10/1872
B.: 11/17/1819
Reg. D.: 12/30/1872
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 52 Yr. 1 Mo. 19 Da.
B.P.: Prussia
D.P.: Newton
Cem.: St. John's Church Cem.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse: Ernstine Wilde
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Apoplexy
Add Info.: Farmer. D. 12/26/1871?
Pg. #: v.1 p.138


EDNA WILDE   cemetery #44

Mrs. William H. Wilde, 58, of 621 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died early
Tuesday morning at Wisconsin General Hospital, Madison, following a
brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Armin Roekle will officiate and burial
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Dec. 12, 1903, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the
late John and Louisa Sundt Wegner. The former Edna Wegner attended
grade school at St. John Lutheran School at Newtonburg and at the
age of 14 moved to Manitowoc with her parents, enrolling in Manitowoc
Business College. She was employed for seven years prior to her
marriage as a bookkeeper at American Exchange Bank and was later
employed for five years in the office of Manitowoc Chamber of 
Commerce. She was married to William Wilde Sept. 4, 1926, at
Manitowoc. She was a charter member of Bethany Lutheran Church and
its Ladies Aid Society and for 10 years taught Sunday School at
the church.
Survivors include her husband, a son, a daughter, three sisters,
Mrs. John Luke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Max Bruckschen of Rt. 3,
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Herbert Boldt of Manitowoc; and four grand-
children. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc,
after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday when the body will
be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 04, 1960  page 3


ELISABETH WILDE   cemetery #44

Name: Wilde, Elisabeth
D.: 7/4/1871
B.: 3/13/1797
Reg. D.: 6/9/1875
Sex: F/W
Age at Death:
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Tn. of Mtwc
Cem.: Evergreen Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Elisa Biegel (Born Wilde)
Spouse: John Friedrich Wilde
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.179


ERNESTINE LOUISE WILDE   cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1903:
Mrs. Ernestine Louise Wilde died quite unexpectedly on Sat. at the home of her
son Heinrich Wilde in Town Newton. Mrs. Wilde was born 17 June 1827 in Berlinchen,
Brandenburg. She married Christian Wilde in 1846 and the pair came to America in
1857, coming to Manitowoc where they lived until 1864 at which time they moved to 
Town Newton, where they've lived ever since. Her husband preceded her in death in 
1871. She leaves 7 children - Mrs. Louise Wolter and Heinrich Wilde in Newton, 
K. Wilde in Manitowoc Rapids, Fred Wilde in Mishicott, Christian Wilde and Lena
Ritterbusch in Embarras, and Louise Carlson in Birnamwood. The funeral was held 
Tues. from the Lutheran Church in Newton under the guidance of Pastor Sieker.
***************
(Ernestine Louise Wilde/d. 14 Feb. 1903/bur. 17 Feb. 1903/from records of 
St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


MARY WILDER     cemetery #44

The services over the body of Mrs. N. Wilder were held at St. James 
church at 10:30 o'clock this morning. Rev. Gray officiating. Numerous 
friends were gathered to sympathize with the sorrowing relatives and 
the floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased was 
held in the community.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 02, 1900, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1900:
Death of Mrs. N.E. Wilder here on Tues. from dropsy. Mrs. Wilder was 
60 yrs. old and her funeral will be this afternoon.


ROBERT WILDGRUBE   cemetery #3

Robert Wildgrube, Sr., 77, oldest active member of the Manitowoc 
Marine band, died last night at the Maple Crest Sanatorium in 
Whitelaw, where he had been a patient. He suffered a stroke last 
Tuesday.
He joined the band 43 years ago and in addition to being a faithful 
member of that organization, played the clarinet in numerous 
orchestras in this city for many years. For the past two years he 
has made his home with a son, Robert, Jr., in Valders.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Berge funeral 
home at Valders, the Rev. Paul Hensel of this city officiating. 
Director Emil Sohrweide of the band announced the organization will 
attend the rites in a body. Burial will be in the Grace Lutheran 
church cemetery in Valders.
Mr. Wildgrube was born in Germany in 1865 and four years later 
accompanied his parents and brothers to Howards Grove, Sheboygan 
county. The father and his four sons organized the Wildgrube family 
band which played for years at weddings, picnics and similar outings 
in eastern Wisconsin.
Locating in Manitowoc in 1899 Mr. Wildgrube was one of the first 
members of the old Marine band organized by the late Frank Moser. He 
was a charter member of the Manitowoc Musicians union. Until a few 
weeks ago he continued to turn out with the Manitowoc Marine band, 
even when the assignment called for a long parade.
After he took up his residence at Valders he became a close personal 
friend of William Christel, prominent Valders business man, and was 
on hand each year to play at the latter's birthday celebration.
Mr. Wildgrube was married to Martha Verhulst. She died in 1929. A 
son, Robert Jr., of Valders is the only survivor.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon until 
the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 16, 1942 P.4


DORA WILFERT   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 05 July 1888:
Death of Mrs. Joseph Wilfert in childbirth last Sat. in Two Rivers. 
The funeral took place Mon. attended by many mourners.


JOSEPH WILFERT   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Oct. 1893:
Death of Joseph Wilfert on 12 Oct. after a short illness with pneumonia. He
was a former resident of Manitowoc and more recently of Neshoto. Mr. Wilfert
was in his 40's and is survived by his widow and 6 children. Burial was 
14 Oct. in the Catholic Cemetery in Two Rivers.


CHRISTOPH WILHARMS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901:
Death Sun. of local resident Christof Wilharms at age 91-1/2. He was born in Hesse
and came to America in 1844 and after spending a few years in the East, took over
a farm in Town Newton. He worked that farm until 1883 when he moved to Manitowoc
to spend the evening of his life quietly. Mrs. Wilharms, the 89-yr. old wife of 
the deceased, had also been ill for a long while and when she learned of her 
husband's death, it was the final blow. She also closed her eyes in death on Tues. 
This afternoon the bodies of the pair who had shared their lives together for 
almost 70 years will be taken to their last rest together. 5 children mourn the 
death of their beloved parents.


HEINRICH WILHARMS      cemetery #71

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Feb. 1898 (d. 05 Feb. 1898)
Death Sat. in Town Newton of 58 yr. old Heinrich Wilharms of a cerebral hemorrhage.
The deceased, who came to Town Newton as a child with his parents and where he
has lived ever since, leaves a widow and 2 grown children. The funeral took place
Tues. in the Lutheran Cemetery near Teitgen's Place.

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ANTON WILHELM      Cemetery #43

Anton Wilhelm, 91, formerly of 814 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died early 
Monday morning, January 30, 1989, at Manitowoc County Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and 1 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski 
OFM will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in 
Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Wilhelm was born December 13, 1897, in the Town of Franklin, son of the 
late Joseph and Anna Zelinka Wilhelm. He moved to Manitowoc in 1919, where he 
married the former Marie Rosik, July 7, 1923, at St. Boniface. She preceded 
him in death July 7, 1949. Mr. Wilhelm was employed at Mirro Aluminum all his 
life, retiring in 1963. He was a life member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, a grandson, a great granddaughter, 
and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, a daughter, 
Arlene, a grandson, Bradley, a sister and three brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 10:30 a.m. until the time 
of services on Wednesday. There will be no Tuesday visitation at the Funeral Home.
Herald Times Reporter   January, 1989


ARLINE WILHELM     Cemetery #43

Death Takes Two Year Old Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wilhelm, 814 South Seventh street mourning the death of 
their daughter, Arlene, who passed away suddenly at the family home, yesterday 
afternoon. She was born November 22, 1925, and was two years of age. The 
funeral will be held this afternoon, with services at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church at 4 o'clock, burial will be at Calvary
Herald Times   February 25, 1928


BRADLEY WILHELM     Cemetery #43

Bradley P. Wilhelm, 22, died Friday afternoon Feb 8, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will 
officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wilhelm was born July 19, 1962, at Manitowoc. He resided in Manitowoc all 
his life and attended St. Paul Parochial School and was a graduate of Roncalli 
High School with the Class of 1981.
Survivors include his parents, a brother, and his maternal grandfather, Anton 
Wilhelm of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
where a prayer service will be 8 p.m. Sunday by Deacon William Klein. Memorials 
may be made to St. Paul Parish or Roncalli High School.
February, 1985


DONALD F. WILHELM   cemetery #39

Donald F. Wilhelm, age 76, of 502 Winchester Road, Carlsbad, N.M., 
died on Thursday Jan. 31, 2008, at the Carlsbad Medical Center in 
Carlsbad, N.M. 
Donald was born on June 1, 1931, in Oshkosh, son of the late Frank 
and Frances (Buresh) Wilhelm. He grew up on a farm near Maple Grove 
and attended local schools. On May 7, 1953, Don was married to the 
former Dolores Lakatos at St. Anne Catholic Church in Francis Creek. 
Don was a projectionist at the local Manitowoc movie theaters for 
more than 35 years. Don and Dolores farmed, and after the death of 
their son, David, the couple moved to Polifka Corners, until moving 
to Carlsbad, N.M., in 1991. Don was a true farmer at heart. On their 
little farm in Carlsbad, N.M., Don and Dolores always had a beloved 
dog, Willy, who died in 2005, and now have Teddy, who was Don's best
buddy. His miniature horse, Mocha, will miss him too. He will be 
truly missed by his wife, daughter, and the rest of his loving family 
in Wisconsin. Don will also be missed by his friends in Carlsbad, 
N.M., at the senior center, where he shot pool with them and played 
cards. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Frances Wilhelm; 
his son: David Wilhelm; one infant brother; two brothers: Lester 
Wilhelm and Bobby Wilhelm; and one sister: Dorothy Wagner. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, 
at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Reifs Mills. The Rev. Paul Paider 
will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow in 
the parish cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. 
until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving 
the Wilhelm family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 6, 2008 


FRANK WILHELM     Cemetery #6

1 November 1848 - 16 April 1938; Buried at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, 
Clarks Mills, WI (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

MANITOWOC COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS (Transcribed)
Frank Wilhelm
male, widowed, retired
b. 1 Nov. 1848, Austria
d. April 16, 1938, County, Manitowoc; Township, Cato/age 89 yrs. 5mo. 15da.
How long in US if foreign birth… 73 years
husband of: Katherine Tuschel
Name Of Father: Joseph Wilhelm, b. Austria
Maiden Name Of Mother: Katherine Richter, b. Austria
Informant: Chas Wilhelm, Reedsville,R 2
Burial, Cremation Or Removal: Clarks Mills…DATE… April 18, 1938
Funeral Director: Steve Shimon, Reedsville, R 2
Filed: April 20, 1938, LW Pwanka, Registrar
Filed: April 18, 1938, Harry A Kruger. Sub-Registrar
I Hereby Certify, that I attended deceased from Dec 1, 1937, 
  to April 15, 1938. I last saw him alive on April 15, 1938, 
  death is said to have occurred on the date stated above at 
  6:15 AM. 
  The Principal Cause Of Death and related causes of importance 
  in order of onset were as follows:… Chronic myocarditis; Senility. 
  (Signed) R.S. Simenson, M.D., (Address) Valders, Wis


JOSEPH WILHELM  (d. 1968)  cemetery #55

Funeral services for Joseph Wilhelm, 84, of Rt. 2, Cato, who died 
Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:45 a.m. 
Saturday at Watt Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Wilhelm was born in the Town of Franklin Sept. 9, 1883, son of 
the late Joseph and Anna Zelinka Wilhelm. He never married and made 
his home with a niece, Mrs. Harry Zipperer Sr. He was a member of 
the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include a brother, Anton, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. 
Preceding him in death were a sister and two brothers.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 and 8:30 p.m. the Holy Name Society (sic).
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 11, 1968 P.20
********
(Joseph Wilhelm/30 Sep 1882/Jul 1968/SSDI)
(Note: The b. date doesn't match the stone/obit b. date doesn't match
stone either or ssdi)


KATHERINE TUSCHEL WILHELM        Cemetery #6

25 June 1848 - 9 June 1928; Buried St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, 
Clarks Mills, WI  (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

MANITOWOC COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS (Transcribed)
Katherine Tuschel Wilhelm
Residence…Cato, Wis
Length of residence in city or town where death occurred…70 years
How long in US if foreign birth…70 years
Female, married, housewife
husband: Frank Wilhelm
b: June 25, 1848, Austria
d: June 9, 1928/age: 79 years, 11 months, 11 days/County, Manitowoc, Township, Cato
     buried Clarks Mills on 12 June 1928
father: (no name), b. Austria
mother: (no name), b. Austria
Informant: Chas Wilhelm, Reedsville, Wis
Filed: June 11, 1928, Louis Pwanka, Registrar
I Hereby Certify, that I attended deceased from Feb 27, 1928, to June 1, 1928; 
  that I last saw her alive on June 1, 1928, and that death occurred on the date 
  stated above at 4:10 PM. 
Cause Of Death was as follows: Cerebral hemorrhage (Duration) 4 Mos. 
  Contributory: Septicemia (Duration) 10 ds.
 (Signed)…J.M. Kelb, M.D….6-11-28…Cato, Wis
Undertaker: E.J. Shiman, Reedsville


LINCOLN WILHELM   cemetery #33

Lincoln E. Wilhelmy(sic), 53, letter carrier for many years, died Friday 
afternoon after a heart attack at home, 1214 S 18th St., Manitowoc.
Mr. Wilhelmy was born at Manitowoc Feb. 12, 1909, son of the late Ernst and 
Mary Neumann Wilhelmy.  He married Sylvia Hallemeyer at Appleton Feb. 14, 1942, 
and the couple established residence at Manitowoc. He had been a letter carrier 
for Manitowoc Post Office Dept. since 1936. Mr. Wilhelmy was a member of Nation 
Association of Letter Carriers. He attended Manitowoc schools and was graduated 
in 1927 from Lincoln High School.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter (private), at home; a brother, Leonard 
Wilhelmy, of Klamath Falls, Ore.; and six sisters, Mrs. George Stephani, Mrs.
Francis Scheurell and Miss Hattie Wilhelmy, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Hollis Webster, 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ralph Houghton, of Kenosha and Mrs. Kenneth Coffin, of Siaconset, 
Mass.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 19, 1963
(Note: Surname needs verified/it's Wilhelmy in the newspaper)


MARIE WILHELM     Cemetery #43

Mrs. Anton Wilhelm, 49, of 814 South 17th street, died late Saturday, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home and at 9 a. m. at St Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Earl 
Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Wilhelm, nee Marie Rosik was born in 1900 in Gigs. She was married to 
Mr. Wilhelm in 1923, and the couple moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors are the husband, son, four brothers, Peter of Gibson, Steve of 
Cooperstown, Felix and Frank of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Frank Behrman 
of Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the funeral where the rosary will be recited 
at 7 o'clock this evening.
Herald Times     July 11, 1949
(note: She died of TB of the spine and kidneys)


HENRY WILHELMY   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1908: 
Our city has lost another of our German pioneers. Henry Wilhelmy, the 
wellknown nurseryman who settled in Manitowoc in 1854, died Sunday at 
age 78. Mr. Wilhelmy was born in Germany and came to America at age 24, 
spending a year in New York before coming to Manitowoc. Since 1864 he 
has been living on his farm at Silver Creek. He is survived by his widow 
and 8 children.


PHILIPINA WILHELMY   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 17 June 1909:
Mrs. Wilhelmi, widow of the late nurseryman John Wilhelmi who died last
fall, on Sunday followed her husband in death. Mrs. Wilhelmi had suffered a
stroke recently and because of her age was unable to recover. The funeral 
was held yesterday afternoon.


ANNA W. WILKE       cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1874:
Death of wife of John A. Wilke on Wed., 20 July in the vicinity of Two Rivers.
She was the sister of Supervisor Bernhardt Wilkens of Two Rivers. Burial on
the following Friday.


BERNHARD WILKE   cemetery #89A

County record - VOLUME #6, PAGE #166, DOCUMENT #266

NAME OF DECEASED:  Bernhard Wilke
COLOR/SEX:  White / male
OCCUPATION:  Farmer
AGE:  42 yrs. 6 mo. 19 days
FATHER:  Erhardt Wilke
FATHER'S BIRTHPLACE:  Germany
MOTHER:  Anna Wilkens
MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE:  Germany
BIRTHPLACE OF DECEASED:  Manitowoc Co. Wisconsin
BIRTHDATE:  Aug. 18, 1856
CERTIFICATION:  Married
SPOUSE OF DECEASED:  Regina Bartels Wilke
DEATH DATE:  May 7, 1899
CAUSE OF DEATH: apoploxy
LENGTH OF DISEASE:  2 hrs.
PLACE OF DEATH:  Two Rivers, Wisconsin
WAS IN SERVICE:  no
NAME OF UNDERTAKER:  H.F. Wilsmann
PLACE OF BURIAL:  City of Two Rivers
DATE OF REGISTRATION:  May 7, 1899
********
From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899:
On Sat. Bernhard Wilke, a well-known farmer in Town Mishicott, attended the
marriage of Albert Franz with Miss Mary Stueck in Neshoto. At 3 a.m. Sun.
he got ready to go home and went to the stall to prepare his horse when he fell
unconscious. He was taken into the house and a doctor was called who indicated that
Mr. Wilke had suffered a stroke and nothing more could be done. He died 1-1/2 hours
later without having regained consciousness. The deceased, who was 42 years old, is
survived by his widow and one child. His funeral was held Tues. in Two Rivers.
*********
KNEW NOT THE HOUR.
Death Summons Came to Bernard Wilke Without Warning.
WAS A SAD HOME COMING.
Deceased Attended a Wedding and Was Stricken down While 
Preparing to go Home-Died an Hour Later.
Bernard Wilke, a prominent farmer residing near Mishicott, 
died very suddently Sunday morning as a result of a stroke 
of apoplexy.
Mr. Wilke was a guest at the wedding of Mr. Albert Franz 
and Miss Lena Steaks, which event was celebrated at the 
home of the brides' parents in Neshota Saturday evening. 
He arrived in the evening, accompanied by a friend and 
they had unharnessed their team, placing them in the barn. 
After the wedding ceremony had been performed the guests 
united in a celebration of the event and the evening was 
passed in card playing and feasting. Mr. Wilke was in the 
best of spirits and was evidently enjoying himself. He was 
jolly and a leader in all the festivities of the evening. 
About 3:30 Sunday morning the guests began to depart for 
their respective homes among the rest, Mr. Wilke and his 
friend. After bidding their host good-bye they repaired to 
the barn to harness the team. While endeavoring to fasten 
a strap on the harness Mr. Wilke fell forward and his 
friend rushed to his assistance. He was unconscious and 
aid was summoned from the outside. The unconscious man 
was carried to the house and a doctor sent for. When the 
physician arrived he could do nothing and after lingering 
for an hour and a half, the patient breathed his last.
Wilke is a prominent farmer of that section and was 
considered well-to-do. He is about 45 years of age and 
leaves a wife and one daughter, a young girl of 16 years 
of age. The funeral will be held at Two Rivers to-morrow 
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 8, 1899
(Note: The bride's name was Caroline "Lena" Stueck)


CARL WILKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1907: 
Death here Friday of Washington Street resident 86-year old Carl Wilke,
following a stroke which he suffered 4 years ago and which ultimately 
caused his death. Mr. Wilke came from Germany to Manitowoc County in 
1853 and has been a resident of our county ever since. He leaves 3 sons 
and a daughter. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
********
[Carl Wilke/bur. 06-11-1907/age 86 yrs./cause: presmonia]


ERMA M. WILKE   cemetery #89A

Funeral services for Mrs. Otto F. Wilke, 77, of Lake Dora Trailer Park, 
Tavares, Fla., formerly of Two Rivers, who died Thursday morning at home, 
will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. James Knuth officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. Memorial services were Friday afternoon at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Tavares.
Mrs. Wilke nee Erma Brummer, was born Oct. 26, 1895, at Two Rivers, a daughter 
of the late William and Wihelmina Voigt Bruemmer. She was married April 12, 1918 
to Otto F. Wilke, former president of the Two Rivers City Council. For the last 
16 years the couple spent most of the time in Florida.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother, Harold, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 17, 1973


FRED. WILKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903:
Mr. Fred. Wilke died Sat. following a 2-day illness in the residence of 
his son-in-law Gustav Levenhagen. The deceased was born 19 Dec. 1822 in 
Drewitz, Prussia, and came to America with his family in 1856, settling 
in Manitowoc where he lived ever since. His wife preceded him in death 
2 yrs. ago. He is survived by a son and a daughter. The funeral was held 
Tues. afternoon.
**********
[Fred Wilke/bur. 04-18-1903/bur. on John F. Wilkie lot]
[There is an empty space between Hannah and Fred. On the other side of 
him is Ruth Walker (possibly a grandchild of Fred based on her year of 
birth) and then Dr. Claude Walker.  They are all buried on the John F. 
Wilkie lot]
(Note: listed with Wilkie)


HANNAH WILKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1901:
Mrs. Fred Wilke, whose unlucky accident we reported last week, 
died Mon. from her injuries. The deceased was born in Germany 
on 28 May 1830 and came to Manitowoc with her husband in 1855 
where she has lived ever since. She is survived by her sorrowing 
husband, one son and one daughter. The funeral was held yesterday 
from the German Methodist Church.
********
[Hannah Wilke/bur. 07-23-1901/age 71 yrs./cause: fracture of hip joint
bur. on John F. Wilkie lot]
(Note: listed with Wilkie)


HENRIETTA WILKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908: 
Death Wednesday evening last week of 80-yr. old Mrs. Henriette Wilke of old
age debility. She is survived by her husband, Gottlieb Wilke and 4 sons as 
well as 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sunday 
afternoon.
[cause: acute bronchitis]


HENRY WILKE   cemetery #89A

DEATH REMOVES HENRY WILKE, PIONEER
Henry Wilke, pioneer citizen of the county, successful farmer and
for years a member of the County Board and one of the county Insane
Asylum trustees answered the call of the silent messenger Monday night,
passing away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Otto Engel, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wilke, who is the father of H.C. Wilke, cashier of the Bank of Two
Rivers, had been in failing health for the past year and of late his
decline was rapid.
Deceased was a lad of ten years when he came to this country with his
parents in 1854 and the family settled on a farm four miles from this
city, in the midst of what was then a wilderness. He was born in 
Lubenburg, Germany in 1844.
When his parents were settled on the farm where, after years of hard
work they cleared away the timber and stumps, he was able to attend
the country school a few months during the winter. But although his
attendance at school was limited, he took advantage of every 
opportunity to improve his knowledge and was successful in spite of
difficulties.
In 1871 he was married to Elizabeth Krumdick who was his faithful 
and devoted companion until she passed away two years ago. They conducted
the Wilke farm in a progressive and business like manner and were among
the most prosperous farmers of the vicinity, esteemed and honored by many
neighbors and friends. Deceased held town offices and later, after moving
to this ciy to reside in 1904, he was elected as supervisor, serving in
that capacity for eight years. He was on the county asylum board for ten
years. In his official duties he was always concientious and fearless.
Mr. Wilke was, from his boyhood, affiliated with St. John's Lutheran
church, of which he was always a devout member and he tried to govern the 
acts of his daily life by the principals of true Christianity.
Besides his only son and daughter, deceased is survived by three sisters,
Mrs. Catherine Goedjen, Manitowoc; Mrs Geo. Kahrs, Two Rivers; and Miss
Anna Hallaner, Watertown, South Dakota.
The funeral will be held this afternoon from the home of H.C. Wilke,
with services at the Lutheran church.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, February 9, 1923
*********
EX-MEMBER OF ASYLUM BOARD CALLED BY DEATH
Henry Wilke, one of the best known pioneers of Manitowoc county, who served for 
years as a member of the board of trustees of the County insane asylum, died at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Otto Engel, 1227 So. Twelfth street, last night, 
aged 79. Mr. Wilke had been in failing health for a year and recently his decline 
had been rapid.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the Lutheran church at Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Haase officiating and burial will be in that city where Mr. 
Wilke made his home for many years.
Born in Germany August 31, 1844, Mr. Wilke came to America as a boy of ten with 
his parents, locating on a farm north of Two Rivers where he remained until 1904 
when he retired and removed to Two Rivers. He served from the Third ward of that 
city as a member of the county board for eight years and as a trustee of the 
asylum for ten years, serving in both positions with credit to himself and the 
county.
Mr. Wilke was married in 1871 to Elizabeth Krumdick who preceded him in death 
two years ago. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Engel, this city and H.C. 
Wilke, Two Rivers and by three sisters, Mrs. George Kahrs, Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Catherine Goedgen and a half sister, Miss Anna Halleuer, of Watertown, S.D.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1923 P. 1


JOHN WILKE   cemetery #89A

County record - VOLUME #12, DOCUMENT #577

NAME OF DECEASED:  John Wilke
COLOR/ SEX:  White/ male
OCCUPATION:  Farmer
AGE:  56 yrs. 3 mo. 15 days
FATHER:  Ervin Wilke
FATHER"S BIRTHPLACE:  Germany
MOTHER;  Anna Wilkens
MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE:  Germany
BIRTHPLACE OF DECEASED:  Wisconsin
BIRTH DATE:  Aug. 30, 1860
CERTIFICATION:  Married
DEATH DATE:  Dec. 16, 1916 at 1 a.m.
CAUSE OF DEATH:  Carlinonia of signoid colon
LENGTH OF DISEASE:  9 mo.
PLACE OF DEATH:  Two Rivers, Wisconsin
RESIDENCE:   Two Rivers, Wisconsin
NAME OF PHYSICAN:  E Gates, M.D.
NAME OF INFORMANT:  Mrs. John Wilke, Two Rivers, Wisconsin
PLACE OF BURIAL:  Two Rivers, Wisconsin
DATE OF BURIAL:  Dec. 19, 1916
DATE OF REGISTRATION:  Jan. 3, 1917
REGISTRAR:  Henry Krase


JOHN E. WILKE   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1896: 
Death last week in Two Rivers of Mr. J.E. Wilke, one of the 
oldest and foremost citizens of that town. The funeral took 
place Sun. at the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.


URSULA WILKE   cemetery #31

Ursula Margaret Mayer Wilke was born 28 Jul 1916 in Belgium, Ozaukee Co., 
Wisconsin. Died 21 Sep 2011 Tripoli, Oneida Co., Wisconsin.
Father was Louis Mayer, mother Mary nee Petesch. (buried same cem.)
Was married to Richard William Wilke. 2nd husband was Walter F. Rettela.
From researcher.
********
I checked SSDI:
Ursula M Rettela/Birth: 28 Jul 1916/Death: 21 Sep 2011/Tripoli, Oneida, Wisconsin


WILHELMINE WILKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1896: 
Death Wed. last week of Wilhelmine Wilke of pneumonia, 
at age 77 yrs. 2 mos. 2 days. She was born in Zoellenow, 
Pomerania, and came to America in 1855, living the last 
31 yrs. in Manitowoc. She is survived by her husband, 4 
children, and 1 grandchild. The burial took place Fri. 
in the city cemetery.
******
[Wilhelmine Wilke/bur. 08-07-1896/age 77 yrs./cause: chronic bronchitis]


WILLIAM W. WILKE   cemetery #44

William W. Wilke, age 80, of 1230 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning, May 25, 2009, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, surrounded by his 
loving family. 
He was born on May 16, 1929, son of the late John and Esther (Nickels) 
Wilke. William attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, 
graduating with the class of 1948. On Oct 7, 1950, he married Mary Jean 
Ziarnik at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. William was a sergeant 
in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from January 1951 until 
December 1953. He was employed at Kurth Malting in Manitowoc as a maltster 
for 24 years until his retirement. William was a member of the Manitowoc 
Eagles Club Aerie 706 and the VFW Otto Oas Post 659.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He also was preceded in death by one brother: Russell Wilke; one grandchild: 
Michael Vogt; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Felix and Josephine Ziarnik: 
one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, where military rites will be accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post 659.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of the 
service at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Manitowoc County 
Community Hospice and Tower 1 nurses and CNA's at St. May's Home for their 
care and compassion shown towards Bill and his family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, May 27, 2009
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


AMANDA WILKENS   cemetery #89A

Mrs. Henry Wilkens, 78, the former Amanda Zander of Two Rivers, died Thursday 
at her home in Manistee, Michigan.
The remains will be brought here for burial and arrangements will be in carge 
of the Frazier Mortuary. The funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. 
from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers and burial will 
be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery in Two Rivers.
Mrs. Wilkens was born in Two Rivers in 1864 and she and her husband continued 
to reside there for sometime after their marriage before moving to Nessen City, 
Michigan. She lived a Nessen City until shortly before her death.
Only immediate survivor is a grandson Kenneth Wilkens of Port Huron, Michigan 
and there are some nephews and nieces in this territory.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5


BERNHARD WILKENS   cemetery #89A

EX-MAYOR WILKENS IS DEAD
Two Rivers Man Well Known Throughout the County—A Pioneer
Ex-Mayor Bernard J. Wilkens, of Two Rivers, a pioneer resident of 
Manitowoc county and a man whose acquaintance extended throughout 
this section of the state, died Tuesday night. Two years ago Mr. 
Wilkens suffered paralysis and since that time had been failing 
in health. 
He was 77 years of age and a native of Germany. His residence in 
Manitowoc county dates back previous to the fifties and years ago 
he was a prominent millwright and carpenter contractor. He was the 
architect and builder of many of the manufacturing plants in his 
home city and had been identified with building here as well. Mr. 
Wilkens was one of the defenders of the Union in the Civil war 
and served throughout the conflict as a member of a Wisconsin 
company. He was prominent in affairs of Two Rivers and from the 
year 1886 until 1890 was mayor of the city. He was highly esteemed 
and many friends sorrow in his demise. A wife and two sons, Henry 
Wilkens, Nessen City, Mich., and Louis Wilkens, of Two Rivers 
survives him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald | Thursday, April 17, 1902 | Page 1
********
From Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1902: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Apr.)
Bernhard Wilkens, who died last week at age 71, was buried Fri. 
by the local Sons of Hermann Lodge. He was a man held in high 
esteem by everyone, having served our city as mayor as well as 
a long-time alderman. He leaves a widow and 2 grown sons. 


CHRISTEL B. WILKENS   cemetery #83

Christel B. Wilkens, 64, of 134 Paine St., Kiel died early today at  
St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient five weeks.  Mr.  
Wilkens had been a barber in Kiel for 35 years, operating his own  
shop on Fremont St. during recent years.  A son of the late Henry and  
Elizabeth Bishop Wilkens, he was born in Bremen, Germany, Aug. 9,  
1895.  His parents brought him to Kiel at the age of nine months.   
During World War I, Mr. Wilkens served four years in the U.S. Marine  
Corps.  Much of his duty was aboard Navy ships in the various war  
theaters.  Following the war he attended barber school in Milwaukee  
and on Nov. 23, 1921, married Rose Giesen of HIlbert.  The couple  
lived in New Holstein until moving to Kiel 35 years ago.  He was a  
member of Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens Post 99, American Legion, at Kiel.   
The post is named partly in memory of two sons of Mr. and Mrs.  
Wilkens, Henry and John, both of whom were killed in action in France  
during World War II.  Mr. Wilkens also belonged to Badger Tri-County  
Post 6707, Veterans of Foreign WArs, in Kiel.  Surviving are his  
wife:  four sons (names omitted for privacy), all of Kiel; 10  
grandchildren; and four sisters, Mrs. Catherine Grace, Dayton, Ohio,  
Mrs. Mary Cota and Mrs. Jennie McGauly, Webster Grove, Mo., and Miss  
Elisebeth Wilkens, St. Louis.  In addition to the two sons, he was  
preceded in death by a brother, Henry.  The Requiem Mass will be at  
10 a.m. Thursday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel with  
the Rev. George Kiefer celebrant.  Burial will be in the parish  
cemetery.  Mass will follow 9:30 family rites at the Meiselwitz  
Funeral Home.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m.  
Wednesday.  A parish Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Sheboygan Press, Tues. Oct. 20, 1959, p. 8, c. 6
********
Funeral services for Christel B. Wilkens, 64, of 134 Paine St., Kiel,  
a retired barber who died early Tuesday morning, were held at 10 a.m.  
Thursday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel following  
brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home.  The Rev. George Kiefer  
was celebrant of the requiem Mass.  Burial took place in the church  
cemetery.  For the parish vigil at the funeral home on Wednesday  
evening Henry Meyer led the rosary.  Pallbearers were Roland Beckman,  
Armand Bunge, Orville Hanke, Harvey Kattre, Lester Konz and Alex  
Lullofff.  Members of Kasper, Beckley, Wilkens American Legion Post  
No. 99 and the Badger Tri-County V.F.W. post No. 6707 conducted  
military rites at the grave.
Sheboygan Press, Fri. Oct. 23, 1959, p. 10, c. 6


HENRY WILKENS   (died 1933) cemetery #82
 
Henry Wilkens, aged 84 passed away at his home in Maplewood, Missouri 
Sunday night as a result of heart disease. The deceased was born in 
Langwedel, Hanover, Germany, October 25, 1848, and at the age of 18 he 
came over to this country for the first time and located at New York. 
Mr. Wilkens made six trips back to the old country.
On September 5, 1886 he was married to Miss Louise Bischoff of Germany. 
After their marriage they located in New York and resided there for a 
number of years, and then lived in the state of Rhode Island for some 
time. After living in Rhode Island, they returned to Germany, and in 
1897 they came to Kiel, where they resided for 23 years.
Mr. Wilkens was a carpenter by trade and was employed for many years at 
the Kiel Furniture Company plant. In 1920 they disposed of their property 
here and moved to Maplewood, Missouri, where they have resided ever since.
Seven children were born to this union, of whom one daughter passed away 
in her youth. Survivors are: His wife, four daughters and two sons, namely: 
Mrs. Thomas (Catherine) McCullen and Mrs. John (Jennie) MacCauley of Pine 
Lawn, Missouri, and Mary and Elizabeth Wilkens, both at home; Henry of 
Milwaukee, and Christel B. of Kiel. Also six grandchildren and one sister, 
Mrs. Louis Huenerberg of Milwaukee.
The body arrived in this city on Tuesday evening by train and was removed 
to the home of Christel B. Wilkens, corner of First and Paine streets, 
where funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30, and at 
2:00 at the St. Peter Reformed church. The Christel family were former 
members of that church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate, with burial 
in the Kiel cemetery. - 1933


HENRY WILKENS, JR.  (d. 1935) cemetery #82

Kiel—Henry Wilkens, 47, resident of Milwaukee and formerly of 
this city, passed away Monday at a Milwaukee hospital.  Mr. 
Wilkens was born Feb. 6, 1888, at Langwedel, Germany, the son 
of the late Henry and Louise Wilkens, former residents of Kiel. 
He came to this country with his parents as a child and the 
family lived in New York and Rock Island, Ill., before coming 
here.  Mr. Wilkens resided here until 1915, when he moved to 
Milwaukee.  As a young man he served in the United States navy 
for four years and traveled to Europe at the age of 21.  
On July 17, 1915, Mr. Wilkens was united in marriage to Miss 
Grace Honeywell of Plymouth and the couple have always made 
their home in Milwaukee.  
Besides his widow, Mr. Wilkens is survived by a brother, 
Christel B. Wilkens, of Kiel, and four sisters, Mrs. Catherine 
McCullons, Mrs. John S. McGauley and the Misses Mary and 
Elizabeth Wilkens of St. Louis, Mo. 
The body was brought to Kiel this morning and taken to the C. J. 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home where the Rev. E. L. Worthman will 
conduct funeral services Wednesday.  Interment will be made in 
the Kiel Cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, November 12, 1935


JOHN A. WILKENS   cemetery #83

Second Son Is Killed On French Soil.  Kiel. - Mr. and Mrs. Christel  
B. Wilkens, 413 Payne street, Kiel, were informed this morning by the  
war department that their son, Pfc. John A. Wilkens, 21, was killed  
in action on Nov. 17, in France.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilkens lost another  
son, Pvt. Henry Wilkens, who was also killed in action in France last  
June 15.  John was born in Hilbert on Dec. 12, 1923, and was educated  
in the Kiel schools, graduating from the Kiel High school in 1941.   
He was inducted into the army in February, 1943, and received his  
training at Fort Lewis, Wash., Shreveport, La., and Camp Phillips,  
Kan.  In September of this year he was sent overseas, directly to  
France.  Survivors are his parents; four brothers (names omitted for  
privacy); and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Giesen, of  
Hilbert.  Military funeral services will be held at the St. Peter and  
St. Paul Catholic church here on Monday, Dec. 4, at 9 a.m. with  
Father F.X. Kheil officiating.  The American Legion post will attend  
the services in a body and carry out the military rites.
Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Nov. 30, 1944, p. 14, c. 4


LOUIS WILKENS   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Sept. 1909:
Louis Wilkens, well-known resident of Two Rivers, died Wednesday last week in
an Indianapolis Sanatorium where he had gone several weeks ago with Bright's
disease, an illness with which he had suffered for a long time. Mr. Wilkens, who
was 48, has been a resident of Two Rivers since his childhood. For many years he
was employed in Mann's Store where he advanced until finally becoming manager of
the Two Rivers Mercantile Co., which he had to give up a few years ago because of
his illness. The body was taken to Two Rivers and the funeral conducted Friday
afternoon under the auspices of the Free Mason Lodge.


LOUISA WILKENS   cemetery #82

Mrs. Wilkens Dies in South
Body Being Brought Here; Last Rites are Planned for Friday
Christel B. Wilkens of Kiel, received a telegram message Tuesday morning, 
informing him of the sudden death of his mother, Mrs. Louise Wilkens, 
which occurred suddenly early Tuesday morning, according to the message.
An hour before Mr. Wilkens had received a letter from a sister, to the 
effect that his mother and sisters were coming to Kiel to be present for 
his birthday, which occurs today (Thursday), August 9.
Mrs. Wilkens, who was before her marriage Miss Louise Bischoff, was born in 
Bromen, Germany, on September 28, 1862, and reached the age of 72 years. She 
was married to Henry Wilkens of Hanover, Germany, September 12, 1886, and the 
couple located in New York City after leaving Germany. From there the Wilkens
famiiy moved to Rock Island and several years later came to Kiel, where they 
resided 28 years.
Thirteen years ago, March 1921, the family disposed of their residence here, 
and moved to Maplewood, Missouri, where the couple has resided since. Mr. 
Wilkens preceded his wife in death, January 15, 1933, and since the death
of her husband, Mrs. Wilkens has made her home with her daughters in 
Maplewood.
Survivors are four daughters and two sons, namely: Mrs. Catherine McCullen, 
Miss Mary and Miss Elizabeth Wilkens, all of Maplewood, Mo., and Mrs. John
(Jennie) McCauly of Springfield, Mo., Henry Wilkens of Milwaukee and Christel 
B. Wilkens of here, and seven grandchildren.
The body will arrive in Kiel on Wednesday evening and will be taken to the 
home of Chnistel Wilkens at the corner of First and Paine streets, from where 
funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30, and at two o'clock
services will be held at the St. Peter Reformed church, with Prof. L.C. 
Hessert of the Mission House college, Franklin, officiating. Burial will be 
made in the Kiel cemetery in the family lot.
Prof. Hessert is serving the congregation of the St. Peter Reformed church 
during the month of August, in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. E. L. 
Worthman, who with his family is on a month's tour of the east. Sept. 19, 1934


JOHN F. WILKER   cemetery #33

John F. Wilker, 58, of 418 Watson Rd., Memorial Dr., Two Rivers, died early 
Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient 
eight days.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, by the Rev. Richard Weber. Burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Garden, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Wilker was born Aug. 17, 1913, at Two Rivers, son of the late John and 
Sarah Baerwald Wilker. He attended Two Rivers public schools. Before being 
employed for 25 years at Mirro Aluminum Co. and until his retirement six 
years ago, he was an employe of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for several 
years.
He leaves his wife, the former Alice Boettcher, whom he married April 20, 1936, 
at Rockford, Ill.; a daughter, two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a 
brother, Paul of Mishicot, and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 23, 1971


RAYMOND WILKER    cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sep. 1903:
Raymond Wilger, the 11-yr. old son of William Wilger in Two Rivers, died
Mon. of a cerebral illness.


MARY A. WILKIE   cemetery #44

Mrs. Elmer Wilkie, 86, of 1534 Adams St., Madison, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Madison.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wilkie, nee Mary Hermann, was born Mar. 22, 1886, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late John and Bertha Wienke Hermann. She was marred to Elmer Wilkie 
April 11, 1914, at Sheboygan. After their marriage they live in Milwaukee until 
1919 when they moved to Madison. Mrs. Wilkie was a member of the Eastern Star 
Monona Chapter No. 5, Wimadoughses Club and Milwaukee Railroad Women's Club.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Janet) Thurner, of New 
Berlin, Wis.; a brother, John Hermann, of Downey, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Hilary 
Peot, of Manitowoc; and a granddaughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 14, 1972
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[Mary Hermann Wilkie/d. 12-13-1972 at Madison WI/age 86 yrs./bur. on Hilary M. Peot lot]


FRIEDERICKE WILKOWSKE   cemetery #44

DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS FOR CO. PIONEER 
Death late yesterday came to the relief of Mrs. Fredericka(sic), wife 
of August Wilkowski, who for many months had been a sufferer from illness. 
Decedent was formerly a resident of Mishicott where the family resided 
for 35 years up to five years ago when they removed to the city. 
[Mrs. Wilkowski] was born in Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany, June 23, 
1847. Besides her husband she is survived by nine children. The funeral 
will be held Thursday afternoon from the German M.E. church, Rev. 
Schelhaase officiating. Deceased was a member of the Woman's Relief 
Corps which will attend the funeral. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 18, 1915, Page 5 
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Mr. and Mrs. Herman Berndt of Fond du Lac were in the city yesterday to 
attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Wilkowske. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 21, 1915, Page 3 
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After attending the funeral here of the late Mrs. Wilkowske the following 
have returned to their respective homes: Mrs. Hannah Lehr to Abrams, Mrs. 
Victor Lehr to Oconto, Herman Wilkowske to Milwaukee, Rev. Robert Wilkowske 
to Wittenberg and Hugo Wilkowske to Green Bay. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 24, 1915, Page 3
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[bur. 20 May 1915/cause: carcinoma of liver]


AUGUST WILKOWSKI   cemetery #44

VETERANS TO HONOR COMRADE WHO IS 80 TODAY
G.A.R. Boys to Have Banquet at Birthday of Aug. Wilkowsky
Grand Army veterans of the city will honor August Wilkowske, comrade 
in Walker Post, and for many years flag bearer of the post, who today 
passes his eightieth birthday anniversary. The Grand Army boys will be 
guests at a dinner at the Wilkowske home on South Ninth street this 
evening. Commander Henry Schmidt will be toastmaster of the occasion. 
The ranks of the Grand Army are thinning rapidly and every occasion 
which affords the “boys” a chance to get together is enjoyed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 19, 1917, Page 4
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G.A.R. Commander Is Laid To Rest
The American Legion furnished a firing squad of eight men, two color guards, 
two color bearers and a bugler for the funeral of August Wilkowski, commander 
of the Horace M. Walker G.A.R. Post, held this afternoon and the full military 
honors were paid to the dead. Services were held at the German M.E. church, 
and Rev. A.R. E. Schreiber officiating with members of the G.A.R. post and 
the Women's Relief Corps in attendance. Burial was at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 29, 1924 P. 5
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[August WILKOWSKI/bur 05-29-1924/cause: apoplexy]