[ WIR ] OBITUARIES
LOUISA WIRTH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897: A heart attack took the life suddenly of Mrs. Louisa Wirth, wife of well-known Mathias Wirth, of Manitowoc. The deceased, who was 61, is survived by her husband and 2 grown children. She was buried yesterday in the city cemetery. ******** [cause: heart failure] MARIE K. WIRTH Mrs. Alfred Wirth, 72, of 906 Jay St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wirth, nee Marie Spinker, was born Feb. 20, 1901, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Kate Hrdina Spinker, She was married to Alfred Wirth Aug. 28, 1944, at Manitowoc. The couple always resided at Manitowoc. Mrs. Wirth was formerly employed at Aluminum Specialty for 26 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Her husband preceded her in death in 1967. A brother, John, also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 10, 1973 ********** [d. 04-19-1973/age 72 yrs./widow of Alfred P. Wirth] (20 Feb 1901/Apr 1973/SSDI)
MATHIAS WIRTH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1901: Death in Chicago on Tues. of Mr. M. Wirth, a former resident of our city who is well known here. He was 77-yrs. 8-mos. old and died of heart illness. His body will be sent here on Thurs. and taken from the Northwestern Depot for burial. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901: Last week we briefly reported the death of our esteemed fellow citizen Mathias Wirth who had operated a gunsmith shop here for many years. Some years ago he sold his Franklin St. shop and went to be with his children living in Chicago. He died there 22 Jan. He leaves 2 children - Mr. August Wirth, with whose family he resided, and Miss Alma Wirth. During the Civil War he served with the 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He was a member of the Horace M. Walker Post of the G.A.R. This Post took his body, which had arrived Fri. noon at the Northwestern Station accompanied by his children and his son's wife, and conducted his funeral at the city cemetery attended by many mourners. ********** [cause: heart disease]
MINNIE WIRTH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1892: Death in Chicago last Sun. morning of Miss Minnie Wirth, daughter of our former resident M. Wirth, who has lived in Chicago for several years. The deceased who was 29 yrs. of age, has been ill for several years and bedridden for the past few months. Her body was brought here and laid to rest Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery.
ANNA WIRTZ cemetery #43 Mrs. Anna Wirtz, 66, of 1221 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Wirtz, nee Anna Sporer, was born in 1885 in Two Creeks, and in 1907 was married to Frank Frish. He died in 1916 and in 1918 she was married to Fred Wirtz. They moved to Manitowoc 30 years ago. Mr. Wirtz died in 1948. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Felix Zych of Manitowoc and a son, Ben F. Frisch of Cicero, Ill.; four brothers, Louis of Route 2, Manitowoc, Otto of Two Creeks, Frank of Manitowoc, and Adolph of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Thor of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph Jacquette of Route 1, Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday, and the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 15, 1951 P. 2
FREDERICK WIRTZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902: Death yesterday morning of the 4-mo. old son of South 11th Street resident Ed. Wirtz following a short illness.
JOSEPH WISNER (d. 1934) cemetery #26 OLD RESIDENT DIES AT FARM Joseph Wisner Sr., 82, Is To Be Buried On Friday Joseph Wisner Sr., 82, a resident of the county for more than 60 years, died Tuesday afternoon at the farm home near Menchalville, in the town of Franklin. Mr. Wisner, who had been living a retired life on the farm now operated by his sons, was stricken with a cold last Friday from which complications developed. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic church in Kellnersville. The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1852 and at the age of 18 came to this country with his family, which located in Franklin. He was married in 1880 to Miss Catherine Havlovitz. They located on the homestead farm. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Wisner celebrated their golden wdding. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. John Hill, Cato; two sons, George and Joseph, Menchalville; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body was removed to the home this afternoon from the Husar and Wachal funeral home, Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 19, 1934 P. 5
JOHN WISNICKY cemetery #89D John Wisnicky, 83, of 1911 Madison St., Two Rivers, a retired Kewaunee County farmer, died Saturday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Wisnicky was born June 8, 1887, at Spring Valley, Ill., son of the late John and Mary Chrzan Wisnicky. He married the former Barbara Skubal at Krok, Kewaunee County, in October of 1911 after which they couple farmed in the area. They moved to Two Rivers in 1949 where Mr. Wisnicky was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co. until he was 65. His wife died in 1966. Surviving are four sons, Clarence and Frank of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, Elmer of Manitowoc and Daniel of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Oehlke and Mrs. Helen Harris of Milwaukee, 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 7:45 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1971
CAROLINE WISSLING cemetery #82 Mrs. Wissling, Formerly of Kiel, Dies at Milwaukee Kiel. – Mrs. Caroline Wissling, aged 77, widow of the late Fred Wissling, a former Kiel resident, passed away at her home, 2719 A. N. 33rd street, Milwaukee, Monday at 9:30 a. m. after a brief illness. The deceased, nee Caroline Brandt, was born in Lippe Detmold, Hohenhauzen, Germany, November 27, 1859. She was married to Fred Wissling of the same township on November 3, 1878, and in April, 1892, the Wissling family came to this country, locating in Millhome where they resided several months. For 31 years they resided in Kiel, where Mr. Wissling was an employee of the Kiel Wooden Ware company. Mr. Wissling preceded his wife in death on April 7, 1922. In 1923 Mrs. Wissling moved to Milwaukee, where she has resided up to the time of her departure. Survivors are four children: Fred, William, and Mrs. Alfred (Tillie) Rogahn of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Adolph (Henrietta) Thuerrwaechter of Fond du Lac: seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here, with burial in the Kiel cemetery, alongside the grave of her husband. The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church of this city will be in charge of the services. The body can be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday morning until the hour of services on Thursday afternoon. - 1936
FRITZ WISSLING cemetery #82 On Tuesday afternoon Fred. Wissling, Sr., one of the well-known residents of Kiel, passed to his reward at his home on Sixth street, after an illness of but a few weeks. The deceased was born on March 11, 1850, in Hohenhausen, Lippe-Detmold, Germany, where he grew to manhood. In 1878 he was married to Caroline Brand, and fifteen years later the family came to this country, settling in Kiel in 1893, where they have since lived. Their union was blessed with four children, all of whom are living. Mr. Wissling leaves to mourn, his wife and children, Mrs. Alfred Rogahn of Milwaukee, Mrs. Adolph Thuerwaechter of Garnet, Wm. Wissling at home and Fred. Wissling, Jr., of Milwaukee; and six grandchildren. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon, with interment in the Kiel cemetery, Rev. Rech of the Reformed church officiating. - April 1922
CATHERINE WITCZAK (d. 1934) WITCZAK, MRS. FELIX- Aged 74. Died Tuesday at home 913 South 26th street. Born Katherine Kaczor in Poland in 1860, married to Felix Witczak in 1879 and came to this country 50 years ago locating in Calumet, Mich. Mr. Witczak died 27 years ago. Mrs. Witczak removed here in 1914. Survivors five daughters, two sons, sister. Funeral Saturday 8:30 a.m. from home, 9 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic church. Body at home Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 21, 1934 P. 15 (Note: Stone b. date does not match obit b. date/stone may be mis-read?)
CATHERINE WITCZAK (d. 1968) cemetery #43 Miss Catherine M. Witczak, 80, of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a resident 38 years, died there Thursday. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Witczak was born Nov. 11, 1888, at Calumet, Mich., daughter of the late Felix and Catherine Kaczor Witczak, and came to Manitowoc in her youth. She worked as a laundress at the hospital. Surviving is a sister, Sister Margaret Mary, of Newark, N.J., and nieces and nephews. Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 29, 1968 P. 9 ******* (13 Nov 1888/Nov 1968/SSDI)
GEORGE WITENKAMP cemetery #33 George T. Wetenkamp (sic), 68, who resided with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Pierce, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul N. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Wetenkamp was born March 14, 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late George and Caroline Wetenkamp. He married Caroline VanLanon in February of 1932 at Menominee, Mich. The couple located at Manitwooc. His wife preceded him in death in 1963. Survivors include a son, two step-sons, five daughters, three step-daughters, three brothers, Elmer and Arthur of Manitowoc and Gerald of Town of Newton; four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Wetenkamp and Mrs. Arthur Daugs of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ethel Hoefner and Mrs. Erna Brunner of Montana; 27 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) after 4 p.m. Sunday until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971 (Note: According to the Wisconsin death index, Caroline died on 15 April 1966.)
ALVINA WITT cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: Death Mon morning, after a long and difficult illness, of Mrs. Witte, wife of Northside resident Wilhelm Witte. The burial took place yesterday afternoon at the local city cemetery. ******** [Louisa Witt/bur. 02-17-1896/age 35 yrs./cause: cancer]
ANNE WITT cemetery #44 Miss Anne Witt, 88, of 313 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Claude Leclair officiating. Burial will be in Evergeen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Witt was born Oct. 28, 1879, at Kellnerville (sic), daughter of the late Anton and Anna Reindl Witt, and came to Manitowoc with her family in 1890. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School. She never married. She resided with a sister, Emma, for many years. She enjoyed a particular interest in sewing and was a member of the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a charter member of the Catholic Womens' Club. Survivors include a brother, Emil, of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. John J. Koehler and Miss Emma Witt, of Manitowoc and Mrs. E.J. Anderson, of Minneapolis, Minn., and six nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday by the Rosary Society and the Catholic Womens' Club. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 4, 1967 P.7 ******* [bur. on Anton Witt lot]
CHRIST WITT cemetery #44 DEATH COMES TO C. WITT AFTER 2 YEARS ILLNESS Had Been Bed Ridden for Two Years, Result of Paralysis Christian Witt, long time resident of Manitowoc and brother of William Witt of Valders with whom he had made his home the past five years since the death of his sister, died there Saturday at the age of 70 years. Mr. Witt had been bedridden for two years and death came as a result of a stroke of paralysis he suffered on Thursday, following two previous strokes. Mr. Witt observed his 70th birthday anniversary just a week previous to his death. He is survived by one brother, William, and a niece, Mrs. H. Vogt, of this city. The funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of C. & W. Frazier Tuesday afternoon at 3, Rev. Axtell officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 28, 1916 P.1 ********* [cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur. on Christian Witt lot]
FRANK WITT cemetery #44 FORMER LOCAL MAN DIES AT SEATTLE, WASH. News of Death of Frank Witt—Body to be Sent Here News has reached the city of the death of Frank Witt, a former Manitowoc man at Seattle, Wash., where he made his home. Mr. Witt died yesterday. It is probable that the body will be brought to this city for burial. Mr. Witt is survived by several brothers and sisters in this city, including Mrs. George Bean, Mrs. Joseph Gass, Mrs. H. Heydrich and Henry Witt. One sister at Chicago, Mrs. J. Bieling and a sister in New York, Mrs. J. Baron, also survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 02, 1918, Page 6 ******* [bur. 04-01-1918/cause: cancer of liver/bur. on Henry Symes lot]
FRANK WITT cemetery #29 Frank Witt, 72, of Rt. 1, Maribel, a retired Town of Gibson blacksmith, died Tuesday afternoon at a Manitowoc hospital where he had been a patient since Jan. 3. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, the Rev. Milos Strupl officiating. Burial will be in Melnik Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Witt was born Nov. 4, 1891, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Frank and Mary Johanek Witt. He was a blacksmith at Larrabee for 32 years, retiring in 1955. He had been living with his brother, Fred, in the Town of Gibson. He never married. From July 5, 1918 to Jan. 8, 1919, he served with 7th Co., 161st Depot Brigade, at Camp Grant, Ill. Surviving are a brother, Fred of Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Beatrice) Krish of Mishicot and Mrs. Edward (Mary) Kozlovsky of Denmark; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday and until the hour of service at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1964 P. 15
WILHELM WITT, JR. cemetery #44 FALL ON ICE WAS FATAL Paralysis Resulted and Death of William Witt Followed Paralysis that resulted from an injury to head which he suffered in a fall on a slippery walk caused the death of William Witt today. Decedent made his home with his brother, Henry Witt, on the Two Rivers road and last Wednesday while about the yard he fell on the ice and was severely injured, paralysis following. Mr. Witt was 38 years of age and for years had been a deaf mute, having been afflicted when a child. He was well known in the county and was a brother of Mrs. George Bean, of this city. The funeral will be held Friday from the home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 23, 1902, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1902: An accident occurred Wed. last week which ultimately led to the death of the victim. Wilhelm Witt, who was staying at his brother Henry Witt's residence on the road to Two Rivers, fell on the ice that day and sustained an injury leading to a stroke. The unfortunate 38 year old, who had lost his hearing in childhood, died on Tues. The funeral will take place Friday. ******** [William Witt/bur. 12-24-1902/cause: hemorrhage of the brain]
WILLIAM WITT (d. 1902) cemetery #44 MORE THAN FOUR SCORE Herman Witt, Who Died Today, Was 81 Years of Age and a Pioneer Here More than four score years marked the span of life for Herman Witt, a pioneer resident of the county who died at the home of his son north of the city this morning. Decedent was 81 years of age and had lived here for nearly half a century and was well known among the older residents. He was a native of Germany and for years conducted a farm in the town of Manitowoc. One son is the sole surviving member of the family. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 11, 1902, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902: Death Fri. of Town Manitowoc resident Hermann Witt at the advanced age of 81. The deceased, who had come from Germany many years ago and was one of the oldest settlers of Town Manitowoc, is survived by one son. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon. ******** [William Witt/bur. 04-11-1902/cause: paralysis] (It's possible his name was William Herman Witt and was called Herman but his given first name was put on the stone because this appears to be the same person)
WILLIAM WITT (d. 1920) cemetery #44 WILLIAM WITT, PIONEER HOTEL MAN, SUCCUMBS Kept North House 37 Years; prominent in Civic Affairs Death came to William Witt, pioneer hotel man of the city on Sunday morning when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis at his home on N. Ninth street. Mr. Witt, who has been in robust health for several years always at ten o'clock on Sunday morning went into the back yard as was his custom to feed the poultry. A few minutes later, his wife heard a call for help and going to his side, was able to catch him as he fell, suddenly stricken with convulsions. A number of the boarders at the hotel came to assist Mrs. Witt and the prostrate form was carried into the house and medical aid summoned. Mr. Witt never regained consciousness and died at 2:30 A.M. on Monday. RETIRED FIVE YEARS AGO Mr. Witt was 65 years of age and was born in the village of Zottin, in Mechlenberg, Germany. He lost his mother when he was four years old and with his father and sisters came to America, locating in this city and attended the local schools for two years. In those days it was customary to learn a trade and Mr. Witt chose the shoemaker's vocation. He worked at this for some time and for the late Chris. Koebke for three years later on in a cafe and restaurant. Experience gained in this work prompted him to establish the North house which he owned at the time of his death and which he conducted as a hotel and boarding house for a period of thirty-seven years. He retired from active work five years ago. Mr. Witt was twice married, his first wife being Alvina Hacker whom he married when he was twenty-three. ACTIVE AS A CITIZEN In 1897 he was married to his surviving widow, Ella Bartke, who with one daughter, Ida, and a grandson, Donald Krumm, survive. Funeral services will be held at two P.M. tomorrow from the home and will be conducted by Rev. Axtell. Interment will be at Evergreen. In the death of Mr. Witt, the city loses one of the oldest and best known citizens. Active in politics in the earlier years and always evidencing an interest in civic affairs he will be remembered as a splendid citizen, identified at all times with the city's advancement and growth. Mr. Witt was a lifelong democrat and although never seeking public office always actively espoused the cause of the party. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, September 7, 1920 P. 1 ******** [bur 09-08-1920/cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur on William Haacker lot]
AUGUST WITTE cemetery #10 August Witte, a pioneer resident of this vicinity, died at the home of his daugther, Mrs. George Singer in Marinette, where he had made his home since last summer. His body was brought here to the home of his son, August, on Monday and burial took place Tuesday afternoon, from the Lutheran church in Centerville, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive him. The children are three daughters, Mrs. Peter Dolan of Pittsburg, Mrs. Geo. Singer of Marinette and Mrs. R.H. Hitz, and one son August of here. Mr. Witte's wife died 17 years ago and one son, Otto, died two years ago, after a number of years' service in the U.S. Navy. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 22, 1922 P.10
LOUISA WITTE cemetery #67 From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1891: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 29 Dec.) Also, death of 69 yr. old Mrs. Friedrich Witte on Sat. evening, 19 Dec., of a heart attack. She came to America in 1854 with her late husband who predeceased her 13 yrs. ago. They bought 40 acres of land about 2 miles northwest of our village and, through thrift and hard work, were able to buy the neighboring 40 acres, from which they developed one of the best farms in our township. She leaves 3 grown children of whom Friedrich, the youngest, still works the farm.
JOHANNA WITTENBERG The funeral of the late Johanna Wittenberg was held from the family home on Washington street to Evergreen cemetery yesterday afternoon, Hubert Falge officiating. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Monday, January 17, 1910 P.4 ******** [cause: paralysis of heart]
GEORGE S. WITTEY cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Nov. 1897: Death following a long illness Thurs. of Capt. Wittey here in Manitowoc. The deceased had served many years with the Goodrich Transportation Co., and in his memory the company steamers have flown their flags at half-mast. The burial took place Saturday.
MARY A. WITTEY cemetery #43 Mrs. George S. Witte (sic), 86, of 516 Buffalo strteet, lifelong resident of the city, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the Scared Heart chruch, the Rev. L.M. Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Witte, nee Mary Barry, was born in Manitowoc in 1861 and was married to Capt. George S. Witte, veteran lake captain, who died several years ago. She was a member of the Altar society of the Sacred Heart chruch and a charter member of the Catholic Women's club. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. W.I. Barth of Wauwatosa and Miss Kathryn Witte of this city; two sons, Albert of Los Angeles, and George Jr. of Chicago; and a grandchild (private) The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of services. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 Sunday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 28, 1947 P.2
ADELA WITTHUHN cemetery #90 Mrs. Adela Witthuhn, 83, a Town of Meeme resident, died Friday at Rocky Knoll where she had resided the past month. The former Adela Oemichen was born Aug. 30, 1892 in the town of Meeme, a daughter of Louis and Bertha Keppler Oemichen. She attended the district school at Spring Valley. On Nov. 9, 1912, she was married to Ernst Witthuhn at St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley. The couple located in the Town of Meeme. Mr. Witthuhn died in August 1951. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Schwartzwald. Survivors include a son, Harry, R. 2, Kiel; and a sister, Mrs. Walter Ebeling, Colby. A son, four sisters and five brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Monday at St. John UCC, with the Prev. Dean Roy Miller, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, January 31, 1976
ERNEST WITTHUHN cemetery #90 A Manitowoc County man was injured fatally and four others were hurt Friday in a two car head on collision of Highway 42 four miles north of Howards Grove. Ernst Witthuhn, 63, of Route 1, Cleveland, died at St. Nicholas hospital at 3:55 p.m. little more than an hour after the accident. The Witthuhn vehicle was hurled 40 feet beyond the point of impact and overturned in a ditch along the highway. Kelly’s car spun completely around but remained upright on the pavement. A witness to the accident, Henry L. Maurer of Gary, Ind., following Kelly, said he saw the Witthuhn car pull out from the east lane of traffic directly into the path of Kelly’s car. He told officers that it appeared that Witthuhn, after edging toward the center of the highway was going to wait for the two oncoming cars to pass before swinging into his driveway. When he began making the turn directly into the path of Kelly’s car, he said, it was too late for Kelly to swerve into the east lane to avoid a collision. An ambulance from Sheboygan was summoned to the scene by telephone from the Witthuhn farm home. Mrs. Witthuhn witnessed the crash from the front porch of the home. Both cars were a complete wreck. Mr. Witthuhn was born Sept. 8, 1887, in Menkin, Germany, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Witthuhn, and came to America with his parents in 1892. The family settled near Franklin, Sheboygan County, and he attended public and parochial schools in the area. When he was 17 he began learning the mason trade, a profession he followed for the past 44 years. On Nov. 9, 1912, he was married to Miss Adela Oemichen at Spring Valley. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Sheboygan and, since 1914, on the present homestead. Survivors are the widow; one son Harry, Kiel; three brothers, William, Sheboygan, Paul, Howard Grove, and Otto, Cleveland, and four sisters, Mrs. Louis Oemichen, Newton, Mrs. Paul Boeldt, town of Rhine, Mrs. Allen Kieman, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Walter Roehrborn, Seymour. His parents, one son, Harold, and two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church at Schwartzwald. The Rev. William Schulz will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, August 8, 1951
OTTO WITTHUHN cemetery #90 Otto E. Witthuhn, 67, a resident of the Town of Meeme, died Sunday night at his home following a lingering illness. Born March 26, 1896, in Franklin, he was a son of the late William and Bertha Schram Witthuhn. On Feb. 14, 1920 he married the former Martha Muetzelburg of the Town of Meeme at Schwartzwald. The couple operated a cheese factory at Newton for two years and farmed for several years near Plymouth before moving to the Muetzelburg homestead farm. Mr. Witthuhn was a veteran of World War I, a member of Kupfahl-Meyer-Scheib American Legion Post 387 at Franklin and served as post commander in 1939. Prior to the Franklin post being organized he was a member of the Kiel American Legion post. He also belonged to St. John’s United Church of Christ at Schwartzwald. Survivors are his widow; two brothers, William of Sheboygan, Paul of Howards Grove, and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Oemichen of School Hill and Mrs. Allen Kleman of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the St. John’s United Church of Christ at Schwartzwald. The Rev. E. L. Hennig, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, March 16, 1964
ADOLPH WITTMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1897: (check date) Death has taken another of the oldest German settlers of our city, a prominent citizen of Manitowoc. Adolph Wittmann died on Tues., totally unexpectedly. He was prominent on the city's streets on Sat., but it appears he came down with a cold on Sun. and suffered swelling of the tonsils. This led to cramps, which affected the heart, and despite medical attention he succumbed on Tues. afternoon. Adolph Wittmann was born 31 Mar. 1825 in Berlin. After finishing school, he studied the book publishing art and also went into the theater and became one of the foremost performers in Germany, but he lost the use of his vocal chords because of a heavy cold and he had to give up the stage. At that point he came to America in 1848, settling in Chicago which was still a small city, for a year, during which he married his surviving widow. He came to Manitowoc in 1849. At that time Manitowoc Rapids was the principal city of our county, and he was employed in the store Bach & Klingholz. As Manitowoc became the principal city of the county, Mr. Wittmann moved here and established a guesthouse that he later sold and bought the Lozier Pharmacy. He followed that business until early 1865 when he became Capt. in the 48th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment and served the last months of the war. Upon returning he sold the pharmacy and established a barrel stave factory, which prospered until the crash of 1873, followed in 1874 by the destruction of the factory by fire. In 1881 he started a newspaper under the name "Manitowoc Post" which promoted the Democratic Party, then the interest of the Workers Party and later the Populist Party. He continued publication of that newspaper until May of last year when he sold it and retired. During his life he filled several public positions - Postmaster of Manitowoc, County Clerk, and County Treasurer. Mr. Wittmann is survived by his widow, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The funeral will take place Sat. at 2 p.m.
DORTHEA WITTMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1889: Dr. Wittmann of Centerville is mourning the loss of a child. The child's body was brought here for burial in the municipal cemetery.
GEORGE WITTMANN cemetery #7 DEPUTY SHERIFF WITTMAN SUFFERS STROKE WHILE IN AUTO, CAR GOES OFF ROAD Accident Near St. Nazianz Saturday May Result Fatally For County Official is Fear Expressed Today—Others With Him in Wrecked Car Unhurt Believed to have suffered a slight stroke of paralysis while driving his automobile on the road one half mile this side of St. Nazianz Saturday afternoon, George Wittman, deputy sheriff of the county, was seriously if not fatally injured when the machine left the road and capsized. William Schleger and another man who was with Mr. Wittman escaped uninjured. Mr. Witman was brought to the hospital here and while his condition today was reported somewhat improved, it is serious. Mr. Wittman had been at Spring Valley to serve some papers and had cut over to St. Nazianz to see the fire wreckage. He was driving a 5 passenger Overland car which he owns and was on his way returning to this city at the time of the accident. The car was badly wrecked, the top being torn off, the windshield broken and axle sprung and other damage done. According to Mr. Schleger, who was with Mr. Wittman, the later was able to extricate him and get upon his feet but was stunned and collapsed almost immediately. Aid was summoned from St. Nazianz and Mr. Wittman was brought to this city in the (illegible)..taken to the hospital where several physicians were called Saturday night and Sunday to attend him. Late Saturday Mr. Wittman was able to recognize Sheriff Kellner who hurried to the hospital upon his return from Two Rivers, where he was at the time he was notified of the accident. The injured man later lapsed into unconsciousness however and remained in this state all day Sunday and Monday morning. He appears not to have ? injured and no bones were broken but he is unable to speak. Physicians believe that Mr. Wittman sustained internal injuries which may prove to be very serious ? and the ? is in grave doubt. Mr. Wittman is a former resident of Whitelaw where he served (illegible) for a number of years and was appointed deputy sheriff and ? by Sheriff Kellner and has served in that position since January (illegible). Mr. Wittman is a widower and has no children. He is a popular official and a large circle of friends throughout the county will hope for his recovery. The accident is the first serious automobile accident of the year here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 08, 1918, Page 1 ********* FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LATE GEO. WITTMAN TO BE HELD AT WHITELAW, FORMER HOME, ON FRIDAY Funeral services for the late George Wittman, deputy sheriff who died at the hospital yesterday afternoon following a stroke of paralysis he suffered while driving his automobile near St. Nazianz, will be held Friday morning. Brief services will be conducted at the William Hoyer home on Washington street and the body will be taken to Whitelaw, his former home for burial at 9:30. Mr. Wittman was 52 years of age and was prominent in the county affairs (illegible)…republican adminstrations. His wife died some years ago and he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Grall of Marshfield and Mrs. Paweil? Of Sturgeon Bay, both of whom were here when his death occurred. Mr. Wittman had served as deputy sheriff for more than a year and was an efficient officer and was well liked. The Eagles, of which Mr. Wittman was a member and the ? council with which he was affiliated will act as escort to the body (rest is illegible). Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 10, 1918, Page 1
PAUL WITTMANN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1894: Death on Sat. evening of the 4-mo. old son of Mr. Walter Wittmann. The little body was buried Tues. in the city cemetery.
THERESIA WITTMANN cemetery #7 From Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1908: Mrs. Geo. Wittmann, wife of the postmaster in Whitelaw, died there Tuesday morning after a long illness at age 44. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1908: (From the correspondent in Francis Creek, 17 May) A large number of local residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Wittmann in Whitelaw.
ANNA WITTROCK cemetery #82 Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Wittrock, 86, of Kiel who died Thursday will be held Sunday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, the Rev. E. C. Worthman of Kiel officiating with burial in Kiel cemetery. She was born in Germany on Nov. 14, 1863, where she was married to Henry Wittrock on May 2, 1882. The couple came to this county the same year and soon after settled in Kiel. Mr. Wittrock died in 1930. Since the death of her son, Carl, in January, Mrs. Wittrock made her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Krostag until Monday of this week when she went to the home of another daughter, Mrs. Reinholdt Hildebrandt in New Holstein. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Hildebrandt, Mrs. Krostag, and Mrs. Henry Jochmann of Kiel, and a son, Henry, of Kiel. Three sons, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Seven grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Wittrock was a member of the American Legion auxiliary, and was a Gold Star Mother. The Sheboygan Press, July 1, 1950
CARL WITTROCK cemetery #82 Carl Wittrock, 64, a life-long resident of Kiel, died suddenly Wednesday at his home, 222 Paine Street, Kiel. He was born July 26, 1885, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wittrock. Prior to purchasing the Gores Ice Company in 1926 he was employed at the Kiel Table factory for several years. Mr. Wittrock remained active in the ice business until his retirement in 1940. He was unmarried. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Anna Wittrock, Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Reinhold Hildebrandt, New Holstein, and Mrs. Edward Krostag and Mrs. Henry Jochman, Kiel, and a brother, Henry of Kiel. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, the the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Evangelical and Reformed church, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel cemetery. The Sheboygan Press, January 19, 1950
HENRY WITTROCK cemetery #82 H. C. Wittrock Dies Tuesday After an illness of several months’ duration, Henry Carl Wittrock, 70, died at his home on Paine street here Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Death was due to a complication of ailments. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the C. J. Meiselwitz Co. undertaking parlors, with E. Meinardus officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. The deceased was born Sept. 24, 1859, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Bartels May 2, 1882, after which the couple left for America, settling first in Elkhart Lake. After a year there, they moved to Kiel, where for sixteen years he served as mail carrier. After that time he worked as mason. He had lived in retirement for a number of years. Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn his passing three daughters and three sons: Mrs. Reinhold Hildebrandt, New Holstein, and Mrs. Edward Krostag, and Mrs. Henry Jochmann of Kiel; and Carl, Hen- ry, and John, all of Kiel. One son, Herman, lost his life in France in 1918 during the World War. Seven grandchildren also survive.
HERMAN WITTROCK Cook Herman Wittrock Was Victim of Pneumonia While Serving in France To our village during the past week came another sad message of a young man's life given in the service of his country, and to another sorrowing family our thoughts turn in sympathy. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wittrock received a telegram stating that their son Herman died of pneumonia, in France, September 27, almost immediately after his arrival there, it seems. He sailed September 13. The greater part of the young man's life was spent in this village, where he was born January 20, 1887. Until the past year he was employed for several years in E. P. Baumann's meat market. His experience in this business led to his appointment in the army as cook for his company. During the summer of the present year he was drafted into the army, and called on June 28, to Camp Grant for training. Here he remained until he was sent overseas in September. The day following that of Herman's departure brought his parents the information of their son Henry's departure overseas. Besides his parents and the brothers mentioned, he leaves two brothers Carl and John, and three sisters, Mrs. Ed. Krostag, Mrs. R. Hildebrand and Mrs. H. Jochmann. 1918
JOHN WITTROCK cemetery #82 John Wittrock, 45, of 222 Paine street, Kiel died at the Veterans' hospital at Wood Saturday afternoon. He had been a patient there four weeks. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Meiselwitz funeral home, the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be at Kiel. Mr. Wittrock served five months in the present war, having been inducted Oct. 1, 1942. After his discharge he and his brother, Carl, conducted an ice business. Previous to his army induction he was employed in the shipping department of the A.A. Laun Furniture Co. Survivors are; his mother, Mrs. Anna Wittrock; two brothers, Henry and Carl, all of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Reinhold Hildebrand, Mrs. Edward Krostag and Mrs. Henry Jochmann, all of Kiel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 31, 1944 P. 2
EDGAR W. WITZEL cemetery #44 Edgar W. Witzel, 82, of 1805 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knutson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Witzel was born Jan. 20, 1891, at Oshkosh, son of the late John E. and Charolette Bremer Witzel. He married Nel Harriet Gregory Jan. 30, 1927, at Valders, coming to Manitowoc to reside. He served in World War I as a corporal in the Medical Detachment from April 26, 1918 to May 29, 1919. He was an agent for John Hancock Mutual Insurance Co. He was a member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. His wife preceded him in death in 1967. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 15, 1973
EMILY "EMMA" WIZNER cemetery #44 Mrs. Joseph Wizner, 86, formerly of 833 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, and who resided at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wizner, nee Emily Spacek, was born Sept. 25, 1885, in the Town of Casco, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Wenzel and Mary Zlab Spacek. She was married to Joseph Wizner Nov. 1, 1905, at Sturgeon Bay. The couple resided in Sturgeon Bay and in Crandon. In 1907, they came to Two Rivers and in 1942, they came to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1961. Survivors include a brother, Joseph, of the Town of Casco, a sister, Mrs. Anton Koss, of the Town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday until the time of service Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1972 ********* [Emily/d. 04-19-1972/age 86 yrs./widow of Joseph Wizner]
MRS. GEORGE WNUCK cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1897: Death Sat. in the local hospital of Mrs. George Wnuck, age 42, of cancer. She leaves her husband and 7 children. Burial was Mon. morning in the Polish Cemetery.
KATARZYNA WNUK cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1907: Death Thursday last week of 75-year old Mrs. Kate Wnuk in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Frozena. The funeral was held Saturday at the Polish Cemetery.
HELENA WOCHNER cemetery #22 Name: Wochner, Helena D.: 10/10/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 37 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.121 **************** Helena (1844-Oct. 10, 1871)
HELENA WOCHNER cemetery #22 Name: Wochner, Helena D.: 6/13/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 33 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.202 *************** Helena -Oschwald Sister (1843-June 13, 1876 -born Baden)
HELENA WOCHNER cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1909: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 06 Sep.) Death has taken another pioneer member from our midst. Mrs. Helen Wochner, who just two weeks ago had moved to Appleton to spend the evening of her life with her daughter, died there Saturday after a short illness. She was 81 and was among the first residents of St. Nazianz. She was blessed with 5 children of whom 2 are still living. Mrs. Frank Noworatzky of Appleton, and Miss Helena Wochner of St. Augusta, Minnesota, and other relatives were in the funeral procession held today from St. Gregory Church… (Several names of family members who attended the funeral are listed, but the typesetter has so scrambled the material as to render it useless.) She was laid to rest beside her husband who had preceded her in death many years ago. It is said that Mrs. Wochner knew President Abraham Lincoln and his in-laws as well as the Sewards. Her hometown was Springfield, Illinois, and her family lived in their vicinity. *********** Helena Wochner (July 31, 1829-Sept. 4, 1909 –wife of Clemens Wochner –born Baden –on Jan. 17, 1876 purchased the house at 119 South Third Avenue from the Roman Catholic Religious Association –although this was the official date of purchase, Helena had lived in this house, with the house being communal property since about 1860 –Helena continued to live here until selling in 1884 –“further to state that our good old Mother Helena Wochner died with us in Appleton on the 4th day of September 1909. She was a very good Mother and had stood the hardships of widow life for 47 years and died at the age of 80 years. She was buried aside her husband in St. Nazianz” –from Memories of Frank Noworatzky) Photo ********* IN PROBATE. Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the last will and Testament of Clemans Wockner, deceased. ON reading and filing an instrument in writting, purporting to be the last will and testament of Clemans Wockner, late of the town of Eaton, in the county of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, deceased, and also the accompanying petition of Helena Wockner, of the town of Eaton aforesaid, representing among other things that the said Clemens Wockner lately died at his residence in Eaton aforesaid; that said instrument is the last will and testament of said deceased, and that she, the said petitioner, is the identical Helena Wockner named and appointed in and by the said last will and testament executor thereof; and praying that a day be appointed for hearing the proofs of said last will and testament; It is Ordered, That the proofs of said instrument be heard before the Judge of this Court on Monday, the 20th day of October, A.D. 1863, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the office of the County Judge in the village at Manitowoc; And it is further Ordered, That public notice thereof be given to all person interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three weeks successively in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed at Manitowoc. H.S. PIERPONT, County Judge. Dated Sept. 22d. 1862 The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 24, 1862 P. 4
STEVEN D. WOELFEL cemetery #83 Steven D. "Wacker" Woelfel, 52, of 728 North St., Kiel died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1955 in Sheboygan, son of .... Woelfel and the late Roland Woelfel. Steve attended Ss. Peter & Paul Grade School and was a 1973 graduate of Kiel High School. He married Miss Hibbard in 1977 in Osman. He currently was employed at Stoelting, Inc. in Kiel for the past 30 years as a welder. He also was a member of the Kiel Fire Department and an emergency medical technician (EMT) for 25 years. Steve was well known for his artistic talents and was excellent in carpentry. He also participated and was awarded numerous trophies for his ice sculpturing creations. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his father, Roland "Rollie" Woelfel. The funeral service for Steve will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel with Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. officiating. Burial will take place in the SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel on Sunday from 3-7 p.m. and at the funeral home on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Tri-County News, July 11, 2008
AGNES WOELFEL cemetery #59 Agnes M. Woelfel, age 91, a resident of Sunnyridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan, died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 3, 1999, after a lengthy illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, November 5, 1999, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Rev. Daniel Sanders, Pastor, will be celebrant. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery. The former Agnes Brunner was born September 19, 1908, in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Salm Brunner. She attended St. Fidelis Catholic School and St. Mary’s Academy in Milwaukee. On June 2, 1937, she was married to Sylvester J. Woelfel at St. Fidelis Catholic Church. The couple lived in the town of Meeme, where they farmed until Sylvester’s death on July 22, 1962. Mrs. Woelfel later moved to Sheboygan and was employed as a housekeeper at St. Nicholas Hospital. Mrs. Woelfel was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and a former member of the St. Anne Christian Women Society and St. Luke Evangelical Good Samaritan Guild. {Survivors omitted for privacy} She was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Gelinas. Friends may call at the church, North 8th Street and Huron Ave., Sheboygan, on Friday evening from 5 p.m., until the time of mass at 7 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in Agnes’s name for Sunnyridge Nursing Home. The Ramm-Ziegler-Novak-Rettke Funeral Home, Northside Chape is serving the family. (Herald Times Reporter November 4, 1999) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
SYLVESTER WOELFEL cemetery #59 Sylvester Woelfel, 54, of R. 1. Cleveland, died at 8 a.m. Sunday after suffering a fatal heart attack while dressing for church. A native of Charlestown in Calumet County, he was born May 27, 1908, a son of the late Joseph and Euphrosine Kutz Woelfel. On June 2, 1937, he married Agnes Brunner of rural Cleveland at the former St. Fidelis Catholic Church at Spring Valley. The couple had lived in the present farm since their marriage. Mr. Woelfel was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church at Osman, the Holy Name Society, and Catholic Knights. {Living survivors omitted for privacy}; a twin brother, Silverius of Charlestown, and a sister, Miss Marcellina Woelfel of Milwaukee. A brother, Gilbert, also preceded him in death. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels in Cleveland, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church at Osman. Officers of the solemn requiem high Mass will be Rev. Alfred M. Loehr, pastor, and Frater Norbert J. Stein, Baltimore, Md., a son of the parish. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery at Spring Valley. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The rosary will be prayed there at 8 p.m. Tuesday. (The Sheboygan Press July 23, 1962) Date of Death: 22 July 1962 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
WILBERT WOELFEL cemetery #21 Wilbert Woelfel, age 86, of 2230 S. 42nd Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born August 4, 1920 in Calumet County, son of the late Andrew and Bertha Sukowaty Woelfel Wagner. Wilbert attended St. Gregory School and lived in the township of Liberty, Manitowoc County, for 80 years. On June 1, 1943 he married former Helen E. Schadat at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007, until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Pfeffer funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The Sheboygan Press February 16, 2007 ******* Wilbert Woelfel, age 86, of 2230 S. 42nd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born Aug. 4, 1920, in Calumet County, son of the late Andrew and Bertha Sukowaty Woelfel Wagner. Wilbert attended St. Gregory School and lived in the township of Liberty, Manitowoc County, for 80 years. On June 1, 1943, he married the former Helen E. Schad at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Wilbert farmed in the town of Liberty and also worked for the township for many years plowing snow and road maintenance. He retired from Valders Lime and Stone in 1982, and the couple moved to Manitowoc in 2004. Wilbert was a 4-H leader, helped organize the Pigeon Lake 4-H Club, was one of the original organizers of the Pigeon Lake Sportsman Club and was a life member of Manitowoc County Fish & Game Club. He was an 82-year member of St. Gregory Parish, serving on many committees, along with being a Eucharistic Minister for over 20 years and also a greeter. Wilbert was a member of the board of directors of the Manitowoc Catholic Social Services Board and was also a foster parent for many years. He also did carpentry work and craft work and was an avid Packer and Brewer fan. Wilbert loved to travel and visited 46 states. He and his wife also enjoyed dancing for many years. Wilbert enjoyed playing cards. In fact, the afternoon of his death, he played cards with his friends at his home and had the pleasure of having the Clipper City Chordsmen come and greet him and his wife with a Valentine greeting and had their picture taken with the quartet. Family was very important to Wilbert and he loved having them around. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his stepfather: Frank Wagner; a son-in-law: Robert Reindl; two brothers: Edward and Alvin; two sisters: Rosalinda Schnell; and Selvina Woelfel; his extended family: Margie and James Neal; his stepsister and her husband: Celestine and Gregor Geiser; and two stepbrothers: Alfred and Alex Wagner. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 16, 2007
ADOLPH WOERFEL JR. cemetery #26 DEATH ENTERS WOERFEL HOME, RAPIDS, FOR SECOND TIME WITHIN A WEEK Death entered the Adolph Woerfel home at Rapids last night for the second time within a week, claiming the week old child of Mr. Woerfel. A week ago Mrs. Woerfel died after giving birth to the babe which gave promise of living. The little one failed to survive, however, and passed away last night and will be laid by the side of its mother at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 06, 1915, Page 4 ********** The funeral of the late Mrs. Woerfel of Manitowoc took place here on Saturday morning at St. Joseph’s church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 11, 1915, Page 4
ANNA WOERFEL cemetery #26 DEATH ENTERS WOERFEL HOME, RAPIDS, FOR SECOND TIME WITHIN A WEEK Death entered the Adolph Woerfel home at Rapids last night for the second time within a week, claiming the week old child of Mr. Woerfel. A week ago Mrs. Woerfel died after giving birth to the babe which gave promise of living. The little one failed to survive, however, and passed away last night and will be laid by the side of its mother at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 06, 1915, Page 4 ********** The funeral of the late Mrs. Woerfel of Manitowoc took place here on Saturday morning at St. Joseph’s church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 11, 1915, Page 4
CAROLINE WOERFEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug. 1887: Death of Mrs. Carolina Woerfel last Mon., 08 Aug. at 9am. The deceased, who was 70 yrs 2 mos.old, lived with her son Franz Woerfel in Town Rapids. She died suddenly of a stroke. The burial took place Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery.
EDWARD WOERFEL cemetery #44 AWOKE AS HE WAS DYING Mrs. Edward Woerfel Aroused to Find Husband in Throes of Death Struggle SUDDEN DEMISE OF PIONEER Summons Came to Aged South Side Resident as he Slept— Came Here in 1852 and Had Lived in City Since Aroused from sleep by the sufferings of her companion at an early hour this morning Mrs. Edward Woerfel was awakened to find her husband in the throes of the death struggle, his demise occurring in a few seconds. Mr. Woerfel had retired early in the evening and was in apparent good health, although he complained of weariness from the labors of the day, he having been engaged in work at home. It was about 3 o’clock when Mrs. Woerfel was disturbed by the groans of her husband and, upon awakening, discovered his illness. She hastened to secure restoratives, but upon returning found that he had passed away. Assistance was summoned and later an inquest was held, the verdict being death due to heart failure. The sudden demise of Mr. Woerfel is a shock to a large circle of friends. He had been a resident of the city since 1852 and was widely known. Of late years he had lived a retired life, but was a man whose years little interfered with his activity in daily life. Born in Germany in 1837 he came to America with his parents when a boy of 15 and soon after took up his home here, where he has been a continuous resident since. He was married in 1875 and at the death of his wife some years later again remarried. Seven children, four sons and three daughters, besides his second wife survive him. They are Otto, Edward, William, and Arthur Woerfel, Mrs. F. Brown, Ashland, Rose Woerfel, Milwaukee and Emma Woerfel of this city. Mr. Woerfel was a man held in high esteem by neighbors and friends and was widely acquainted by reason of his long residence in the city. The family home is on Marshall street, at the west end, just within the city limits. The funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 15, 1902, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 22 May 1902: Thurs. morning Mrs. Eduard Woerfel was awakened by the rattling breathing and cries of her husband. Before the frightened lady could get help Eduard Woerfel had died. A heart attack took the life of the man who had gone to bed in the best of health. Mr. Woerfel was born 1837 in Germany, came to Manitowoc with his parents in 1852 and has lived here ever since, making him one of the oldest German residents of our city. He was twice married and his second wife survives him as well as 7 sorrowing children - Otto, Eduard, Wilhelm and Arthur, as well as Mrs. F. Brown in Ashland, Rese in Milwaukee, and Emma here. During the war the deceased served in the 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. His body was taken to its last rest Sun. followed by a large number of mourners. ********* [cause: heart failure]
FRANK WOERFEL cemetery #44 PIONEER BRICK MAKER OF CITY PASSES AWAY TODAY Frank Woerfel, who Condncted (sic) Brick Yard at city Limits for Years Dies at Age 69-Was Known in Co. Frank Woerfel, pioneer brick maker of the city, who conducted a yard at the city limits on the Calumet road for more than a quarter of a century, died today at his home at the age of 69 years. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the house. Mr. Woerful was born at Kempton, Germany, in 1847, and had been in America for 41 years, first locating at Milwaukee and later in this city. In ????? ??? to conducting the brick business. Mr. Woerful managed his farm, ???? up to the time of his death was active in his business. Besides his widow he is survived by five children, who are Edward, Adolph, Sophia, Mrs. Edward Wirtz and Mr. Peter Teja?, all of this city. Mr. Woerfel was well known throughout the county in his business as a brick manufacturer. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 13, 1916 P.1 ******** [bur. 05-16-1916/cause: heart failure]
SOPHIA MARIA HENRIETTE WOERFEL cemetery #44 Name: Woerfel, Sophia Maria Henriette D.: 6/21/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 35 Yrs. 8 Mo. 4 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc., Wis Cem.: Evergreen Cem Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.:Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.185 ***************** From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1875: Death of Mrs. Maria Werfel last Sunday, wife of Edward Werfel, leaving four children.
ADELINE A. WOIDA cemetery #43 Adeline A. Woida, 83, formerly of 521 S. 30th Street, Manitowoc, a Shady Lane Home resident, died Sunday, January 26, 1992, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born September 9, 1908, in Two Rivers, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Petronella Koch Ahrndt. She married George "Bud" Woida on August 26, 1929, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death January 18, 1980. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law; three daughters and a son-in-law; two sisters and brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lorayne; three brothers, George, Hugo, Joseph; a sister, Loretta, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI., January 27, 1992 (from researcher/see contributors page)
FRANK WOIDA cemetery #43 Frank Woida, 78, of 1210 South 14th street, died yesterday afternoon of a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Woida was born in 1868 in Milwaukee and at the age of 14 years came to Manitowoc. He operated a barber shop on Washington street for a number of years and later moved his shop to Eighth street, in the basement of the present Fanny Farmer shop. After retiring from barbering he worked at the shipyards, until a few years ago, as a layout man. He married Anna Pollen 54 years ago. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1942. Survivors are the wife; two sons, Ray of Manitowoc and George of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Petersen of Chicago and Mrs. C.G. Enyart of Evanston, Ill.; 11 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday until time of services on Monday. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Woida was a member of the Holy Name society at St. Boniface and was a charter member of the Catholic Order of Foresters at the church. He received a pin two years ago for 50 years of membership in the order. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 7, 1947 P. 2
RAYMOND J. WOIDA cemetery #43 Ray J. Woida, 74, of 629 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Woida was born July 12, 1898, at Manitowoc, son to the late Frank and Anna Pollen Woida. He resided at Manitowoc all his life. He married Marianne Steder Aug. 27, 1923, at Manitowoc. He had been employed at Quality Fruit Co. for many years and presently was employed as billing clerk at Alfred Muchin Co. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Report, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 27, 1973
JOSEF WOJTA cemetery #66 From Der Nord Westen, 20 Dec. 1900: Death Sun., 09 Dec., in Two Creeks following a long illness of Joseph Wojta, an old and well-regarded citizen of that town. The deceased was born in Gablitz, Austria, in 1818 and married in 1844. In 1852 Mr. Wojta came to America settling first in Milwaukee, then coming to Two Creeks in 1854 where he has remained ever since. He is survived by one son and 8 grandchildren. His funeral was held Tues., 11 Dec., at the Catholic Cemetery in Tisch Mills.
KATERINA WOJTA cemetery #66 From Der Nord Westen, 23 June 1904: Death on Sun., 12 June, of 79-yr. old Mrs. Joseph Wojta in the residence of her son, Ignatz Wojta in Town Two Creeks. The deceased was one of the first settlers of Town Two Creeks. Her husband preceded her in death 3 yrs. ago. The funeral was held 14 June at the Catholic Cemetery at Tisch Mills. (Note: The age is off in the newspaper. This is fairly common.)
MARGARETHA WOJTA cemetery #66 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1905: Death in Town Two Creeks Mon. before last of 58-yr. old Mrs. Janatz Wojta, an old and respected resident of that town. Mrs. Wojta is survived by her husband, 5 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held Thurs. last week in Tisch Mills.
BABY WOLF cemetery #44 An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Wolf of Milwaukee, died last Saturday. The remains were brought to this city and the interment took place at Evergreen cemetery to-day. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 28, 1898 P. 3
CLEMENS WOLF cemetery #44 Clemens P. Wolf, 76, of 3613 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside service will be conducted by the American Legion-Drews Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Wolf was born Oct. 18, 1895, at Random Lake, Wis., son of the late Nicholas and Mary Funk Wolf. He attended Random Lake public schools. He was a graduate of Sheboygan Business college. He married Georgiana Zipperer June 19, 1933, at Brillion. He was a cashier at Peoples State Bank, New Holstein, for 11 years. Prior to his retirement in 1960, he was employed in the payroll department of the Lauson Division of Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein. He was a World War I Veteran, a member of the American Legion-Drews Bleser Post No. 88, the Holy Name Society and the Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include his wife and two brothers, Wilmer, of Kiel and Victor, of Hilbert. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 1, 1972
ERNIE CARL WOLF cemetery #53 The 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolf, Reedsville, was taken ill Wednesday afternoon and died an hour later. The boy had been in his usual health and had attended school during the day. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 28, 1915, Page 3
GOTTFRIED WOLF cemetery #53 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: (From the correspondent in Brillion, 23 Mar.) Death on the 15th in Maple Grove, of Gottfried Wolf. He reached the age of 76 yrs. 8 mos. and 10 days, and lived here the last 24 yrs. He is survived by his wife and 5 grown children. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon, 18 Mar., in Reedsville.
MICHAEL WOLF cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1900: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 12 Nov.) Death of a long-time resident of our city, 90-yr. old Michael Wolf, who came here in 1848 but has been living with his daughter in Clintonville for the last 6 years. He leaves 3 sons and 4 daughters. The body will be brought here from Clintonville and the funeral held Wed. from the Catholic Church. (Note: 89B was the Two Rivers Catholic cemetery)
ROLAND WOLF cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1903: A sad accident occurred Wed. morning in the residence of Mrs. Gustav Mueller here. Mrs. Adolph Wolf from Milwaukee, Mrs. Mueller’s daughter, is here on a visit. Mrs. Wolf’s 4-yr. old son, while playing in the kitchen yesterday morning, fell into a tub of boiling water and suffered severe burns. Medical help was called immediately and everything was done to ease the child’s pain. The little boy remains in critical condition and the doctors have not yet been able to express any hopes for his recovery. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903: Last week we reported the burns suffered by 4-yr. old Roland Wolff of Milwaukee. We now have to report that the little grandchild of Mrs. Gustav Müller died of those burns at 10 p.m. Wed. evening last week. The child was buried Sat. afternoon in the local cemetery. ******** CHILD'S BURNS FATAL Little Roland Wolfe Dies as Result of Accident that Befell Him. LIVED BUT SHORT TIME. Suffered Intensely from Terrible Injuries-Sad Termination to Visit of Milwaukee Family in this City. Death resulted from the terrible burns which three-year old Roland Wolfe suffered Wednesday when he fell into a tub of scalding water at the home of Mrs. Gustave Mueller where, with his mother he was a guest. The accident happened early in the day and for hours the child suffered intensely until death came to relieve him at 9:30 in the evening. It was at first thought that the injuries would not prove fatal, but every effort to save the little life was unavailing. The child was an only son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Wolfe, of Milwaukee, and with his mother had been visiting at the Mueller home since last Thursday. Wednesday morning while playing about the kitchen the boy fell into a tub of scalding water that had been left standing on the floor and although rescued almost immediately, had been terribly burned about the body. Medical assistance was summoned and everything done to alieviate the sufferings of the child but to no purpose. The death of little Roland is peculiarly sad because of the circumstances surrounding and the sympathy of the community will be extended to the bereaved parents and family. Mrs. Wolfe is a daughter of Mrs. Mueller and was enjoying a pleasant and happy visit at home when the terrible accident occurred. Mr. Wolfe was notified at Milwaukee of the accident and arrived in the city Wednesday afternoon, a few hours before the death of the child. This is the second time within a few months that Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe have been called upon to mourn the death of a child, another having died shortly after birth. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the home of Dr. and Mrs. George Huwatchek, 1215 Marshal street. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 9, 1903 P.1
ROSA WOLF cemetery #21 Mrs. Rosa Wolf, aged 59 years, passed away at St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan Saturday morning, following a paralytic stroke she suffered four days ago. Mrs. Wolf was born at St. Nazianz, June 4, 1863, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weinkoetz. She was married in 1884 to Mr. Wolf, who died about 27 years ago. She conducted a millinery business in St. Nazianz for many years, and for the past few years she made her home in Manitowoc. She had been a patient at the Sheboygan hospital for some time. Mrs. Wolf is survived by one brother, Peter Weinkoetz of Elkhart Lake and two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Lettenberger of St. Nazianz and Mrs. John Lettenberger of Manitowoc. The body was brought to St. Nazianz and the funeral was held on Monday at 8:30 o'clock, after services in St. Gregory's church, a Reverend from the Convent officiating. Manitowoc Pilot 10/12/22 ********* Rosa nee Weinkoetz (June 4, 1863-Oct. 6, 1922 wife of Theodore [married Nov. 25, 1884 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Peter Weinkoetz and Caroline Leichtnam -after the death of Theodore in 1895, managed a millinery shop in St. Nazianz -born Town of Eaton died Sheboygan County -died from "heart failure") -no stone (no county death record)
THEODORE WOLF cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1895: Death quite suddenly last Mon. in St. Nazianz of Theodor Wolf. He had been ill less than a week. Mr. Wolf filled two terms in the post of Registrar of Documents and chairman of Town Eaton, as well as serving several years as clerk of that town. He was about 44 yrs. old and leaves a widow and one child.
ANTON WOLFE (d. 1917) cemetery #44 ANTON WOLF (sic), OLD RESIDENT, BORN HERE IN 1851, IS DEAD Anton Wolf, a pioneer resident of the city, died at his home, ??? Marshal street yesterday afternoon after an illness that dated back nearly a year but which had confined him to his bed only ten days. Death was caused by a sudden attack of heart failure. Mr. Wolf was a native of Manitowoc being born here Aug. 2, 1851, and as a young man followed the lakes, being second mate under Capt. Sweeney on the old sidewheeler, Chicago. After retiring from the lakes Mr. Wolf was employed as engineer at the mills of the C. Schoch Lumber company. Besides his widow Mr. Wolf is survived by three children, Mrs. Alfred Jacobson, Arthur Wolf, this city, and George Wolf of Milwaukee. Two brothers, John and Henry of Milwaukee, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Koch of this city also survive. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the home of St. John's church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 11, 1917 P.8 ******** [Anton Wolfe/bur. 01-13-1917/cause: tumor in abdomen]
BERNARD WOLFF cemetery #44 DEATH CLAIMS BERNARD WOLF, ILL SHORT TIME Young Man, 26, is Called Bernard Wolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wolf, died at the family home, 605 Marshall street, last evening after a short illness, aged 26 years. Mr. Wolf was born in this city October 10, 1888 and had made his home here practically all his life, though for a short time he was employed at Milwaukee. He was formerly a clerk in the Northwestern offices here. His parents, two brothers and one sister survive. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the late home, Rev. Haase of St. John’s church officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 16, 1915, Page 4 ********** The funeral of the late Bernard Wolf was held from the late home this afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Herald, through a mistake, said the funeral would be held Friday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, June 17, 1915, Page 3 ********* [cause: tuberculosis & peritonitis/bur. on Anton Wolfe lot]
MILTON W. WOLFF cemetery #43 Milton W. Wolff, 75, of 1208 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wolff was born Nov. 7, 1897, at Milwaukee, son of the late Michael and Carolyn Kaufman Wolff. He owned and operated in conjunction with his family the Wolf Restaurant and Bakery at 70th and W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis. He married Marie Wensing Holschbach Apr. 25, 1961, in Nebraska. The couple resided in Sturgeon Bay until 1965, moving to Manitowoc. He was a member of the West Allis Historical Ass. and past member of St. Boniface Holy Name Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A sister and his step-mother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 17, 1973
ORPHA WOLFF cemetery #44 Mrs. Joseph Wolff, 59, of 912 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Shlei Funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church with the Rev. E. A Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She was born Orpha S. Seigworth June 30, 1903, in Waupaca County, daughter of the late Charles and Emily Frank Lemont Seigworth. She attended grade and high school at Manawa and was a graduate of Teacher’s Training School at New London and later graduated with high honors from Oshkosh State Teachers College. She was a teacher in rural schools in Waupaca County and New Holstein until 1928. She was married to Joseph Wolff Aug. 16, 1928, at Manawa and the couple moved to Manitowoc. She was a member of Holy Innocent Alter Society, Catholic Women’s Club, Opti-Mrs. Club, a past president of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge auxiliary, a member of the League of Women Voters and Manitowoc County Council of Social Agencies. Among survivors are the husband; four sons (private), a daughter (private), a brother, Ralph of Little Sturgeon; a sister, Mrs. Louis Miller of Neenah-Menasha and 14 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 9, 1963 ****** [d. 01-08-1963 at Neenah WI/age 59 yrs./wife of Joseph Wolff]
JOSEPH WOLFRAM Joseph Bernard, six weeks old son of (private) Wolfram, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly late Monday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been admitted several hours earlier. Funeral services will be at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The baby was born Oct. 26. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 6, 1960 P. 9
