CALVARY CEMETERY OBITUARIES

MILTON BUCHBERGER Milton Buchberger, 53, of 1011 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Monday of a coronary attack while in his automobile in front of his home. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Buchberger was born May 15, 1912, at Suring, Wis., son of the late Peter and Adeline Pelkey Buchberger. He attended schools there and came to Manitowoc in 1940 and during World War II worked at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He operated the Spot Bar and in 1953 was employed by the Bolens firm at Port Washington. In 1954 he worked for Power Products in Grafton and later returned to Manitowoc when ill health forced him to retire. He married Doris Krick Sept. 4, 1954 at Port Washington. She survives with five sisters, Mrs. Cecilia Rierdon of Oconto Falls, Mrs. Elva Teteak and Mrs. George Schober of Green Bay, Mrs. Martin Zermuehlen, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ervin Grimm of Appleton and a brother, Harold, of Lakewood, Wis.; nieces and nephews. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 28, 1965 P. 5


ANNA BUCHNER Mrs. Joseph Buchner, 73, of 1209 S. 11th St. Manitowoc, died Sunday night at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc, where she had been confined for the past four weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She was born Anne F. Lemberger Feb. 26, 1884, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Wolfgang and Theresa Meyer Lemberger. She moved to Manitowoc in 1903 and Oct. 3, 1905, was married to Mr. Buchner. She was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Society and St. Theresa Society of the church. Survivors include her husband; six daughters, four sons, a brother, Joseph of Whitelaw, sister, Sister Mary Elizabeth of Seymour, Wis., 28 grandchildren, and one great grandson. Two children preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Herald Times Reporter Jan. 18, 1958 (sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)


HENRY C. BUCHNER Henry C. Buchner, 84, of 830 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Buchner was born July 23, 1883, in Germany, son of the late Joseph and Margaret Frisch Buchner. He came to Manitowoc when 20 years of age and owned and operated a shoe repair shop at Western Avenue until retiring 14 years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. He married Rose Koerner June 17, 1913. She died Nov. 18, 1933, and Aug. 14, 1940, he married Hulda Kolwey and she died Nov. 30, 1964. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bertha Fischer, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1967 P. 14


HILDEGARD BUCHNER DEATH INVADES HOME OF JOSEPH BOUCHNER, CLAIMS BABE OF NINE MONTHS Death invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bouchner, 1209 So. Eleventh Street yesterday, to claim Hildegard, the nine months old babe of the couple. The child was one of twins and was idolized by the parents who will have the sympathy of many friends. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface Church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Feb. 5, 1914 - page 8


JOHN BUCHNER Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buchner have the sympathy of friends in the death of their little son, John F., who passed away yesterday at the age of six months. The funeral will be held at 8 Wednesday morning at St. Boniface church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 04, 1917, Page 3


JOSEPH A BUCHNER Joseph A Buchner, formally of 1209 S 11 th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:00 a.m. at St Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Buchner was born Dec. 1, 1879, in the village of Krotiv, Czechoslovakia, son of the late Joseph and Margaret Buchner. He came to the United States at the age of 20 and settled at Manitowoc. He became a citizen in 1906. He married the former Anna Lemberger Oct. 3rd, 1905, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 19th, 1958. He was the oldest member of the fraternal order of Eagles in Wisconsin and had been affiliated with the local aerie, No. 706 for 50 years. He was also a member of the Catholic order of Foresters for nearly 60 years, a member of St. Boniface Holy Name Society and Manitowoc Marine Band. He worked as a cabinet maker at American Seating Co., Two Rivers, Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and Burger Boat Co. Inc., retiring in 1951. Survivors are three sons, six daughters, a brother, Henry and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Fischer, of Manitowoc, 33 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Three children preceded him in death. Friend may call at the funeral home after 3:00 p.m. Sunday where at 8:00 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society. Herald Times Reporter Fri. June 9, 1967 (sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)


JOSEPH JAMES BUCHNER Joseph James Buchner, 5 ½ month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Buchner, South 14th street, died at 11:45 o'clock Monday night at Holy Family hospital of pneumonia after an illness of three weeks. The child was born in this city July 19, 1938. He is survived by his parents, one sister, Nancy Lee, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Buchner and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dubey, all of this city. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home after 1 o'clock tonight. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Andrew's Catholic church. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, January 10, 1939 pg. 2


JOSEPH H. BUCHNER (d. 1989) Joseph H. Buchner, 75, of 1206 Nagle Avenue, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, December 31, 1989, at his residence. Funeral services will be 12 noon Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 1:30 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Prujskowski OFM with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum. Mr. Buchner was born November 13, 1914, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Ann Lemberger Buchner. He married the former Lorraine Dobey on November 23, 1935, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Buchner was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, graduating with the Class of 1933. He also graduated from Chicago School of Engineering. He was employed as an Electrician with the Great A&P Tea Company-Whitehouse Milk Division, until his retirement in poor health in 1972. Mr. Buchner spent seven years serving in the Armed Forces from 1933 until 1940. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Sandra Buchner of Fond du Lac, Michael and Louann Buchner of Edinburg, Texas, Thomas and Cathy Buchner of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Nancy Stahl of Francis Creek, Sandy and Frank Demell of Oakfield, Wisconsin; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Deacon Edward and Elaine Buchner of Manitowc, Richard and Germaine Buchner of Greendale, Wisconsin; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Marie Urban of Santa Rosa, California, Margaret and Ron McDonald of Daly City, California, Ann Brussel of Whitelaw, Helen and Glen LeClair of Manitowoc, Kitty and Edward Kozut of Chicago; 22 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and an infant son. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Father Jerry. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter January 1990 ******** (BUCHNER Joseph H. 11/13/1914 12/31/1989 Phase II Cor C SE Tier E Crypt 4)


LORRAINE M. BUCHNER Lorraine M. Buchner, age 81, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, died Thursday afternoon, October 19, 1995, at the home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 1995, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Carl Meulemans with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The former Lorraine Dubey was born September 13, 1914, at Hermansivlle, Mich., daughter of the late Louis and Elda Pequin Dubey. She married Joseph H. Buchner Jr. November 28, 1935, at st. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death December 31, 1989. Mrs. Buchner worked at Maple Crest Sanitarium, Whitelaw, as an activity aide for many years. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Cathy Buchner, Manitowoc, Paul and Sandy Buchner, Fond du Lac, Mike and LuAnn Buchner, Edinburg, Texas; two daughters, Sandy DeMell and her husband, Frank, Fond du Lac, Nancy Stahl, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Stuart and Helen Dubey, Manitowoc. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy, as an infant. Friends may call at St. Boniface Catholic Church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1995 P. A2


ROSE BUCHNER MRS. BUCHNER DEATH SUNDAY Funeral Services To Be Held On Tuesday Morning Mrs. Henry Buchner, 40, died at her home, 830 South 19th street, at 7:45 Sunday morning after having been ill for some time. Funeral services will take place at St. Paul’s Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, Father Jaekels officiating. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Buchner, nee Rose Kerner, was born February 9, 1893, at Branch. She married Henry Buchner June 17, 1913. She was a member of the St. Paul Christian Mothers. The deceased is survived by her husband, Henry Buchner; her father, Anton Kerner of Branch; a brother, William Kerner of Branch; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Zimmer of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Joseph Fischer of Whitelaw. The remains were removed to the home at 830 South 19th street yesterday from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 12, 1933 P. 2 ******** HENRY BUCHNER TAKES A BRIDE AT WHITELAW City Man Weds Miss Koerner at Church Ceremony St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, was the scene of the marriage of Miss Rose Koerner of Whitelaw and Henry C. Buchner of this city, the wedding being attended by a large party of friends, including many from this city. Mr. and Mrs. Buchner have departed on a honeymoon and will return to reside here. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Koerner and the groom is a member of Buchner Bros. of this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald - June 18, 1913 - page 8

 
 

AGNES BUCKMASTER Manitowoc Woman Killed; Mrs. Cyril Aleff Injured Green Bay – A Sheboygan woman was critically injured and a Manitowoc woman killed at 9:30 pm Tuesday in a car-truck collision at the intersection of N. Quincy and Day streets, next to the big Northern Paper Co. The Sheboygan woman was identified as Miss Rose Aleff, 51, of 2633 N. 10th Street, whose husband, Cyril Aleff is a steward aboard the Reiss Steamship Co. freighter, John A. Cling. The Manitowoc woman was Mrs. Agnes Buckmaster, 56, of 2205 Clarks St., whose husband, William is chief engineer on the same coal ship. According to police, the women had accompanied their husbands to Green Bay where their ship was loading coal at the Northern Paper Company. The men apparently had left their wives only a few minutes before the accident, police said. The 1958 Ford had just left the Northern Paper Co. property with Mrs. Buckmaster driving when it shot through an arterial about 50 miles an hour, police said. The car crashed into and under a semi-trailer truck owned by the Green Bay Paper Co. and driven by Walter Bickel, 37, of Green Bay. Bickel, who was not injured, said the truck, carrying 23,000 pounds of paper pulp dragged the car more than 100 feet as it skidded to a stop. Three wreckers were required to pull the car from the truck. Mrs. Buckmaster was dead on arrival at ST. Vincent Hospital. Her death was Brown County’s 28 traffic fatality this year. Mrs. Aleff, reported in critical condition at St. Vincent’s Hospital, suffered a compound fracture of her left knee, fractured right shoulder, back injury, severe hand, knee, face and mouth lacerations and the amputation of her left thumb. Sheboygan Press - Wed., Nov. 2, 1960 - page 1 ********* excerpted from Appleton Post Crescent, November 2, 1960 pp. 1, 31 …Mrs. Buckmaster died from a broken neck and skull fracture when her auto was literally torn apart under the mass of the huge truck trailer. She was taken to a Green Bay hospital in the fire department rescue squad truck but she was pronounced dead on arrival… ******** Funeral services for Mrs. William Buchmaster, 54, of 2205 Clark St., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday evening in an automobile accident, were at 8:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lee Rohde, Richard Schroeder, James and Donald Gallagher, Thomas and William Augustine. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Nov. 4, 1960 - page T3


WILLIAM BUCKMASTER William Buckmaster, 53, of 2205 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient five days. Funeral services will be at 930 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Buckmaster was born Aug. 19, 1903, at County Cork, Ireland, son of the late William and Elizabeth Kearney Buckmaster, and emigrated to the United States and Manitowoc in his youth. He joined the employ of the Reiss Steamship Co. in 1928 and became a chief engineer in 1955. His latest employment was on the John P. Reiss. He as a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 706 and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn. He married Agnes M. Gallagher Jan. 4, 1941, and she died Nov. 1, 1960. He married Mrs. Genevieve Craney Feb. 7, 1968. Survivors include the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ronald (LaVerne) Foerg, of Manitowoc; three brothers, John, Joseph and Harold, all in Ireland; two stepsons, James Craney of Sheboygan and Donald of Mishicot; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Dorothy) Gleason, of Milwaukee, and 14 grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 6 p.m. the FOE memorial service will be conducted and at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 23, 1968 P. T60


ALVIN J. BUDNIK Alvin J. Budnik, age 93, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal rest on Sunday morning, November 1, 2015 at the Felician Village Next Step Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Private family services will be held on Thursday November 5, 2015 at the Blessed Angela Chapel, St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with entombment of his cremated remains to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Alvin was born on May 16, 1922 in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Mary (Rysticken) Budnik. He attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. He was employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for over 40 years, retiring in 1983. Alvin was a member of G.M.P. Local #301 of Manitowoc. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the 3rd Army 19th Tank Battalion. Alvin was also a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish of Manitowoc. On July 27, 1946 he married Helen Geiger at St. Mary's Church, Brillion. Survivors include his wife Helen; a daughter and son-in-law: Sara and Michael Gates, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law: Steven and Kay Budnik, Winchester, Wisconsin and Michael and Nancy Budnik, Glendale, Arizona; three grandchildren: Kelly (Tim) Miller and Brian (Tiffany) Gates and Melissa Budnik; two great-grandchildren: Allison and Mason Gates; and one sister: Celestine Rugowski of Centralia, Illinois. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by his brother: Arthur Budnik. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staffs of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and the Felician Village Next Step Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care provided for Alvin during his brief illness. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Nov. 3, 2015



ANNA BUDNIK Mrs. Jacob C. Budnik, 73, of 1029 S. 21st. St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Budnik, nee Anna M. Swokowski, was born March 24, 1897, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Biele Swokowski. She was married to Jacob C. Budnik April 14, 1913, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, a son, Philip, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Meister, of Manitowoc; two brothers, William and George of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Theresa Drill, Mrs. John Johnsrud and Mrs. Erma Boehm, of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 28, 1970 pg. M-11 ******** Jacob Budnik and Miss Anna Scokowsky, South Side young people, were married yesterday. The couple was attended by Martha Budnik and Albert Jagodinsky and immediately after the ceremony departed for Milwaukee for a visit to relatives. They will reside here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 15, 1913 P. 3 ******** (24 Mar. 1897/Sept. 1970/SSDI)


CLARA BUDNIK Mrs. Michael Budnik, 55, 2011 Madison street, died at the local hospital Tuesday morning and funeral services will be held this morning at St. Mary's church. Survivors are the husband, two daughters, two sons, four brothers and five sisters. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 16, 1938 P. 4 ******** Mrs. Michael Budnik, 55, lifelong resident of the city, died Tuesday morning at the Holy Family hospital. Mrs. Budnik, nee Clara Jagodinski, was born in this city on November 28, 1883 and 34 years ago she was married to Mr. Budnik. The family lived at 2011 Madison street. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Shimek and Schhwartz funeral home and at 9 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic church. Burial will be made in Calvary cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral parlors from this evening until the time of the funeral Friday. Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Ben Drill and Mrs. Victor Gadzinski, both of this city; two sons, Edward and Eugene Budnik of this city; four brothers, Boniface and Frank Jagodinski of Ashland and Michael and John of this city; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Gapinski and Mrs. Rose Wicihowski of this city and Mrs. Josie Jarvis, Mrs. Mrs. Annie Wiziniak and Miss Maggie Jagodinski of Milwaukee, and four grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 14, 1938 P. 2


DOROTHY BUDNIK Mrs. Dorothy J. Meister, 63, of 1029 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, Feb. 1, at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 1 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Meister, nee Dorothy J. Budnik, was born Jan. 29, 1917, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Swokowski Budnik. She had been employed by Mirro Aluminum Company for 25 years. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Kathleen Meister and Gerald and Darlene Meister of Manitowoc; a daughter, Barbara Klein of Manitowoc; a brother, and sister-in-law, Philip and Serina Budnik of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren (private), and a special friend, Orrin Owart. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday afternoon where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, February 3, 1980 P.3


EDWIN F. BUDNIK Edwin Budnik, 42, of 835 North Eighth street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family hospital following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery. He was born Aug. 11, 1908 in Manitowoc, and was employed at the Maerach? Printing company, Manitowoc. He was a member of the Eagles club and St. Mary’s Young Men’s club. Survivors are a brother, Eugene, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ben Drill and Mrs. Victor Gadzinski of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday until time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 21, 1951 P. 2


EUGENE C. BUDNIK Eugene C. Budnik, 52, of 909 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 of Manitowoc. Mr. Budnik was born March 21, 1921 at Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and Clara Jagodensky Budnik. He was employed as a supervisor in reproduction service at Mirro Aluminum co., Manitowoc. He married Rose Mary Damman June 12, 1943 at Fort Worth, Texas. He served in World War II from 1941 to 1944. Mr. Budnik was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion and also served as past adjutant of the post. He was also a member of the Eagles Club. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Charlotte) Fricke Jr., of Manitowoc and Mrs. Thomas (Constance) Fitch of Two Rivers, a grandson, two granddaughters, cousins, nieces and nephews. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 pm Sunday where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald times - Fri., May 11, 1973 - page 3


EVANGELINE A. BUDNIK Evangeline E. Budnik, age 87, a resident of St. Mary's Home Felician Village, Manitowoc, entered eternal rest early Thursday morning, March 16, 2006, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, with the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Evangeline was born Sept. 23, 1918, in Oshkosh. She was the daughter of the late Emil and Katherine Cavanaugh Behnke. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1936. On April 27, 1940, she married Harold Budnik at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 1987. She was a member of the former St. Boniface Catholic Church. Evangeline enjoyed being with her daughters and dearly loved her grandchildren. She loved to play sheepshead and take trips to Michigan to see her daughter and family. She is survived by her three daughters and two sons-in-law: Bette Lou and Roger Coen, Charlevoix. Mich.; Joanne and James Griebling, Manitowoc; Barbara Hodgson, Manitowoc, and her finance: Jerry Wagner, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: 12 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. Evangeline was preceded in death by her husband: Harold in 1987; one sister: LaVerne Schweigl; two brothers: Clinton and Milton Behnke. Relatives and friends may call at St Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue from 10 a.m. Saturday, until the time of service at II a.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Friday, March 17, 2006 pg. A3



FELIX P. BUDNIK Felix P. Budnik (above) of 1117 S. 21st St. , Manitowoc, died after a short illness Tuesday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. The retired veteran of the United States Navy was 54. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside rites will be conducted by the Drews-Bleser American Legion Post of Manitowoc. Born Nov. 14, 1898, in Manitowoc, Budnik resided in the city until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1919. He served for 20 years and was recalled to service in 1940, operating in the South Pacific theatre until his retirement in 1946. The 30-year navy veteran retired as a chief machinist warrant officer. Since 1946 he had been employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Company, Manitowoc. The deceased was a member of the Manitowoc Labor Council and the Naval Fleet Reserve, Branch 14, of Milwaukee. He marred the former Mildred Charap Nov. 14, 1934. She survives with a daughter, Joan at home; three brothers, Paul, John and Jacob of Manitowoc; and three sisters, Mrs. John Hasenjager, Mrs. August Klessig and Mrs. Frank Jagodinsky. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 10, 1953 P. 25


HAROLD BUDNIK Harold F. Budnik, 67, of 1231A S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, October 26, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Budnik was born April 2, 1920 at Manitowoc, son of the late Paul and Harriett Burmeister Budnik. He married Evangeline Behnke April 27, 1940 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Budnik was self-employed as a mason Contractor for the City of Manitowoc until his retirement due to illness. Mr. Budnik was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Evangeline; three daughters and sons-in-law, Bette Lou and Roger Coen of Charlevoix, Michigan, Joanne and James Griebling of Manitowoc and Barbara and Scott Hodgson of Manitowoc; a brother, Paul J. Budnik of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey and a brother, Melvin. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Oct. 27, 1987 - page 14 ******** (2 Apr 1920/Oct 1987/SSDI)



HARRIET E. BUDNIK Mrs. Harriet Budnik, 69, of 1808 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she ahd been confined the past four weeks. Funeral services will be 8:30 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Budnik, nee Burmeister was born, March 18, 1890, at Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Koch Burmeister. She move to Manitowoc as a young girl where she was married to Paul Budnik Sr., Nov. 27, 1913. She was a member of the Germania Society. Survivors include three sons, Melvin, Harold and Paul Jr., of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Mathieu and Mrs. Sydney Junwings of Tampa, Fla., and five grandchidlren. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 4, 1956. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 20, 1959 P. 9


JACOB BUDNIK Jacob C. Budnik, 83, formerly of 1029 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Thursday in St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Budnik was born July 23, 1895 in Manitowoc, son of the late Paul and Mary Koriesky Budnik. He resided in Manitowoc all his life and attended St. Mary Parochial School. April 14, 1913 he married Anna M. Swokowski in Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1960 he had been employed 50 years with Mirro Aluminum Company, most of that time was spent in management. He was a charter member of Mirro Management Club and a 50 year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie 706. Mrs. Budnik preceded him in death Sept. 27, 1970. Survivors include a son, Philip; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Meister and a sister, Mrs. Frank (Martha) Jagodinski of Manitowoc; six grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday afternoon where a prayer service will be at 7 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Nov. 17, 1978 - page 3 ******** (23 July 1895/Nov. 1978/SSDI)


JAY ALLAN BUDNIK Jay A. Budnik age 45 of 838 North 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Monday, September 23, 2013 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, following a short and courageous battle with cancer. Jay was born May 6, 1968 in Manitowoc, son of Joann (Viereg) Budnik and the late Philip Budnik. He was a 1986 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Jay was a graduate of ACME School of Engineering in Manitowoc. For the past 24 years Jay worked for Kaufman MFG. in Manitowoc. He also owned and operated Koral’s Restaurant from 2006 until 2009. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing volleyball and all of his family relationships. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. On August 24, 2013 he was married to Kristin Winkel in Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife: Kristin Budnik; two daughters: Danielle Budnik; Jordan Budnik; his mother: Joann Budnik; three step-daughters: Taylor Winkel; Kendyll Winkel; Addison Welnicke; all of Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: James (Kristine) Budnik; and their three daughters: Mackenzie, Alexis and Stefany Budnik, all of Mishicot; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Rick (Dee) Pracki, New Berlin; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Karen Pracki, Hales Corners; Kevin (Krystal) Pracki, New Berlin; two uncles and three aunts: Ronald (Diane) Budnik, Manitowoc; Jean Cooper, Mt. Vernon, TX; John Viereg, Manitowoc; Patricia Hensel, Waukesha; his childhood and lifetime friend: Chuck Dehne, Manitowoc, cousins, other relatives, and many friends survive. He was preceded in death by his father: Philip “Jack” Budnik; paternal grand parents: Philip (Serina) Budnik; maternal grand parents: John (Vera) Viereg. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi, Marshall St. Site. The Rev. David Pleier will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of his cremated remains to follow at the Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Budnik family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com A special thank you to all of Jay’s friends and family, for all the support, through out his battle. Jay was truly blessed to have seen wonderful people in his life. Also thank you to DeeDee and Tabitha for organizing a benefit for him. We are grateful for all those who helped make it a success. Herald Times Reporter September, 2013



JOSEPH F. BUDNIK JOSEPH BUDNIK DIES SUDDENLY Former Local Man Collapses In Milwaukee Store Joseph F. Budnik, 48, former Manitowoc resident who moved to Milwauke several years ago, died suddenly late Saturday night of a heart attack. The body is to be brought to this city for burial. Taken Suddenly Ill Mr. Budnik, a steamfitter by trade, was taken suddenly ill and collapsed in a drug store on South 13th street in Milwaukee, a few blocks from his home. He was pronounced dead when removed to a hospital in an ambulance. His home was at 3270 South Nineth street, Milwaukee. The deceased wsa born in this city, the son of Mr. and Mrs. PauL Budnik Sr., now deceased. He was educated in schools here and learned the steamfitters’ trade. He moved to Milwaukee ot be employed and was a member of the Milwaukee union. He was married in that city. Survivors are his widow, Pearl; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Kuchera, Mrs. August Klessig, Mrs. Frank Jagodensky, all of this city; five brothers, Micchael, Paul, Jacob and John, all of this city, and Felix, U.S. navy. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 7, 1935 P. 2


MARY BUDNIK Mrs. Mary, widow of Paul Budnik, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Jagodinsky, 1119 South Twenty-first street, with whom she has resided since the death of her husband a few years ago, after a lingering illness, brought on by a complication of diseases. The decedent was born in Germany sixty-one years ago but has been a resident of this city since her early youth. She leaves nine children surviving. They are: Mrs. Joseph Kuchera, Mrs. August Klessig, Mrs. Frank Jagodinsky, Michael, Paul, John and Jacob Budnik, all of this city; Joseph in Milwaukee, and Felix who is serviing in the navy on the Pacific ocean. Twelve grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held next Monday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s church with burial at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, May 21, 1921 P. 8


MICHAEL J. BUDNIK Michael J. Budnik, 66, of 2011 Madison street, died early today at the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic church. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Budnik was born in 1882 in Manitowoc and was employed at the Aluminum Goods company for 35 years. He retired last year. In 1904 he married Clara Jagodinski. She died 10 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin B. Drill and Mrs. Victor Gadzinski of Manitowoc; two sons, Edwin and Eugene of Manitowoc; four brothers, John, Paul, Jacob, and Felix of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. August Klessig, Mrs. Clara Kuchera and Mrs. Frank Jagodinski; eight grandchildren. The body may be viewed after noon on Monday at the funeral home and the St. Stanislaus society will recite the rosary at 7 pm. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 27, 1948 P. 2


PAUL PETER BUDNIK SR. (d. 1956) Paul Peter Budnik, Sr., 67, of 1808 Madison St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Budnik was born at Manitowoc Aug. 17, 1889, son of the late Paul and Mary Korlesky Hudnik. He married the former Harriet Burmeister in April of 1915. Before retiring in 1954, Mr. Budnik was employed by the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., and was a 25-Year Club member of the firm. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Melvin, Harold and Paul Jr., of Manitowoc; two brothers, John and Jack of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Jack Hasenjaeger, Mrs. August Klessig and Mrs. Frank Jagodensky of Manitowoc; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1956 P. 13


PAUL J. BUDNIK (d. 1996) Paul J. Budnik, age 71, of 1808 Madison St., Manitowoc, died late Wednesday morning, May 1, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 3, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Service will be accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post #659. He was born June 25, 1924, in Manitowoc, son of the late Paul P. and Harriet Burmeister Budnik. He attended Manitowoc Public and Vocational Schools and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943 serving overseas in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was honorably discharge in 1946. Paul was born and resided at the family homestead all of his life. He was employed by Wm. Boeckman Contracting Company, Stephani Bros. Vault Company, and Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring in 1986. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Evangeline Budnik, Gladys Budnik, both of Manitowoc; four nieces, Bette Lou (Roger) Coen, Charlevoix, Mich., Joanne (Jim) Griebling, Barbara (Scott) Hodgson, Marilyn (Peter) Burish, all of Manitowoc; one nephew, Robert (Laurie) Budnik, Waukesha; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Audrey, and two brothers, Melvin and Harold Budnik. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of services at 11:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1996 P. A2


PEARL BUDNIK (Budnik 1st husband/Napierala 2nd husband) Mrs. Alois (Pearl) Napierala, 78 formerly of Manitowoc and a resident of the Good Shepherd Nursing Home at Sheboygan, died Friday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital there. Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Napierala was born May 17, 1888 at Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Catherine Byezinski Wisniewski. She was married to Joseph Budnik Nov. 14, 1916 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Oct. 5, 1935. She was married to Alois Napierala Feb. 28, 1939. He preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1964. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Dec. 31, 1966 - page M11


PHILIP M. BUDNIK (d. 1981) Philip M. Budnik, 67, of 1134A S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, November 8, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by the Rev. Harold Berryman and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Budnik was born Jan. 29, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of the late Jacob and Anna Swokowski Budnik. He married Serina R. Mrozinski Aug. 3, 1934, at Manitowoc. The couple were lifelong Manitowoc residents. Mr. Budnik was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc, as a die setter for 41 years, retiring in 1971. Survivors include his wife, Serina, two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Diane Budnik of Branch and Philip and Joann Budnik of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Paul Piefer of Mount Vernon, Texas, and eight grandchildren. A sister, Dorothy Meister, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, November 9, 1981 P. 3 ******** (29 Jan 1914/Nov 1981/SSDI)



PHILIP J. BUDNIK (d. 2008) Philip J. Budnik, age 64, of 2143 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 14, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born Dec. 5, 1943, in Manitowoc, son of the late Philip and Serina (Mrozinski) Budnik. Philip was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1962. He then completed a four-year apprenticeship program as a tool and die maker with Mirro Aluminum Co. On April 11, 1966, he married the former Joann Viereg at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Philip retired on April 8, 1999, from Parker-Hannifin Co. after 26 years of employment as a tool and die maker. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law: John and Vera Viereg; a brother-in-law: Paul Piefer; and a special friend: Sister Giovanni Rief. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M., with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Philip (Jack) really enjoyed his retirement, especially with his family, his five special granddaughters and his daily meeting at the office (The Dug Out). He loved working around the house, and helping the neighbors with yard work and snow removal. Jack was always willing to help anyone. We will surely miss you. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 16, 2008


ROSE MARY BUDNIK Rose Mary Budnik, age 75, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday, January 22, 1998, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 1998, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Rosie was born November 20, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Josephine (Chalupny) Damman. Rosie grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, a 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was employed at S.S. Kresge Company for many years, and later at K Mart until her retirement in February 1988. She married Eugene C. Budnik on June 12, 1943, at Fort Worth, Tex. Eugene preceded her in death on May 11, 1973. Rosie was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and an active volunteer at the Manitowoc Senior Center and for a time delivered meals on Wheels for the Red Cross. Rosie enjoyed current events, crocheting, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great granddaughter, was an avid Packer fan, and loved her dog, Muffy. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Rob Fricke, Constance and Claude Zoch, all of Manitowoc; grandchildren Bill (Peggy) Fricke, Jenny Fitch, Amy (Russ) Weigel, Michael Fricke and fiancé, Kari Lewis, and David Fricke; two great grandchildren, Stephanie and Spencer Fricke, Step-grandchildren Kathy (Frank) Fechter, Bob (Mary Ann) Zoch, Nancy (Jeff) Bieller, and Claude Zocch, Jr.,.; step-great grandchildren Jodi (Jeff) Kozlowsky, Mark (Angie) Fechter, Eric Fechter, Claudette Zoch, Katee Zoch, and Dana Bieller; step-great-great-great granddaughter, Elise Kozlowsky; one sister, Anna Mae (Kenneth) Grall, Manitowoc; one brother, James (Joyce) Damman, Manitowoc; and niece, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Adeline Hiller Parizek; two brothers –in-law, Arno Hiller and Charles Parizek. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc; from 4-8 p.m. Monday, and on Tuesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. A prayer service led by Deacon Ken Nelesen will be held Monday at 7 p.m. Memorials would be appreciated to Holy Innocent Parish or the individual’s choice. Herald Times Reporter, January 25, 1998 P. 2


SERINA R. BUDNIK Mrs. Serina R. Budnik, 69, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday, April 10, 1987 at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Budnik, nee Serina Rose Mrozinski, was born July 3, 1918 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Komorowski Mrozinski. She married Philip M. Budnik on august 3, 1934 at St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1981. Mrs. Budnik was employed at Mirro Company, Manitowoc, retiring due to ill health. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Diane Budnik of Branch and Philip and Joann Budnik of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Paul Piefer of Mount Vernon, Texas; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis and Norma Mrozinski of Manitowoc, Alois Mrozinski of Manitowoc and Mrs. Eleanor Mrozinsky of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Alvin Leick of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday where a prayer service will be 7 pm by Father Harold Berryman. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., Apr. 12, 1987 - page 23 ******** (3 Jul 1917/Apr 1987/SSDI)


CHESTER F. BUDYSZ Chester F. Budysz, age 81, of 1133 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 19, 2005, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. He was born May 19, 1923, in Manitowoc, son of the late Lucian and Stella Wachowiacz Budysz. Chester was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Air Force from 1942 to 1945 with a tour of duty overseas in Iceland and England. On Feb. 23, 1946, he married the former Carol Mae Markowski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Chester was employed at Mirro Company for 40 years, retiring in 1987. He was a former member and past president of St. Mary's Men's Club and Holy Name Society. Chester was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and a life member of AMVETS Post #99. Survivors include his wife: Carol Mae Budysz, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law: Gary and Carol Budysz, Manitowoc; Bruce and Mary Lynn Budysz, Whitelaw; a daughter: Cathy Thomas, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Tracy Thomas and his wife, Toni; Scott Thomas; Michelle and Travis Budysz; Christine, Jennifer and Jonathan Jagodzinsky; five great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother-in-law: Clarence Markowski and his wife, Delores, Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law: Lenore Mrotek and her husband, Eugene, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Joseph. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, where a prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Phil Andrastek. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post #99. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter January 20, 2005 ******** (BUDYSZ Chester F. 5/19/1923 1/19/2005 Phase II Cor A NW Tier E Crypt 1)


EMIL J. BUDYSZ Emil J. Budysz, age 79, of the Dunn Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 2116 Madison St., died Saturday morning, February 4, 1995, at the Dunn Home. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 1995, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Revs. Roman Zbieranski, OFM and Richard Klingeisen with entombment to follow in Calvary Mausoleum. He was born May 29, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Julia Markowski Budysz. He married the former Wilma Harriet Huntington in 1941 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on March 31, 1994. Mr. Budysz retired in 1975 from Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company after 38 years as a certified welder. Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 1995 P. A2


FLORENCE E. BUDYSZ Florence E. Budysz, 73, of 922 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, died early Wedneday morning, September 7, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Budysz was born July 8, 1915, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Walter and Sophie Andrastek Korlesky. She married Florian Budysz on October 29, 1940, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Mantowoc. Mrs. Budysz was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Florian of Manitowoc; a son, Jim Budysz of Manitowoc; a daughter, Phyllis Lang of Oshkosh; three grandchildren, Tamie (sic) Lang, Scott and Tracy Budysz; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Oliver (Alice) Tollefson of Mishicot and Phyllis and Robert Andrewski of Illinois; nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Victor Korlesky. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by Rev. Harold Berryman. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 8, 1988 P. 19 ******** (8 Jul 1915/7 Sep 1988/SSDI)


FLORIAN F. BUDYSZ Florian F. Budysz, age 78, of 922 S. 24th St,. Manitowoc, died Monday, July 13, 1992, at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski, with burial at Calvary Cemetery. He was born April 12, 1914, at Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late Frank and Cecilia Thomas Budysz. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army. He married the former Florence Korlesky on Octoer 29, 1940, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on September 7, 1988. Mr. Budysz was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Jim Budysz, Manitowoc; a daughter, Phyllis Lang, Oshkosh; a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Budysz, Francis Creek; two sisters, Sister Pacis, Manitowoc, Caroline Kowalski, Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Tamie Lang, Scott and Tracy Budysz; niece, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Frances McGlin and Lucille Kleman. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Father Tom. Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 1992 P. A2


GLADYS H. BUDYSZ Mrs. David (Gladys) Budysz, 51, of 133 Packer Dr., Francis Creek, died Tuesday afternoon, April 7, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and entombment will be in Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mrs. Budysz, nee Gladys Roedig, was born Nov. 8, 1929, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles Roedig and Mrs. Irene Wehausen Roedig. She was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1947 and was married to David Budysz Nov. 11, 1950, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Budysz was a former employee of Mirro Corporation and later was employed as a waitress at the Elbow Room, Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Budysz operated the Dee and Gee Bar at Francis Creek the past 17 years. Survivors include her husband David, her mother, Mrs. Irene Roedig of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jean Budysz of Francis Creek; three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and David Ferry of Francis Creek, Bonnita and Robert Theaker of Lomita, Calif., and Cynthia and Gary Eis of Mishicot; six grandchildren; three brothers, Charles of DePere, Robert of Route 1, Whitelaw, and Daniel of Indianopolis, Ind., and eight sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Lucille) Hartley of Houston, Tex., Mrs. Florence Schultz of Milwaukee, Mrs. Roger (Marion) VanderSande, Mrs. Farrell (Grace) Maude?, Mrs. Joseph (Joyce) Molendi and Mrs. Victor (Julie) Beneventi of Manitowoc, Betty Roedig of Clovis, Calif., and Mrs. William (Virginia) Combs of Kenosha. Her father and a sister, Irene, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. A prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday by Father Berryman. Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1981 P. 3 ******** (GLADYS BUDYSZ 08 Nov 1929 Apr 1981/SSDI) (BUDYSZ Gladys H. 11/8/1929 4/7/1981 Phase I Patio B Tier E Crypt 5)


JOSEPH BUDYSZ Joseph (Jo Jo) Budysz, age 71, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, October 7, 1996, at the home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 10, 1996, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born January 10, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late Lucian and Stella Wachowiacz Budysz. Jo Jo was active for many years with the Manitowoc Fast-Pitch Softball League. He was a former member of Sorge’s Dairy Team as pitcher and outfielder. In 1995, he was inducted in Kenny’s Hall of Fame. Jo Jo was employed with the Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc, for many years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Mary Mens Club, St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Carl Mae Budysz; a niece, Cathy Thomas; two nephews, Gary Budysz and Bruce Budysz, all of Manitowoc. Also surviving are other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 8, 1996 P. A2 ******** (10 Jan 1925/7 Oct 1996/SSDI)



LUCYAN H. BUDYSZ Lucyan Budysz, 66, retired, who resided at 1133 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services for the veteran of World War I will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Budysz, son of the late Andrew and Magdeline Bruski Budysz, was born at Manitowoc July 19, 1890. He married Stella W.. (too light) 1922. He was employed by C. Reiss Coal Co. until retirement a year ago. He was a member of the Drews-Bleser American Legion Post. Surviving are his wife, two sons (private), a brother, Stanley, a sister, Mrs. Jess Dempsky, and three grandchildren, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 8, 1957 p.11 ******** OUT OF SERVICE NOW, BUDYCZ TELLS OF HUN BARBARITY Soldier Boy Witnessed Some Horrible Atrocities in Belgium while with 3rd Division He Says First hand reports by an eye witness to German atrocities in Belgium, against women and children and even American soldiers are given Manitowoc today by Private Lucian Budycz who returned from Camp Grant last night with an honorable discharge from service. Budycz spent a furlough two weeks here upon his return from overseas but declares that while in the service he did not care to tell the harrowing tale which he recounts today. Private Budycz(sic), who previous to his return to the states had been reported killed in action and later to have lost a leg, had a narrow escape from “going west” when he was struck in the chest by a bullet which penetrated within an inch of his heart, according to records, which are made part of his discharge papers. Budycz enlisted at Chilton and served over a year. “I never could believe the stories of atrocities by the Germans which I read in the newspapers. I did not think that they could be possible and believed they were manufactured to excite the people for war but I know now that they were not fairy tales. I witnessed them myself and what I see, I know.” Said Budycz today. Asked to tell of some specific instances of atrocities which he had witnessed, Budycz was loath to talk but when pressed said that while his command was in Belgium, on march to the front, he had seen women and children tied hand and feet and bound to trees, dead from the shock of the terrible cruelties practiced. “I saw women’s bodies from which the clothing had been stripped, cut and slashed in horrible manner,” said Budycz who said that after it was all over and the boys were home, the true conditions would become known. Budycz told of the fate of eight American soldiers, four white and four black who had been tied to trees by German captors, their eyes cut out and the face and bodies mutilated by weapons. “Our command passed the place where these eight men were tied and we cut the bodies free so that they could be given burial.” He said. Budycz who is a nephew of Lucian Budycz of this city, said that the incidents he mentioned were only two that he had personal knowledge of and that the brutality which had been practiced by the Germans more than anything else was responsible for the fighting spirit shown by the American troops. Mr. Budycz plans to remain here for a short time and will then go to Milwaukee where he will be employed. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 15, 1919 Page 1 ******** PACK OF CARDS SAVED LIFE OF LOCAL SOLDIER Priv. Lucyan Budycz, who served with Company D. Fourth infantry, Third division through all of its fighting, says he owes his life to the fact that he carried a pack of cards in his breast pocket. In the big drive on the Verdun front Budycz stopped a machine gun bullet but it passed through the deck of cards before reaching his body and although it inflicted a severe flesh wound an inch about the heart, he has practically fully recovered from the wound and has arrived home on a furlough visit. Budycz was wounded on Oct. 12 and was in base hospital 48 for almost three months. Priv. Budycz left here July 20, 1918 and saw action in all the engagements in which his division participated. He arrived at Newport News, Feb. 18 and after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Budycz for a few day will return to Fort Sheridan for further treatment to his wound. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 15, 1919 Page 6


STELLA B. BUDYSZ Mrs. Stella Budysz, 82, of 1133 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Nov. 12, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Budysz, nee Stella Wachowiacz, was born Dec. 14, 1896, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Jacob and Constance Jagodinski Wachowiacz. She was married to Lucyan H. Budysz Oct. 30, 1922, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 7, 1957. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Chester F. and Carol Mae Budysz and Joseph J. Budysz of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Gary, Cathy and Bruce and three greatgrandchildren, Tracy, Scott and Michelle. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, November 12, 1979 P. 3 ******** (Dec 14 1896/Nov 1979/SSDI)



VILMA M. BUDYSZ Mrs. David (Vilma M.) Budysz, age 84, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, died Thursday morning, March 17, 2011 at Shady Lane. The former Vilma Sudbury was born on March 12, 1927, in England, daughter of the late James and Lillian (Tamer) Sudbury. She grew up and attended schools in England and moved to the United States in 1948. On May 30, 1983, Vilma married David D. Budysz in Torrance, CA. As a young woman, Vilma sang at speakeasies in England and later sang at many social affairs in the United States. She was artistically gifted in crafting and flower arranging and enjoyed shopping. Vilma loved to share her creative talents with others. She was a past member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club, Manitowoc YMCA, and the Branch River Country Club. Survivors include her husband David Budysz, Kellnersville; one son and daughter-in-law: James (Rose) Binder, Milwaukee; four daughters and three sons-in-law: Sandra (Manny) Gonzales, San Bernadino, CA; Roberta Hajdu, Sussex; Roxanne (Norman) LaChance, Moorsville, NC; Lori (Dan) Wallender, Arbor Vitae; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one sister: Lillian Baker, England; one brother and three sisters-in-law: Donald (Mary) Sudbury, England; Muriel Sudbury, England; Caroline Kowalski, Manitowoc. Vilma’s stepchildren include: Barbara (David) Ferry, rural Manitowoc; Bonnita Budysz (Robert Theaker), Larrabee; Cynthia (Gary) Eis, Mishicot; Michael Budysz, Two Rivers and special friend, Connie Denor; six step grandchildren; fifteen step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Lillian Sudbury; one sister and brother-in-law: Jean (Pat) Riley; three brothers and one sister-in-law: George (Valerie) Sudbury; Wally Sudbury; James Sudbury. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2011, at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, 2601 South 14th Street, Manitowoc. Deacon Alan Boeldt will officiate with entombment to follow in the Calvary Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at the chapel on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Budysz family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com.


WILMA H. BUDYSZ Mrs. Emil (Wilma) Budysz, age 75, of 2116 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, March 31, 1994, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 1994, at the Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and entombment will follow in the Calvary Mausoleum. She was born Wilma Harriet Huntington, February 17, 1919, in Gresham, Wis., the daughter of the late Wilber and Esther Pelky Huntington. She moved to Manitowoc as a child with her parents and attended Manitowoc schools. Wilma graduated with the class of 1936 from Lincoln High School. She had been employed by Jean's Beauty Shoppe, of Manitowoc, and retired in 1976. Wilma was a member of St. Mary's Congregation and Rosary Society. She married Emil J. Budysz in 1942 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Emil Budysz, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Reuben and Marge Huntington, Manitowoc, Ted and Clarita Huntington, Maryland; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Pauline and Lester Graebel, Manitowoc, Betty and Wesley Jolin, Two Rivrs, Kathleen and Dennis Ryan, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Lillian Basel, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Angeline Hernandez, a brother, Wilber Huntington, and a sister-in-law, Mae Huntington. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 1994 P. A2



ANNA BUEHLER Mrs. Anna Buehler, 77, of 1020 South 14th street, died at the Holy Family hospital . She fell and broke her hip three weeks ago and death was due to shock. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine o’clock from the St. Boniface church, the Rev. J. H. Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Buehler, nee Anna Staudt, was born at Kossuth in 1863 and in 1883 was married to Joseph Buehler. They located in this city where Mr. Buehler was employed at the ship yards. He died 15 years ago. Mrs. Buehler has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Martin Schroeder. She was a member of the St. Ann-C.M.A. society. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Schroeder of this city; sister, Sister M. Euphemia of Benedictin convent at Clyde, Mo.; two brothers, Michael, of Kossuth and P. J. Staudt of Elkhart, Ind.; and two grandchildren, Jane and Robert Schroeder of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Thursday. The rosary will be recited tomorrow evening at seven o’clock at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 2, 1941 P. 2


EDWARD J. BUEHLER YARDS WORKER DROWNED IN RIVER EDW. BUEHLER LOSES LIFE AS HE SLIPS ON DOCK No Eye Witness To Tragedy—Hat of Missing Man Clue to Finding of Body A hat floating in the river and a missing workman were the clues last night that led to the recovery of the body of Edward Buehler, 44, an iron and steel worker at the yards of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corporation, whose drowning occurred while he was either on his way to the tool shed from the floating dock or on his way back to the dock from his errand. No one saw Buehler fall into the river but it is presumed that he slipped and fell into the water while walking along the plank that connects the floating dock with the regular dock as the body was found a short distance from this spot. The watch on the body stopped at 11 o’clock gave mute evidence of the time that the accident occurred. Second Drowning of Week. It was the second drowning of the week in Manitowoc, Walter Zelewski, 13 year old west side youth having drowned Tuesday night while swimming at the Rapids. Buehler although regularly employed at the shipyards on the day shift had been asked by the foreman to return last night to do some work on the freighter L.E. Geer, in the floating dock. He had been home for supper as usual at the place where he stayed with his mother, Mrs. Anna Buehler and sister, Mrs. Martin Schroeder, 1020 South Fourteenth street. After his evening meal he stayed about the home for some little time and then left for the yards to report for work at 9:30 o’clock. His fellow workman reported that Buehler had been working for less than an hour when he announced that he was in need of certain tools and he left the floating dock to go ashore to the tool shop for the tools. That was the last any one saw of him alive. Workmen Start Search. When it got to be 11 o’clock and Buehler did not return the workmen began an investigation. A workman’s cap was found floating on the surface of the water and the police were notified. Officers Novak and McConnell hurried to the scene and at 12:30 succeeded in recovering the body a short distance from the spot where the gang plank connects the floating dock with the regular dock. The police and a corp of men under Doc Hanson immediately set to work to try and revive Mr. Buehler but it was without success. The remains were removed to the Shimek and Schwartz parlors. The deceased, who was 44 years of age and a son fo the late Joseph Buehler, who died in December of last year, has been a resident of Manitowoc for the past two and a half years coming back here from Los Angeles, Cal., where he was engaged as a machinist boiler maker and iron maker for eighteen years. The mother, Mrs. Anna Buehler and one sister, Mrs. Martin Schroeder survive. The deceased was a member of the local aerie of Eagles. Burial will take place Monday morning at nine o’clock from the St. Boniface church, with interment at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 13, 1928 Page 2


EMMA BUEHLER SUICIDE: Emma Buehler of this city committed suicide yesterday morning. She had an attack of the grippe and recovered slowly. It was apparent to her friends that her mind was affected. Wednesday morning her father was about to go out to feed a cow. Emma suggested that she would do the work and went up into the hay loft. She adjusted a rope about her neck and jumped down an opening in the floor. She was found a few minutes after she quit the house, her body still warm. Dr. Thurtell and Meany were called and found the body still warm but they could not restore animation. An inquest was held before Justice Markham. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 23, 1899 pg. 3 ******** Yesterday morning between 10 and 11 o’clock Emma Buehler, daughter of Joseph Buehler here, hanged herself. She had been suffering with the grippe for a long while. She had been busy that whole morning with the wash and about 10 o’clock went to the barn, according to her mother, to feed the cow. When she didn’t come back her mother went into the building and found her daughter hanging from the rafters. She was cut down and because there were signs of life the doctor was called. By the time Doctors Thurtell and Meany could reach the place, she had expired. Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1899 ********* LIFE WAS A BURDEN And Miss Emma Buehler Decides to End Her Existence. COMMITTED SUICIDE AT 10:30. Had Been Ill for Some Time and It Is Thought Despondency Prompted Her to the Rash Deed. Miss Emma Buehler only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buehler, who reside at 922 South Eleventh street committed suicide by hanging at 10:30 this morning. She had been ill for some time suffering from an attack of the grip, and it is thought this may have affected her mind. She was ironing all morning and about 10 o'clock she told her mother that she was going to give the cow some hay and went to the stable for that purpose. She was gone so long a time that her mother became anxious and started to search for her. She climbed the stairs to the loft and a fearful sight met her eye. Swinging from the rafters, midway in the building, was the body of her daughter. The aged lady called for help and her husband and some of the neighbors rushed to her assistance. Some one was hastily dispatched for a physician while others cut the body down. Life was not entirely extinct, but before Drs. Thurtell and Meany, the physicians summoned, arrived, the girl was dead. The body was still warm and the physicians think she could not have been hanging very long, before found. The Coroner was sent for and arrived shortly before noon and ordered an inquest. It will be held before Justice Markham at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The young lady was an only daughter and was 27 years of age. She had always resided here and made her home with her parents. Of a cheerful disposition, friends are at a loss to assign a reason for the rash act. Her parents, both aged and nearing the end of life's journey, and three brother survive her. No funeral arangements have yet been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1899 ********* The funeral of the late Emma Buehler was held from the Catholic church at 9 o'clock this morning. There was a large attendance of friends of the family and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The pall bearers were: Henry Frisch, Max Drost, Fred Hotz, Louis Rank, Joseph Schneider, Fred Schoch. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, Feb. 25, 1899


JOSEPH BUEHLER (d. 1904) Again has the messenger of death invaded the ranks of the pioneers of the city, Joseph Behler, one of the first settlers here being taken after a confining illness of one day on Monday. Decedent was born in the Province of Baden, Germany seventy-nine years ago and came here when 29 years of age and has resided in the city continuously. He was a contractor by trade and helped erect many of Manitowoc's old landmarks. Survivors are an aged wife and three children, William and Joseph of this city and John of Kaukauna. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning at 9 am from St.Boniface church. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Oct. 5, 1904 ******** Joseph Buehler, an old resident of Manitowoc, died Mon. after a short illness. The deceased, who was born 79 yrs. ago in Baden, came to Manitowoc over 50 yrs. ago where he has lived ever since. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and 3 sons. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church. Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1904


JOSEPH BUEHLER (d. 1927) PIONEER SHIP BUILDING HEARS LAST SUMMONS Joseph Buehler Fails to Rally After Operation and is Summoned Into Great Beyond The Grim Reaper last night summoned Joseph Buehler, one of the oldest shipbuilders in the city and a pioneer in that industry, life passing at the hospital where he had been a patient for a week and where he underwent an operation Monday, the shock of which he failed to survive. Mr. Buehler would have reached his sixty-eighth birthday on January 29. He was born in this city in 1860 and has lived here all his life, being identified with shipbuilding firms in the city for more than 40 years. Until illness forced him to retire a short time ago, the deceased was in the employ of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corporation, who lament the loss of one of their oldest employes. Funeral Monday Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9, from the St. Boniface church and interment will be made at Calvary, the Rev. Father Pell officiating. Decedent was married to Anna Staudt, who survives, October 25, 1883. A son, Edward J. Buehler, of this city and a daughter, Mrs. Martin Schroeder, also of Manitowoc, survive. A brother, William of this city and two grand children also survive. Mr. Buehler was a member of the St. Boniface congregation, and was active in the St. Boniface Society. The Catholic Knights and the Holy Name Society, despite his advanced years. Manitowoc Herald News, December 2, 1927 P. 2


THERESIA BUEHLER (d. 1917) Mrs. Elizabeth Buehler, Mr. and Mrs. John Buehler and Urban Buehler, who were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Buehler, have returned to their homes at Kaukauna. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 27, 1917, Page 3 ******** Mrs. Theresa Buehler, an old resident of this city, died Friday morning at her home, 922 South Eleventh Street, aged 77 years. She was born in Baden, Germany and at the age of 9 years came to this country with her parents, who settled on a farm in Kossuth. After living there many years she moved to the city. The deceased is survived by two sons, William and Joseph, both of this city and also four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Boniface Church. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 1, 1917


MARY JANE BUENZOW Mary Jane Buenzow, age 68, of 4306 Mirro Dr., Manitowoc, met her savior on Monday, March 1, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, while loved ones were at her side. She was born in Two Rivers on Dec. 7, 1941, to Esther (Ignowski) Paprocki, and the late Stephen Paprocki. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School in Two Rivers, and Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1960. She then furthered her education, taking several college courses over the years. On Oct. 3, 1964, she married Joseph H. Buenzow at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mary Jane worked as a librarian for many years at the Joseph Mann Library in Two Rivers, and was very proud of having painted the large mural on the wall of the stairway leading to the children's area. She also worked for Paragon Electric Co. for several years. She was a very creative person who enjoyed doing craftwork, paintings and sewing; she also loved reading and gardening. She enjoyed the outdoors, and did a lot of traveling and camping with her husband, Joe. Above all, she treasured the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Joe Buenzow; one daughter and son-in-law: Marie and Roger Bonde, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Steve and Janine Buenzow, Gettysburg, Pa.; three grandchildren: Heather, Wynnafred, and Malachi Bonde; and her mother: Esther Paprocki, Manitowoc. She is further survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law: Jo-Ellen (George) Zipperer, Manitowoc; Sue (Dave) Hilke, Two Rivers; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Mike Paprocki, Green Bay; Greg (Shannon) Paprocki, Mt. Horeb; a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Rogene (Robert) Leberak, Manitowoc; Roger (Marge) Buenzow, Biloxi, Miss.; Jim Kollath of Kiel; and special friends: Delores Boettcher and Kathy Tolksdorf of Two Rivers; and Jimmy and Dottie Drexler of Crestwood, Ky.; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Cathy (Roger) Schuler-Kollath; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Violet Bunzow. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd. Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with inurnment to take place at a later date at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Buenzow family with funeral arrangements. The Buenzow family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Yetter and staff; the nursing staff from three west oncology unit at Aurora Medical Center; and the Aurora VNA Hospice for the excellent care and kindness extended to Mary Jane and our family. Herald Times Reporter March 3, 2010


GERALD BULL Gerald K. Bull, age 63, of 2223 Richmond Avenue, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning. July 6. 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Manitowoc. following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2002. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial sill be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post # 659, Manitowoc. Gerald was born August 4. 1938 in Manitowoc, son of the late Harry E. and Gladys V. Larson Bull. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the Class of 1956. He served in the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis from 1961 to 1963. On September 9, 1967, he married the former Sandra Becker at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Jerry was employed at Dayco Eastman Co. and retired as the supervisor of data processing operations. Jerry was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, where he was an usher and Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of Eagles Aerie # 706, Manitowoc. Jerry was an avid bowler, enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a loyal Manitowoc Chiefs fan, when they were active as a semi-pro football team. He spent time operating the concession stand at home games. Jerry loved his family and especially being with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Bull, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Barry Lemberger, Rosemary and Craig Pautz. Wendy and David LeVene, all of Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Zachary, Andrew, Alyssa, Matthew and Bryce; brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Judy Bull, Manitowoc; brother-in-law and his wife, Gerald Keehan and Janice, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Becker and Mary Becker, both of Manitowoc; special friend, Dorothy Bieda, Manitowoc. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He also was preceded in death by one son, Steven; a sister, Gwen Keehan and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ervin and Esther Becker. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. on Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at II a.m. The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc and University of Wisconsin - Madison, especially Dr Baatz and her staff at the Cancer Care Center for the care and compassion extended to them. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, July 7, 2002 pg. A6


JOHN C. BULL John C. Bull, 76, formerly of ?? Madison St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, May 14, 1990 at North Ridge Care Center. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Arno Wolfgramm will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born April 4, 1914 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late John H. and Emma Mueller Bull. He married Mary O'Connor. She preceded in death December 14, 1980. he then married Regina Alberski in Manitowoc on June 27, 1984. Mr. Bull was employed at Manitowoc Tinsel Company for 4? years until his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Regina A. Bull of Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Joseph and Margaret Bull of Montana, John C. Bull Jr. and Alice Bull of Minnesota; a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Joseph Murphy of Washington; three stepsons, Duane Alberski, Joseph Alberski and Frank Alberski, all of Manitowoc; two step daughters, Lynn Over? of California and Debra and Her husband, Michael ?? of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; ? step grandchildren; a great step grandson; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends also survive. Also preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn and four sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday and Thursday at the church from 10 am until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, May 14, 1990



MARILYN BULL Marilyn Dies After Surgery MANITOWOC—The operation was a success and all the intelligence of modern science was in her corner but functional complications which set in some 10 hours later claimed the life early Saturday morning of Marilyn Bull, 14. She had undergone heart surgery earlier Friday at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Following a series of nine day tests, she was wheeled into the operating room at 7:15 a.m. Friday and a mechanical heart took over for several hours while specialists went to work enlarging the aortic artery, remedying a muscular malfunction, and repairing a small hole in the heart. Funds for the operation had been raised by public subscription through the Manitowoc aerie of Eagles. Born Oct. 1, 1944, in Manitowoc, she wwas the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bull, 1326-A S. Ninth St. She was a blue baby, suffering from a congenital heart defect that prevented her blood from getting sufficient oxygen. As she grew older, she weakened until her mother had to carry her outside to play where she sat in a sand box on warm summer days watching the other children having fun. During May, 1949?, she was taken to Children’s Hospital, Chicago, where she submitted to a new aortic-pulmonary surgery method perfected three years earlier by Dr. Willis Potts of Northwestern Univesity. Within seven weeks she was enjoying a normal life again. As she grew up, however, the orifice in her heart failed to grow with the rest of her body and gradually the old weakness returned. A proficient violinist, she had to give up the violin four years ago because of the exertion involved. She became breathless through such simple exercise as walking and to be transported to and from school. Interested in horses and riding she joined a club but had to content to watch the others while she compiled a complete and thorough scrapbook about horses. A freshman at Washington Junior High School, she was an overall B student and a straight A student in algebra. Mathematics was her favorite study and her ambition was to become a nurse. “I want to help other people like they have helped me,” she said. Doctors urged immediate surgery but family funds were limited. A Manitowoc professional man, himself a cardiac patient, discussed the matter with the Manitowoc aerie of Eagles and a public fund drive was made in November. As “Operation Heartbeat” it brought in contributions amounting to more than $3,600. Marilyn and her parents arrived at Rochester, Feb. 11 for a series of preliminary tests and examinations. First word Friday night was that the operation had been successfully completed and the patient was resting comfortably. Then complications developed and she died shortly after midnight. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Pfeffer Funeral Home. Survivors include her parents, brothers, James and John Jr. and sister, Joan, at home. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 21, 1959 P. 1


MARY C. BULL Mrs. John C. (Mary) Bull, 64, of 911 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, December 14, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bull, nee Mary Catherine O'connor, was born March 28, 1916, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ben and Catherine Scherer O'connor. She was a Manitowoc resident all her life, attended Sacred (unreadable sentences) May ?, 1941, at Manitowoc. Presently employed as a receptionist with Orthopaedic Associates of Manitowoc, she had also been employed at Holy Family Hospital and was a member of St. Ann Society. Survivors include her husband, John C., two sons and a daughter-in-law, John Bull of Plymouth, Minn., and Dr. James and Margaret Bull of Great Falls, Mont.; a daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Joseph Murphy of Seattle, Wash.; a brother, Robert O'Connor of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bartelme of Manitowoc and Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Polinski of Chicago and three grandchildren. A daughter, Marilyn, preceded her in death in 1959. Three brothers also preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by members of St. Ann Society, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, December 15, 1980 P.3 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. John C. (Mary) Bull of 911 Madsion (sic) St., Manitowoc, who died Sunday, will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bull, nee Mary Catherine O'Connor, was graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1934. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon. A prayer service will be at 7 o'clock by members of St. Ann society, relatives and friends (sic). Herald Times Reporter, December 16, 1980 P.3


STEVEN BULL Steven Anthony Bull, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bull, 3727 Custer St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, shortly after birth. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at Urbanek and Shclei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Besides the parents, survivors include the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Harry Bull, the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Oscar Larson, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Becker, and the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Jesse Dembski, of Manitowoc. The mother is the former Sandra Becker. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 1, 1969 P. 11


JENNIE BURAN Jennie M. Buran, age 86, of 1024 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, November 6, 1992, at the home of her daughter, Rita Grant, of 2416 Marshall St. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 9, 1992, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at the Calvary Chapel Mausoleum. She was born Jennie Marion Schultz on October 25, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Mary Kaminski Schultz. She was a lifelong Manitowoc resident, attending Manitowoc Schools and was married to John Buran Jr. on December 30, 1926, at Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1981. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and also a member of the Rosary Society of the Parish. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Attorney Reginald P. and Rosella Buran, Manitowoc; a daughter, Rita Grant, Manitowoc; a son-in-law, Sam J. Letheby, Lincoln, Neb.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Florence Schultz, Manitowoc; a special niece, Marian Hoeppner, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, John, Cathy, Ann, John, Jim, Sharon, Michael, and Tim; eight great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Letheby. Also preceded by four brothers and five sisters. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. Friends may call at the church Monday morning 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 8, 1992, P. A2


JOHN BURAN John Buran, 74, of 1024 S. 34th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, July 6, at the family residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and the Mass of Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and entombment will be in Calvary Chapel, Mausoleum. Mr. Buran was born Sept. 14, 1906, at Prague, Czechoslovakia, son of the late John and Mary Buran. He married Jennie M. Schultz, Dec. 30, 1926, at Manitowoc,. Mr. Buran was the owner and operator of Midland Service Station, Manitowoc, retiring in 1979. Survivors include his wife, Jennie; a son and daughter-in-law, Attorney Reginald P. and Rosella Buran of Manitowoc; a daughter, Rita Grant of Manitowoc; a son-in-law, Sam J. Letheby of Lincoln, Neb.,; eight grandchildren, John, Cathy, Ann, John, Jim, Sharon, Michael and Tim; three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Buran Letheby and a brother, Miles Buran. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon. A prayer service will be at 7:30 o’clock this Tuesday evening by Deacon Ed. Buchner. Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 1981 P. 3 ******** (BURAN John 9/14/1906 7/6/1981 Phase I Chapel NE Tier C Crypt 2)


MARGARET YORUBA BURAN Mrs. John Buran, 66, nee Margaret Rous of 411 North Eighth street, died early today at the Holy Family Hospital following a weeks’ illness. Mrs. Buran was born in Franklin in 1878 and in 1900 was married to Joseph Wotruba. He died 29 years ago. In 1922 she was married to John Buran who operated the opera house here for anumber of years. Later they moved to Milwaukee and came back to Manitowoc last year when Mr. Buran again took over the opera house property on North Eighth Street. Survivors are the husband, a son, Edward Wotruba of Milwaukee; two step-sons, John Buran Jr., of this city, Pfc. Myles Buran in the South Pacific; two daughters, Mrs. Mark Larson of this city and Mrs. Robert Austin of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Rezek of Melnik, Mrs. Mary Reznichek of Whitelaw, Mrs. Anton Yindra of Maribel and Mfrs. Charles Opichka of route 3, Manitowoc and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home and at nine o’clock from the Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The body may be viewed after Wednesday noon and the rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at seven o’clock at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1944 - page 2


REGINALD P. BURAN Attorney Reginald P. Buran. age 75, of 1126 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, Jan. 23, 2004, at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Thomas Wokciechowski O.F.M. with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born Nov. 19, 1928, in Manitowoc, son of the late John P. and Jennie Schultz Buran. Reginald was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1947. He attended Notre Dame University and St. Norbert College from 1947 to 1950, and served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 in the Counterintelligence Corps. After an honorable discharge from the armed services he continued his college education at Marquette University, graduating in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He then enrolled in Law School at Marquette University, graduating in 1957 with a degree of Juris Doctoris. On Oct. 28. 1961 he married Rosella C. Braun at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal, Wis. Reginald was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather throughout his life. He served on the Manitowoc County Board and was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church his entire life as an altar boy, usher, Eucharistic minister, as well as serving on numerous committees. Survivors include his wife Rosella. Manitowoc; three children, Ann Buran-Vongher and Jonathan Vongher, Wilmette, Ill., John and Julie Buran, Manitowoc, James Buran, Chicago, two grandchildren: Michael and Christopher Vongher, Wilmette, Ill.; three step grandchildren, Megan, Tyler and Nathan Siemers; one sister, Rita M. Grant, Manitowoc; a niece, Cathy and Tom Buchner, Manitowoc; a nephew, Henry J. and Carrie Grant, Manitowoc; also surviving are great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Buran Letheby. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11 a.m. The family also wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Home Care Health Services and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their excellent care and support given to our father. Manitowoc Herald Times Sunday, January 25, 2004 pg. A3 ******** Attorney Reginald P. Buran, age 75, of 1126 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, Jan. 23, 2004, at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter January 24, 2004 ******** (BURAN Reginald P. 11/19/1928 1/23/2004 Phase V Cor 106 Tier B Crypt 134)


ROSELLA C. BURAN Rosella C. Buran, age 69, of 1126 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 13, 2004, surrounded by her loving family at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law: Ann Buran-Vongher and Jonathan Vongher in Wilmette, Ill. Rosella was born Jan. 6, 1935, in Loyal, Wis., daughter of the late Benedict and Amelia Keller Braun. She attended the public school system in Loyal, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in education. On Oct. 28, 1958, she married Reginald P. Buran at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Loyal. He preceded her in death Jan. 23, 2004. Rosella taught first grade for 33 years with the Manitowoc Public School System. After her retirement, she volunteered her time teaching in the Head Start Program for MACS. She was a member of the Rosary & Altar Society and St. Mary Choir at St. Mary Catholic Church for many years. Survivors include her children: Ann Buran-Vongher and Jonathan Vongher, Wilmette, Ill.; John Buran, Manitowoc; James Buran, Chicago, Ill.; two grandsons: Michael and Christopher Vongher, Wilmette, Ill.; a sister-in-law: Rita Grant, Manitowoc; a niece: Cathy Buchner and her husband, Tom, Manitowoc; a nephew: Henry J. Grant and his wife, Carrie, Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Ronnie and Diane Braun, Marshfield; Tom and Claudia Braun, Portage; Gerald and Carmen Braun, Elk Grove Village, Ill.; and a sister and brother-in-law: Corrine and Bob Ross, Upland, Calif. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. this Friday (TONIGHT) where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Phil Andrastek. Visitation will continue Saturday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter October 14, 2004 ******** (BURAN Rosella C. 1/6/1935 10/13/2004 Phase V Cor 106 Tier B Crypt 135)


HELEN M. BURESH Helen Buresh, age 87, formerly of 1500 N. 3rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, December 24, 1995, at the Park Lawn Nursing Home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 1996, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father William Zimmer will officiate with cremation having taken place and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born April 16, 1908, in Athens, Wis., daughter of the late Michael and Mary Lewandowski. Helen attended schools in Athens, Wis. She married Joseph Buresh, November 6, 1935, in Manitowoc. Helen was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William and Fanchon Buresh; one daughter, Lynn Leifheit, Green Bay; one sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Harold Barbeau, Two Rivers; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and three sisters. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at the church. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 25, 1995 P A2


JOSEPH J. BURESH Joseph J. Buresh, 75, of 1500 N. Third St., Apartment 207, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, June 5, at his residence. 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 the Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Buresh was born July 18, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Kraus Buresh Sr. He was educated in the Manitowoc School System and married Helen Lewandowski Nov. 6, 1935, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He had been employed with the Herald-Times-Reporter, Manitowoc, for 25 years, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Fanchon Buresh of Manitowoc; a granddaughter, Lynn Guresh of Milwaukee; a brother and sister-in-law, Emil and Gena Buresh and two sisters, Rose Keune and Libby Scherer of Manitowoc and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday afternoon. A prayer service will be at 8 o’clock this evening. Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 1983 P. 3


ANDREW M. BURETTA Andrew M. Buretta, 79, of 2515 Nelson St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at his residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Maltern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Buretta was born Nov. 11, 1897, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Anna Pinkowski Buretta. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and on the Ann Arbor Car Ferry until his retirement in 1950. Survivors include a brother, Alois Buretta and a sister, Mrs. Alois (Clara) Rohrer of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday evening where a prayer service will be at 6:35 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 1977 P. 3


BEVERLY S. BURETTA Mrs. Clarence (Beverly) Buretta, 59, of 1705 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, Oct. 1, at her residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Buretta, nee Beverly S. Auman, was born July 6, 1925, at Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of Melvin and Sylvia McMullen Auman. She was married to Clarence J. Buretta Dec. 14, 1946, at Manitowoc, after which the couple resided here since. Mrs. Buretta was a graduate of Chicago Beauticians School and had been employed by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, Davids Beauty Shop and various local restaurants and was currently employed by the Manitowoc Health Care Center, Housekeeping Department. Survivors include her husband, Clarence; a son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Lucy Buretta of Milwaukee; two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Gerald Stock of Manitowoc and Heidi and Tim Jagemann of Escondido, Calif.; her parents, Melvin and Sylvia Auman of Fay Lake-Long Lake, Wis.; her mother-in-law, Emma Buretta of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Danny Watts of Niagara, Wis.; a sister, Janet Kracow of Port Washington, Wis; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Trippler and Marie Eley both of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Leona and Edward Smaglik of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Jay, Heather and Rebecca Stock, Justin and Jonathon Jagemann and Annie and Emily Buretta and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Lynn Buretta. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon where a prayer service will be 7:45 o’clock this evening. Herald Times Reporter, October 2, 1984 P. 3


CLARENCE J. BURETTA Clarence J. Buretta. age 91. of 1705 S. 10th St., Manitowoc. died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at his residence with his children at his side. He was born Nov. 23, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Emma Bauer Buretta. Clarence was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1932. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in New Guinea at the Battle of Buna, receiving his honorable discharge in 1945 with the rank of sergeant. On Dec. 14. 1946, he married the former Beverly Auman in Waukegan, Ill. She preceded him in death Oct. 1, 1984. Clarence was employed with Rahr Malting Company and then with Busch Agri-cultural Resources until the time of his retirement. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Dan and Lucy Buretta, East Troy; two daughters: Christine Buretta and Heidi Buretta, both of Manitowoc: eight grandchildren: Anne, Emily and Kate Buretta, Jay Stock, Heather Zipperer, Rebecca Stock, Justin Jagemann, Jon Jagemann; and five great-grandchildren: Kelsey and Kaenan Zipperer, Josey and Alicia Stock and Brittany Hauschulz. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Sandra Buretta: and three sisters and brothers-in-law: Leona and Edward Smaglik, Marie and Richard Barlow, and Lucille and Hugo Trippler. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, until the time of service at 11 am. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. A special thank you to Clarence's nieces and nephews: Kurt and Karen Trippler, Ed and Ann Smaglik, Mary Steeber, Judy Terski, Richard Barlow, other family members and his close friend, Carl Meyer. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Thursday, January 5, 2006 pg. A3


DANIEL A. BURETTA Daniel A. Buretta, age 79, of 350 W. Highland Park Ave., #924, Appleton, a former Manitowoc resident, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, April 21, 2001 at St. Paul's Home, Kaukauna. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am Thursday, April 26, 2001 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659. Dan was born Aug. 27, 1921 in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Mary Burich Buretta. he graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1939.Dan was employed as a sheet metal worker at Manitowoc Shipbuilding for 15 years. He joined the United States Army in 1944 and saw action in World War II at Luzon, the Philippines and was part of the Army of Occupation in Japan. In 1955, Dan joined the city of Manitowoc Fire Department and retired with the rank of captain in 1983. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post #659 and was an active member of St. Mary's Men's Club and St. Mary's Volunteer Pallbearers. Dan is survived by his spouse of 57 years, Eleanor (Mosey) Buretta, Appleton; a son, Daniel J. (Eunice) Buretta, Fond du Lac; two daughters, Suzanne (Larry) Kinyon, Plover, Lynda Buretta, Appleton; three grandchildren, Heidi (Brad) Blalock, Lisle, Ill., Tyler Krowiorz and his special friend, Emily Probst, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Caitlin Buretta, Orlando, Fla.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Elaine Osesek, Manitowoc, Lois (Norb) Benzshawel, Hot Springs, Ark.; one brother and sister-in-law, Victor (Ruth) Buretta, Manitowoc and three sisters-in-law, Virginia Benzinger, Manitowoc, Mary Dworak, Kewaunee and Julia Mosey, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 7 pm led by Sister Renee Delvaux. All memorials will be donated to St. Paul's Home, Alzheimer's Unit, Kaukauna. Throughout his life, Dan enjoyed crab boils at Silver Creek Park with his sisters, brother and friends and family get togethers and celebrations. He was an avid hunter and camper. Dan and Eleanor traveled extensively to Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean. Alzheimer's - The Thief A thief came awhile back and slowly took our Dad away. He didn't do it all at once but by tiny pieces every day. At first we hardly notice and sometimes even smiled. "Oh he's just getting older," we told ourselves, our long suit was denial. The haunted look for what once was - the searching, asking, pacing - the thief had all the cards in hand, with time against Dad racing. Dad tried his best with what he had and Lords know we did too, but the thief just took control and stole each bit of him we knew. But now that hard battle's over, and Dad's resting in his final Home. God made the thief give back to us the Father we had known. "We love You and Will Miss You." Your Wife, Children and Grandchildren Manitowoc Herald Times - April 24, 2001 pg. A3


ELEANOR J. BURETTA Eleanor J. Buretta, age 84, of Appleton, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, August 31, 2004, at her residence. She was born February 7, 1920, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Johanna Dayo Mosey. She attended St. Luke Parochial Grade School and was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the Class of 1938. On June 12, 1943, she married Daniel A. Buretta at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death April 21, 2001. During her working years, Eleanor was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing and Aluminum Specialty Company. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel J. and Eunice Buretta, Fond du Lac; two daughters and a son-in-law, Suzanne and Larry Kinyon, Plover, and Lynda Buretta, Appleton; three grandchildren, Heidi (Brad) Blalock, Chicago, Illinois, Caitlin Buretta and Ryan Leavitt, Fond du Lac, Tyler Krowiorz and special friend, Sara Schultz, Appleton; a great grandchild, Madelyn Leavitt; and two sisters, Virginia Benzinger, Manitowoc, and Mary Olive Dworak, Kewaunee. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Mosey. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2004, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski, O.F.M., Entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter ******** (BURETTA Eleanor J. 2/7/1920 8/31/2004 Phase I Cor B SW Tier B Crypt 4)


EMMA BURETTA Mrs. Emma M. Buretta, 102, a Manitowoc resident currently residing at Shady lane Home, died Saturday, May 9, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski, O.F.M. and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Emma Mary Bauer was born December 18, 1884 in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Mary Roedig Bauer. She married Joseph Buretta on July 18, 1910 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1960. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1968. Survivors include a son, Clarence Buretta of Manitowoc; three daughters and a son-in-law, Leona and Edward Smaglik, Marie Eley and Lucille Trippler, all of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Amanda Bauer of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, a daughter-in-law, Beverly Buretta and two sons-in-law, Hugo Trippler and Richard Barlow. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 8 pm Monday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 pm by Deacon Bill Klein. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., May 11, 1987 - page 19 ******** (18 Dec. 1884/May 1987/SSDI)


HEIDI A. BURETTA Heidi A. Buretta, age 58, of 1705 South 10th Street, Manitowoc, passed away on Friday morning, December 5, 2014 at her residence. She was born on June 4, 1956 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Clarence and Beverly (Auman) Buretta. Heidi was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. She was employed as an LPN at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc for more than 10 years where she enjoyed making a difference in the lives of other people. Heidi loved campfires, the beach, boat rides and swimming. And Heidi especially adored her granddaughter Julia. Survivors include two sons: Justin Jagemann and fiancé Jamie Lynn Zeman, Manitowoc, and Jon Jagemann, Elkhart Lake; one granddaughter: Julia Jagemann; one sister: Christine Buretta, Manitowoc; and one brother and sister-in-law: Dan and Lucy Buretta, East Troy. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Beverly Buretta; and one sister: Sandy Buretta. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Ave), Manitowoc. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Dec. 7, 2014


JOHN J. BURETTA At 6:30 this morning, at St. Boniface chruch, Rev. Jaekels officiating, John J. Buretta of this city and Miss Mary Burich of Cadott, Wis., were united in marriage. The young couple left shortly after the ceremony for the home of the bride at Cadott, making that their wedding trip, and will make their home here upon their return, the groom being employed at the local ship yards. Manitowoc Herald News, February 7, 1921 P. 8 ******** John J. Buretta, 72, of 1306 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 930 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Buretta was born June 2, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Anna Pinkowski Buretta, and married Mary I. Burich Feb. 7, 1921, at St. Boniface Church. He was employed 45 years by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring seven years ago, and was a member of Manitowoc Machinists Local 516. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Daniel A. and Victor N. of Manitowoc, three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Elaine) Osesek and Mrs. Donald (Adeline) Matheys, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Norbert (Lois) Benzshawel of Sheldon, Iowa, three brothers, Andrew and Alois, of Manitowoc and Joseph of Two Rivers, three sisters, Mrs. Ray Boyd, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Alois Rohrer and Mrs. George Tulach, of Manitowoc and 12 grandchildren. A sister, a brother and a granddaughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1968 P.T5 ******** (3 June 1895/Jan. 1968/SSDI)


 

JOSEPH BURETTA Joseph F. Buretta, 81, of 1515 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Buretta was born Dec. 25, 1886, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Mary Grzark Buretta. He married Emma M. Bauer July 18, 1910. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1960. He was employed at Rahr Malting Inc., and from 1927 by the Manitowoc Board of Education. He was chief engineer at Lincoln High School when he retired in 1954. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706. Survivors are his wife, a son, Clarence J., of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Leona) Smaglik and Mrs. Hugo (Lucille) Trippler, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Richard (Marie) Barlow, of Milwaukee; a brother, Stanley, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mary Krysek, of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 8, 1968 P. 5


MARY IRENE BURETTA Mrs. Mary Irene Buretta, 71, who resided at 1306 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. .Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Buretta, nee Mary Irene Burish, was born Aug. 15, 1899, at Grimms, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emil Burish. The family moved to Cadott, Wis., and as a chld she attended school there. She came to Manitowoc to reside in 1918. She was married to John J. Buretta Feb. 7, 1921, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1968. She was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church, a member of the Manitowoc County Homemakers and a member of the Machinist Auxiliary No. 516. Survivors include two sons, Daniel and Victor of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Elaine) Osesek and Mrs. Donald (Adeline) Matheys of Manitowoc and Mrs. Norbert (Lois) Benzshawel of Sheldon, Iowa; four brothers, James of Manitowoc, Emil and Edward of Cadott and Clarence of Chippewa Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Hill of Green Bay and Mrs. Anna Rykal of Cadott and 12 grandchildren. A granddaughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, members of the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 3, 1970 P. 25


SANDRA LYNN BURETTA Sandra Buretta Is Victim of Polio; 10 Dead in State Cases Reach 13 in County Keep Children at Home, Doctor Says MANITOWOC—The first death from polio in Manitowoc in two years was recorded early Monday morning. Sandra Buretta, 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Buretta of 1310 S. 13th St., stricken with the disease late last week when the Buretta family returned from a visit with relatives in upper Michigan and Wisconsin, died at the Holy Family Hospital. There are now 13 cases of polio in Manitowoc County including Monday’s fatality. …Mr. and Mrs. Buretta and their three children returned to Manitowoc last Wednesday. They had visited at Chicagoan Lake in Upper Michigan with the family of (omitted for privacy). The latter is a sister of Mrs. Buretta. One of the (omitted) children was suffering from polio. Later the Burettas visited with the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Aumann at Fays Lake, Wis. Sandra Buretta was stricken ill two days later and moved to the hospital. It is reported that a brother (name omitted) is under observation. Funeral services for Sandra will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Born in Michigan She wsa born July 12, 1942, at Iron River, Mich., and later the family located at Manitowoc. She would have entered the Washington Junio High School next month. She was a member of the Manitowoc Municipal Girls Rifle team for several years and when 19 years old was the girls champion. Surviving are the parents, brother and sister (names omitted) of Manitowoc; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buretta of Manitowoc and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Aumann of Fays Lake, Wis. Friends may call at the funeral home after __p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 22, 1955 P. 1


ALICE J. BURICH Alice J. Burich, age 90, formerly of 810 Schroeder Drive, Manitowoc, and a current resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died on Thursday morning, Sept. 23, 2010, at River's Bend. She was born on April 22, 1920, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Jennie (Chyla) Kuczkowski. Alice was a graduate of Messmer High School, Milwaukee. On April 12, 1947, she married Joseph Burich in Milwaukee. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi and the Manitowoc Senior Center where she had taught line dancing for 10 years. Survivors include her husband of 64 years: Joseph Burich, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie and Paul Simons, Manitowoc, Linda and Sam Jensen, Batavia, Ohio; three grandchildren: Amanda Simons, Adam Simons and special friend Elizabeth Pfeifer, Greg Jensen; four great-grandchildren; and four sisters-in-law: Helen Gosz, Green Bay, Mildred Orth, Manitowoc, Alyce Ott, De Pere and Delores Burich, Brillion. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a son: Bruce Burich; and two brothers and sisters-in-law: John and Barbara Kuczkowski and Raymond and Irene Kuczkowski. A Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial service will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Cremation has occurred and Alice will be entombed at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, until 5:45 p.m. Alice was an accomplished seamstress and an avid fisherman. She enjoyed gardening, bingo and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Thanks to everyone at Rivers Bend for all their concern and compassion shown to Alice and her family. Herald Times Reporter Sept. 25, 2010


JOSEPH C. BURICH Joseph C. Burich, 89, traveled on his final journey into the loving arms of our Lord on December 13, 2012. He was truly one of the good guys. Joe was currently a resident at Rivers Bend Health Care Center in Manitowoc and had previously resided at 810 Schroeder Drive, Manitowoc in the house that he and his wife built in 1954. Joe was born in Reedsville, Wisconsin on July 29, 1923 to Charles and Mary (Jerabek) Burich. He graduated from Brillion High School with the class of 1940 and went on to study at the University of Minnesota until Uncle Sam came calling. Joe was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps serving from 1943 to 1946 and held the rank of sergeant. He was a flight engineer instructor on a C-54 cargo transport plane based out of Lincoln, NB. One of his proudest moments was to be participating in an "Old Glory Honor Flight" on August 31, 2010. In his words "we did it". After the war, Joe came back to Wisconsin and married the former Alice Kuczkowski of Milwaukee on April 12, 1947. They celebrated 64 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2010. He was a loving and devoted husband, caring for Alice in her final years. Always mechanically inclined, Joe's chosen profession was the automotive field. He was a body shop foreman and service writer for the Hamacheck dealership (now Pietroske) and went on to work for Wisconsin Auto Damage Appraisers and Professional Auto Damage Appraisers providing services throughout the Fox River Valley and Northern Michigan for over 25 years. Joe was well respected for his knowledge and fair mindedness. Joe had a quick wit and took pleasure in making people laugh. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, walking his dogs, having coffee with his "Romeo" club friends and striking up a conversation with anyone he met. He was curious by nature and never stopped reading and learning. He had a prodigious vocabulary and reveled in using it. Joe loved all types of music and was blessed with the gift of a beautiful voice. He was a long time communion distributor at the former St. Paul's Parish in Manitowoc which is now St. Francis of Assisi. Joe is survived by 2 daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie (Paul) Simons of Manitowoc and their children Amanda and Adam (Elizabeth); Linda (Sam) Jensen, Batavia, Ohio and their son, Greg; two special great-grandchildren Mia and Mason; three sisters, Helen Gosz, Green Bay, Mildred Orth, Manitowoc and Alyce Ott, DePere. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, an infant son, Bruce Anthony, his parents Charles and Mary Burich, brother John Burich, sisters Mary Kanter and Julia Grasser. Brothers in law and sisters in law George Kanter, John Gosz, Raymond Grasser, Fritz Ott, Delores Burich, Jack and Barbara Kuczkowski and Ray and Irene Kuczkowski. Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand located at So. 14th Street and Grand Avenue in Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen and Joseph's cremated remains will be entombed at Calvary Mausoleum at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, December 17, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 3:00p.m. until 4:45 p.m. Memorials can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 601 No. 8th Street, Manitowoc or to the donor's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. A very sincere and heartfelt thank you to the staff at Rivers Bend Care Center. Your kindness and dedication shown to dad, mom and our family was a blessing. Thank you also to the Aurora Two Rivers Hospital staff, especially ICU and 3rd floor, for the care they showed Joe during his many visits. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Dec. 15, 2012



MILDRED BURISH Mrs. James, Burish, 44, of 2016A Hamilton St., Mantiwooc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Mantiowoc, after an illness of eight weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Edward Nowakowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Mildred Dempsky was born at Manitowoc Jan. 15, 1912, daughter of Jess and Vernockia (sic) Budysz Dempsky. She was married Jan. 24, 1937. Mrs. Burish was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary Church. Surviving her are the husband, two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.) of Manitowoc; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Dempsky of Manitowoc; brother, Daniel Dempsky of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Ervin Becker of Manitowoc; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 8, 1956 P.16


W. JAMES BURISH Wenzel (Jim) Burish, 77, of 2016 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 23, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Burish was born Feb. 28, 1904, at Cadott, Wis., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emil Burish. He moved to Manitowoc as a young man, residing here since. He married Mildred Dempsky in 1926 at St. Mary Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1956. He then married Anna Pokorski Mrotek in May of 1950? at St. Mary Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Burish was a self-employed tavern keeper in Manitowoc for many years. Prior to his retirement in 1965, he was employed by the City of Manitowoc as a custodian at City Hall. Survivors include his wife, Anna; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Joretta Burish, and Ronald and Mary Jane Burish of Manitowoc; a step daughter and step son-in-law, Marie and Norbert Schneider of Newton; two brothers, Edward and Emil of Cadott; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ryckal of Cadott, and Mrs. Charles (Emma) Hill of Green Bay; 11 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, four step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 23, 1981 P. 3



ALBERT H. BURKART (d. 1948) BURKART, Albert H., 75, of 1328 So. 17th St., died tody. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiatinb. Burial at Calvary Cemetery. The body may be viewed after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 18, 1948 P. 10


ALBERT J. BURKART (d. 1951) Albert J. Burkart, 54, (above) of 818 South 25th street, Manitowoc, plant superintendent at the Aluminum Specialty company, died early Saturday morning at the Holy Family hospital. Death was due to a blood clot. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc and at 9 o’clock at St. Paul Catholic church. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Burkart was born in Manitowoc in 1896 and lived in Manitowoc his entire life. In 1919 he married Miss Jessie Logan. He as employed at the Aluminum Specialty company and was advanced to the superintendency. He was also active in bowling circles, and a member of the Holy Name society of St. Paul church and Knights of Coolumbus. Survivors are his wife; three sons, Richard, Charles and Robert of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Otto Kollath, Mrs. Carhles Krainik and Mrs. Fred Hrudka, all of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The Aluminum Specialty company plant will be closed Monday morning for the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 1951 P. 2


AUDREY H. BURKART Audrey H. Burkart, age 92, a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, September 9, 2016 at Laurel Grove. She was born on August 5, 1924 in Alverno, daughter of the late Henry and Wanda (Stefaniak) Junk. Audrey was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1942. On October 23, 1945 she married Robert Burkart in San Francisco, CA. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1977. Audrey was employed as a payroll clerk at Burger Boat until her retirement in 1986. She was a member and past treasurer of the Daughters of Isabella. Audrey enjoyed playing cribbage, sheepshead, gardening and bowling. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law: Joyce Repenn, Two Rivers, Mary & Glenn Haese, Manitowoc; one son: James Burkart, Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Kim Rasmussen, Scott Rasmussen, Ted & Matthew Burkart; two great grandchildren: Dana & Meagan Green; one step grandchild: Kendy Haese; three step great grandchildren; one sister: Dorothy Dondlinger, Manitowoc; and two brothers and one sister-in-law: Valarian Junk, Cato and Kenneth & Jeannette Junk, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by one son-in-law: Gene Repenn; one grandson: Mark Repenn; one step great grandson: Kristopher Haese; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Ervin & Annette Junk, Donald Junk; one sister and brother-in-law: Geraldine & Fred Behnke; and two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law: Charles & Richard Burkart and Mayme Junk. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue) Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Avenue) Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff of Laurel Grove and also the nurses and staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center 5th Floor for the wonderful care extended to Audrey. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sept. 10, 2016


BERNARD J. BURKART Bernard (Ben) J. Burkart, 78, of 2912 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, October 29, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James J. Stamborski with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Burkart was born November 2, 1905, at New Franken Wisconsin, son of the late Mathew and Elizabeth Ripp Burkart. He married the former Regina M. Christoff on July 17, 1927, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1977. Mr. Burkart was employed for 41 years at Mirro Rolling Mill and retired in 1968 as a production supervisor. Mr. Burkart was a member of Senior Citizens of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Regina; two sons and daughters-in-law, Francis and June Burkart and Lawrence and Mary Lou Burkart, both of Manitowoc; a daughter and a son-in-law, Mary Lou and Lawrence Cherney of Denmark, Wisconsin; two brothers, Conrad Burkart of Green Bay and Wendell Burkart of DePere; a sister, Mrs. Jerry (Rosina) Raymond of Livonia, Michigan; nine grandchildren, David, Allen, Deborah, Anthony, Thomas, Michael and Daniel Burkart and Charles and Heidi Cherney; three great grandchildren, Matthew, Katie and Jacob. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Burkart. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday afternoon, where a prayer service will be held Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, October 30, 1984 P. 3



CAROLINE BURKART Mrs. Caroline Burkart, 65, of 1425 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been confined for three months. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Burkart, nee Caroline Hecker, was born June 20, 1898, in the State of Oregon, daughter of Jacob and Mary Fritz Hecker. She was married to Peter Burkart Jan. 14, 1919, at Sumatra, Mont., and the couple moved to Manitowoc in 1936. Mr. Burkart died Aug. 31, 1959. Surviving are three sons, Theodore, of Washington, D.C., Fred of Manitowoc and Paul of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Wagner and Miss Helen Burkart, of Milwaukee; five brothers, John and Leo, of Sumatra, Mont., Joseph and Edward, of the State of Washington and Anton of the State of Nebraska; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Burkart, of Sheboygan and Mrs. James Shields, of the State of Washington and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 o’clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1964 P. 7


CATHERINE BURKART Following a stroke, Mrs. John P. Burkart (photo), 74, nee Catherine Scheuren, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Maresch of 810 Columbus street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine o'clock from St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Burkart was born in Germany in 1870 and came directly to this city when she left Germany as a young girl. She was married to Mr. Burkart in this city in 1888 and in 1938 the couple observed their golden wedding. Mr. Burkart died in 1942. Mrs. Burkart was a charter member of the St. Theresa society and also was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Maresch, Mrs. Otto Kollath and Mrs. Charles Krainik, all of this city, son, Albert of this city; brother, Joseph of Milwaukee, Sister M. Anciia of the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake; seven grandchildren and two great grand- children. The body may be viewed at the funeral home this evening at seven o'clock until the hour of the services. The St. Theresa society will recite the rosary Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 and the St. Ann Christian Mothers at seven o'clock Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 3, 1944 P.2


CHARLES PATRICK BURKART Charle P. Burkart, 43, of 2205 Pleasant St., New Holstein, died Friday night at home after a long illness. He was born March 16, 1927 in Manitowoc, a son of Mrs. Jessie and the late Albert J. Burkart. He attended St. Paul School, Lincoln High School, and was graduated from Oshkosh State University in 1964. He had been a teacher for 21 years at rural schools near Cleveland for 13 years, Howards Grove for three years, and New Holstein for the past five years. he had also served a city recreation director for New Holstein until June of this year. He served in the Navy during World War II and marriec Dorothy M. Lockhart on June 18, 1949 in Manitowoc. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, National Education Association, the New Holstein Teachers Associatoin and Cahtolic Order of Foresters. Survivors include his wife; one son, Michael, in the U.S. Navy; his mother; two brothers, Robert of Manitowoc, and Richard of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Funeral services will be at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Very Rev. Clement C. Kern, pastor, a celebrant of the requiem Mass. Family rites will be at 10 a.m. in Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday. The Rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Monday. Sheboygan Press, July 27m, 1970 P. 10


CLARA BURKART MRS. BURKART PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Edward Burkhart, 1515 Hamilton Street, passed away at the hospital Sunday failing to rally from an operation which she underwent a week ago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from the home to St. Boniface Church at 9, with interment at Calvary. Mrs. Burkhart was born in Manitowoc County, April 30, 1875 and had always made her home here and was respected by a large circle of friends. She is survived by her aged father, Albert Mueller, by her husband and four daughters, Mrs. William Zahn Jr., Gertrude, Adelia and Althea and by three sisters, Mrs. John H. Becker, Mrs. Louis Tuesberg, this city, Mrs. A.M. Svoboda, Kansas City, Mo.; and a brother, A.B. Mueller of Oak Park, Ill. Two grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News - Monday, May 25, 1925 - page 2


DAVID A. BURKART David A. Burkart, age 50, of 1239 Viebahn St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. David was born on Oct. 20, 1959, son of Francis and the late June (Herzog) Burkart. He attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1978. David worked at Manitowoc Shipbuilding for many years, and then continued his employment at Lakeside Foods Inc., formerly known as Lakeside Packing. He enjoyed model trains and was a lifetime Clipper City Model Railroad Club Member. David is survived by his father: Francis Burkart, Manitowoc; one brother: Allen B. Burkart; one sister: Deborah E. and Kenneth Cracraft, Two Rivers; Uncles and Aunts: Lawrence (Larry) and Mary Lou (Mickey) Burkart, Manitowoc, Mary Lou and Lawrence Cherney, Denmark, Judith Van, Manitowoc, Darlene and Carl Roedig, Scottville, Mich., John Tuschel, Manitowoc, and Dolores Herzog, Manitowoc. He is further survived by cousins, other relatives, and friends. David was preceded in death by his mother: June Burkart on Oct. 3, 2000; his grandparents: Bernard and Regina Burkart and Arnold Sr. and Viola Herzog; one aunt and two uncles: Betty Tuschel, Arnold Herzog Jr., and Carl Van; and one cousin: Teresa (Roedig) Nielsen. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday morning from 9 until 10:45 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Burkart family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mirza, Woodland Clinic, and the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the care extended to David and his family. Herald Times Reporter June 25, 2010


DOROTHIE MAE BURKART Dorothie Burkart, age 71, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday, November 10, 1999, in Milwaukee. She was born in 1928, at Chicago, Ill. She married Charles Burkart in 1949, at Manitowoc. Survivors include her son, Michael, Sheboygan; one grandchild, Emily. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles and one brother, Lawrence. Memorials may be made to the Friends of the Manitowoc Public Library or the Manitowoc County Humane Society. Herald Times Reporter, November 18, 1999 P. A2


FRED W. BURKART Fred W. Burkart, age 87, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Fred was born on May 25, 1928 in Montana to the late Peter and Caroline Hecker Burkart. He attended schools in Valders. Fred then helped on his family's farm in the town of Liberty. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952 and was stationed in Germany for several months. On May 26, 1951, Fred married Margaret Denk at St. Marys Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. Fred was employed at Imperial Eastman for 30 years until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed spending his time gardening and helping his family. Fred was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Survivors include Fred's wife of 64 years: Marge; three children: Jim (Ann) Burkart, Whitelaw; Kim Waack, Appleton; and Bradley (Lisa) Burkart, Sturgeon Bay; four grandchildren: Carissa (Scott) Dembroski, Jaimie (Ryan) Timm, Andrew and Rachel Burkart; two great grandchildren: Hailey Timm and Kaileb Dembroski; brother: Paul (Janice) Burkart, Rochester, MN; two sisters: Helen Burkart and Carol Wagner, both of Milwaukee; also other relatives and friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents: Peter and Caroline Burkart; daughter: Sherry DeRoche; and brother: Theodore Burkart. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Dave Pleier will officiate with entombment to take place at Calvary Mausoleum. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Following the funeral service, a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Fred's name. Fred's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the nurses of St. Mary's Next Step and Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation for all the care and compassion they provided. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Aug. 28, 2015



EDWARD BURKART Edward Burkart, 79, of 1515 Hamilton street, died Saturday at the Holy Family hospital where he had been a patient since Thursday. He had been making his home with his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Zahn, for the past 25 years. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery. Survivors are four daughters: Mrs. Zahn, Mrs. James Quint, Mrs. Lawrence Schwaab and Mrs. Henry Anhalt. A brother, James of Fond Du Lac, and two sisters, Mrs. Tom Cahill of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Frank Combs of Oshkosh, also survive together with 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Burkart was born in Manitowoc in 1870 and lived here all his life. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home until the hour of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock tonight. The Duaghters of Isabella will assist in the recitation of the rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 2, 1949 P. 2


ELISABETH BURKART From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1893: Death of 57 yr. old Elisabeth Burkart (nee Ruhs), wife of Stephan Burkart, yesterday morning in Town Manitowoc. She leaves her husband and 6 grown children. The funeral will be held Fri. at the Catholic Cemetery.


ELIZABETH BURKART (d. 1951) Mrs. William P. Burkart, 85, of 1323 South 14th street, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger of the First German Ev. Luther an church, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Burkart, nee Elizabeth Janning, was born in the town of Centerville in 1865 and came to Manitowoc following her marriage to William Burkart in 1891. She was one of the oldest members of the First German Lutheran church, and was a member of the Ladies aid society of the church. Survivors are the husband; daughter, Mrs. John Kassner of Green Bay; son, Arnold of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Burkart of Manitowoc, Mrs. Minnie Goehke of Spring Valley, and Mrs. William Hoyer of Milwaukee; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 20, 1951 P. 2



EMIL BURKART Emil Burkart, 72, died last night at the Holy Family hospital after a few days' illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the Leschke funeral home and at 10 o'clock from the St. Andrews Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Burkart was born in this city in 1867 and in 1896 married Miss Theresa Lettermann in Brown county. They located in this city and for many years Mr. Burkart was employed by the city, retiring last year because of failing health. Mrs. Burkart died in 1937. He has been making his home with a daughter, Mrs. J.M. Kropp, of 1308 Manila street. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Kropp and Mrs. Robert Musil, both of this city, Mrs. Joseph Deischl of Sheboygan; two brothers, Edward of this city and John of Fond du Lac; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Cahill of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Frank Combs of Oshkosh, and seven grandchildren. He was a charter member of the Foresters and was also a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. Boniface church. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 4, 1939 P. 2


HELEN BURKART YOUNG BRIDE OF A MONTH TAKEN BY DEATH HERE Mrs. Helen Burkart, wife of Arnold Burkart and a bride of but little more than a month, passed away at the family home on South Eighteenth St. last night after a siege of illness that had slowly sapped her strength necessitating a short stay at the Holy Family Hospital, from where she was removed when thought to be well on the road to complete recovery. She suffered a relapse and failed to rally, succumbing late last evening. Mrs. Burkart, who was Helen Dooley before her marriage to Mr. Burkart, had lived in this city less than two years, coming here from Ironwood, Mich., her home, where he mother, Mary Dooley and a brother, Michael survive. She was a trained nurse by profession and was but 23 years of age. Funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced in these columns tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News - Friday, July 29, 1927 - page 2



IDA BURKART Mrs. Ida Burkart, 86, who lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Stephani, of 2121 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, the past 12 years, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient one day. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Burkart was born Ida Janing Feb. 18, 1875, in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Christian and Dorothy Wier Janing. She was married to Albert H. Burkart, Nov. 21, 1899, at Manitowoc, where she resided since. He preceded her in death Sept. 17, 1948. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of First German Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. William Stephani and Mrs. Erwin Stephani of Manitowoc and Mrs. Roy Sunderland of Prudenville, Mich.; four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body may be viewed from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 14, 1961 P. 11


IRENE BURKART Miss Irene Burkhart, aged 19 yeears, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burkart, Hamilton Street. She is survived by her parents and four sisters, Leona, Gertrude, Odealia and Althea. The funeral was held Monday mornning from St. Boniface Church. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 6, 1920


JESSIE BURKART Mrs. Jessie Burkart, 84, a former resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, Nov. 15, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Burkart, nee Jessie Logan, was born April 18, 1897, at Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Charles and Mary O’Cannel (sic) Logan. She was married to Albert J. Burkart June 18, 1919, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. He preceded her in death June 9, 1951. She was a member of St. Anne Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard J. and Maria of Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Audrey Burkart of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Dorothy Burkart of Kiel; a brother, James Logan of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Mary) Rappel and Mrs. Harold (Elizabeth) Schneider of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Harold, Robert and Charles. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6:30 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday evening where a prayer service will be conducted by Rev. Theodore Hendricks, St. Anne Christian Mothers Altar Society, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, November 16, 1981 P. 3


 

JOHN P. BURKART Following a seven weeks illness John Phillip Burkart, 77, lifelong resident of the city, died this morning at his home, 1818 South 15th street. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o’clock from the St. Boniface church. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Burkart was born in Manitowoc in 1865 and in 1888 married Miss Catherine Scheurin.. For many years he was employed at the Aluminum Specialty Company, retiring 18 months ago. He was a member of the Legion of Honor of the Catholic Order of Foresters, joining as a charter member in 1894. Mr. and Mrs. Burkart celebrated their golden wedding in 1938. Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Otto Kollath Sr., Mrs. Charles Krainik, Mrs. Jospeh Maresch, all of this city; son, Albert J., of this city; two brothers, William and Albert H., of this city; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 7 o’clock Saturday evening. The rosary will be recited Saturday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 16, 1942 P. 2


JOSEPH BURKART Joseph Burkart died Monday morning at his home on South Sixteenth Street, aged 74 years. He was born in Baden Baden, Germany on January 24, 1842 and when a child of 12 years of age, came to this country with his parents. After coming here he learned the carpenter trade which he followed up to a few years ago. The deceased is survived by four sons, Emil and Edward, both of this city, Fred of Oshkosh and John R. of Fond du Lac and also three daughters, Mrs. Anna Schmidt, of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Sophie Unmuth and Miss Elsie Burkhart of Oshkosh. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Boniface Church. Interment was in Calvary. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 21, 1916


JUNE R. BURKART June Rose Evelyn Burkart, age 70, of 1239 Viebahn St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, October 3, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2000, at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Joel Otto, with entombment at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. She was born April 21, 1930, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Arnold and Viola Sampe Herzog. June was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1948. On September 17, 1955, she married Francis Burkart in Manitowoc. Mrs. Burkart was a member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Francis Burkart; two sons, David A. Burkart, Allen B. Burkart, all of Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah E. and Kenneth Cracraft, Two Rivers; one brother and sister-in-law, Arnold F. and Dolores Herzog, Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Lou and John Tuschel, Clarks Mills, Judith and Carl Van, Manitowoc, Darlene and Carl Roedig, Scottville, Mich.; one brother-in-law and his wife, Lawrence Burkart and Mary Lou, Manitowoc, and a sister-in-law and her husband, Mary Lou Cherney and Lawrence, Denmark. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday morning at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, October 5, 2000 P. A2



LOUISE BURKART From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1897: Death yesterday morning, after several years of pain and suffering, of Louise Burkart, the 12 yr. old daughter of Joseph Burkart, from a combination of illnesses. She will be buried Sat. morning in the Catholic Cemetery. ******** Louisa Burkhardt birth: 16 March 1885 Manitowoc death: 17 March 1897 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Manitowoc, Wis. father: Joseph Burkhardt mother: Phillipine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


PETER BURKART Peter P. Burkart, 71, of 1425 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Monday night at Winnebago State Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Burkart was born at Sheboygan, son of the late Frank and Anna Fritz Burkart, April 29, 1888. He came to St. Nazianz as a young boy, residing there 20 years before going to Montana where he lived 20 years. He was a farmer until retiring three years ago. He married Caroline Becker Jan. 14, 1919, and when the couple returned to Wisconsin three years ago took residence on Rt 1., Manitowoc. Mr. Burkart was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, and St. Mary of Manitowoc. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Miss Helen and Mrs. Carol Burkart of Milwaukee; three sons, Theodore of Washington, D.C., and Fred and Paul of Manitowoc; three brothers, Frank of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Louis of St. Nazianz and Antone of Sheboygan; and three sisters, Miss Anna Burkart and Mrs. Nick Schnettler of Sheboygan and Mrs. Herbert Neumeyer of St. Nazians. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1, 1959 P. 9


REGINA M. BURKART Regina M. Burkart, age 84, formerly of 2912 S. 10th St,. Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, May 3, 1995, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 1995, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. James Stamborski with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born May 9, 1910, in Luxemburg, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Oberhofer Christoff. She married Bernard Jacob Burkart July 19, 1927, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1977. He preceded her in death October 29, 1984. Mrs. Burkart was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and St. Therese Society. Survivors include her children, Francis Burkart and his wife, June, Manitowoc, Larry Burkart and his wife, Mickey, Manitowoc, Mary Lou Cherney and her husband, Larry, Denmark; nine grandchildren, David Burkart, Allan Burkart, Deborah Cracraft and her husband, Kenneth, Tony Burkart and his wife, Jackie, Tom Burkart and his wife, Sue, Mike Burkart and his wife, Julie, Dan Burkart and his fiancée, Suzette DuCharme, Chuck Cherney and his wife, Nancy, Heidi (Cherney) Jeffcoat and her husband, Allan; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rose Kleman, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and tow sisters. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Rev. James Stamborski. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 1995 P. A2



ROBERT J. BURKART Robert J. Burkart, 52, of 2118 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. R. Thomas Peters will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Burkart by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Burkart was born Sept. 23, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Albert Burkart and Jessie Logan Burkart. He attended Lincoln High School and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. army Air Force. He married Audrey H. Junk Oct 23, 1945, at San Francisco, residing in Manitowoc after he completed his military service. He had been employed at Aluminum Specialty Co. for 35 years and was a member of Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and a son-in-law (names omitted for privacy), and his mother, Mrs. Jessie Burkart, of Manitowoc; a brother (omitted) of Sacramento, Calif., and four grandchildren. A brother, Charles, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1977 P. 12


STEPHEN BURKART The funeral of Stephen Burkart was held this morning from the home of his son, Wm. P. Burkart. Interment was at Calvary. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Friday, March 4, 1910 P. 8


THERESA BURKART MRS. BURKART PASSES AWAY Funeral Services To Be Held On Thursday From St. Boniface Mrs. Emil Burkart, 65, of 1218 South 16th street, died early today. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Burkart, nee Thersa Leitermann, was born at Glenmore, Wis., in 1871 and came to Manitowoc 45 years ago. She was married to Emil Burkart in 1896. Husband Survives Mrs. Burkart was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Eagles, the St. Ann’s Christian Mothers and the Altar society of the st. Boniface church. Survivors are the widower; three daughters, Mrs. J. M. Kropp and Mrs. Rbert Musil, both of this city, Mrs. Joseph Deischl, Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. George King, Green Bay; two brothers, Joseph, De Pere, Peter, Green Bay; and seven grandchildren. The Christian Mothers will recite the rosary Tuesday evening at the residence. The body may be viewed at the Leschke funeral home this evening and will be moved to the residence on South 16th street Tuesday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 1, 1937 P. 2


WILLIAM BURKART William P. Burkart, 84, retired Rahr Malting Company employe, died early Tuesday at the St. Mary Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. He had been a resident of the home for three years. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Henry Letz will conduct services. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Burkart was born in Manitowoc in 1868 and was a lifelong resident of this city. He was employed by the Rahr firm for 41 years prior to his retirement in 1948. He married the former Elizabeth Janning in 1891. She died in January of 1951. At one time Mr. Burkart served as town treasurer and county board chairman. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John Kassner of Green Bay; a son, Arnold of Manitowoc; and 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited there at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 13, 1952 pg. 2-T


STEPHAN BURKHART From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1893: Death on Mon. of Stephan Burkhart at age 85 yrs. 3-1/2 mos. He was born in Zundsbach, Baden, came to America in 1852, lived first in Sheboygan and then came to Manitowoc in 1855. He leaves 3 grown children. Burial was Wed. in the Catholic Cemetery.


ROSANNE BURNS Mrs. Rosanne Burns Passes Away Today Mrs. Rosanne Burns, 65 years, widow of the late John Burns, passed away this morning at the home, 628 South Eighteenth street after a several months’ illness. The deceased, whose maiden name as Rosanne Burke, was born May 4, 1864, on a farm in Brown county. She was married there thirty-seven years ago to John Burns and they removed to this city to reside in 1904. Mr. Burns passed away two years ago. One daughter, Lucinda at home, three sons, Alvin of Tacoma, Edwin of this city and John of Milwaukee, one brother, John Burke of Greenleaf, and three sisters, Mrs. B. L. Hewitt, Pueblo, Colo, Miss Josephine Burke, Green Bay and Sister Alban, of Sinsenawa Mound, Minn., survive. Funeral services will be held from the St. Paul’s Catholic church but definite date awaits word from relatives out of the city. Manitowoc Herald News, November 5, 1929 P. 14


ARTHUR J. BURSEK Arthur J. Bursek, age 93, formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Appletree Assisted Living in Colorado Springs, CO. Art was born on October 20, 1921 in Manitowoc to the late John and Pauline Hoverson Bursek. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941. On June 7, 1943, Art married Florence Schultz at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on October 17, 2011. Art served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 with the 95th Infantry and was active in the European Theatre, including the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. Art loved cars, old movies, westerns, sitcoms and game shows. He loved chocolate, especially M & Ms and he loved dogs. Art was a member St. Francis of Assisi Parish, V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659, and a former member of the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include Art's daughter: Lynn (Fred) Reese, Colorado Springs, CO; two grandchildren: Ursula Reese and DeRon Reese; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Art was preceded in death by his wife: Florence; infant son: James Bursek; daughter: Lori Bursek; and brother: Lloyd. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Michael Warden with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday, August 14, 2015 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. A prayer service will be led by Deacon Alan Boeldt at 7 p.m. to conclude the visitation. The visitation will continue on Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Aug. 13, 2015



DONALD RAY BURSEK Donald Ray Bursek, 9 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bursek, 829 S. 24th street, died at the Holy Family hospital at 1 o’clock this morning. The child suffered convulsions at 6:30? o’clock yesterday afternoon. Donald and a twin sister, Donna Mae, were born Jan. 13, 1940. Besides his parents and twin sister, the survivors are a brother, Gerald, and a sister, Joanne. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home from Sunday noon until the funeral which will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home and at 10:15 o’clock at St. Paul’s Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 9, 1940 P. 4


ELEANOR BURSEK Eleanor A. Bursek, age 86, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, February 9, 1995, at the home. Funeral Services will be held at 9:10 a.m. Monday, February 13, 1995, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born March 30, 1908, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Bertha Buchner Fischer. She married William E. Bursek August 2, 1933, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He preceded her in death April 16, 192. Mrs. Bursek was a member of St. Paul’s Adoration Society and St. Paul’s Christian Mother’s Altar Society. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Mary Bursek, Goleta, Calif., James and Sandra Bursek, Sheboygan, Ronald and Carol Bursek, Racine; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne and Ward Van Wagoner, Manitowoc, Donna and Robert Scherer, Green Bay; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Aurelia Puser, Brillion; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Gladys Fischer, Whitelaw, Reinhardt and Audrey Fischer, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Donald and two grandsons, Tony Reichard and Greg Bursek. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 1995 P. A2 ******** (30 Mar 1908/Feb 1995/SSDI)


FLORENCE M. BURSEK Florence M. Bursek, age 91, a resident of 1113 South 26th Street, Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Florence was born on October 7, 1920 in the town of Newton to the late Joseph and Veronica Marenda Schultz. On June 7, 1943, Florence married Arthur J. Bursek at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She was employed with the National Tinsel Company, Mirro Aluminum, Woodrow Wilson Junior High School, and then retired from Lincoln High School in 1985. Florence enjoyed spending her time knitting and making blankets for her family and friends, gardening, cooking, baking, and being with her family. Florence was a member of St. Francis of Assisi in Manitowoc, St. Clare Society, Daughters of Isabella, VFW Otto Oas Auxiliary Post 659, and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Arthur; two daughters: Lynn (Fred) Reese, Colorado Springs, CO; and Lori L. Bursek, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Ursula Reese and DeRon Reese; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Florence was preceded in death by an infant son, James Bursek; four brothers, and five sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc from 5 pm until 8 pm. The Daughters of Isabella will hold a prayer service at 7:20 pm which will be followed by a prayer service led by Deacon Paul Kieffer at 7:30 pm. The visitation will continue on Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall from 9 am until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. The Rev. Daniel Felton will officiate with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com Florence's family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the care and compassion they provided. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct. 18, 2011


WILLIAM E. BURSEK William E. Bursek, 77, of 1949 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died late Friday evening, April 16, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Bursek was born Oct. 9, 1904, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late John and Mary Synek Bursek. He married Eleanor Fischer, Aug. 2, 1933, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Mr. Bursek was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 41 years, retiring in 1970. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, 706 of Manitowoc for 33 years and Perpetual Adoration Society of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife Eleanor, three sons, and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Mary Bursek of Goleta, Calif.; James and Sandy Bursek of Sheboygan and Ron and Carol Bursek of Racine; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Paul Reichard and Donna and Robert Scherer of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Pauline Bursek and Mrs. Emaline Bursek both of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald; a grandson, Gregory; 4 brothers Jack, Charles, Joseph and Frank; two sisters, Elva McKeough and Elizabeth Naidl. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Rosary service 4:30 p.m. Monday by the Perpetual Adoration Society of St. Paul Catholic Church and a prayer service 8 p.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, Apr. 18, 1982 P. 3 ******** (08 Oct 1904/Apr 1982/SSDI)



SADIE BUSCH Mrs. Sadie Busch, 75, of 1216 Columbus St., Manitowoc, collapsed and died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at her home. She had been suffering from a heart condition. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Born Sadie Laurent July 26, 1883, at Rio Creek, Kewaunee County, she was the daughter of the late August and Elizabeth Laurent. She was an honorary member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Church and a member of the Women’s Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lyman Gleixner with whom she made her home; two brothers, J. D. Laurent of Two Rivers and Jules of Green Bay; and a granddaughter, Lynn Mary Gleixner. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the parish and Daughters of Isabella. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter (no date given)


AGNES BUSCHECK Mrs. Agnes Buscheck, wife of Joseph Buscheck, 1310 South Thirteenth street, died last evening after a lingering illness of general debility. She was born in Germany Nov. 15, 1861, and came to this country when a little girl, her parents settling in the town of Centerville, where she remained until her marriage when she removed to this city. Besides her husband she leaves one son, Attorney Alfred Buscheck of Milwaukee, and one daughter, Mrs. Anton Schroedel, who with her husband made her home with her. Two grand children also survive. The funeral will take place next Monday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Boniface church, with interment at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News, November 12, 1920 P. 5


ALFRED J. BUSCHECK Alfred J. Buscheck, 73, of Signal Mount, Tenn., formerly of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Borke Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Reardon officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Buscheck was born Jan. 12, 1888, at Manitowoc, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buschek. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 9, 1961 P. 21 **Cemetery list has birth year of 1889.


JOSEPH BUSCHECK PIONEER RESIDENT OF CITY PASSES AWAY AT SHEBOYGAN Joseph Buschek, aged 74, a pioneer resident of the city who resided at 1310 South Thirteenth Street, but who was making his home with a niece at Sheboygan, passed away there yesterday. He had been in failing health for sometime. The remains were brought here and burial will take place on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock from the St. Boniface Church with interment at Calvary Cemetery. An only son, Atty Alfred Buscheck, is enroute here from Washington D.C., to attend the funeral. The deceased was born in Germany in 1858 and came to this country to make his home when a young man. He was married here to Agnes Kohn who passed away in 1920. The deceased was a gardener. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and the Holy Name Society. Besides the son, three grandchildren, Francis, Joseph and William Schroedl of this city survive. Manitowoc Herald News - Apr. 30, 1932 - page 2 ******** Buschek (sic) Funeral Will Be Held On Tuesday The remains of Joseph Buschek, 74, who passed away at Sheboygan were removed last night from the Pfeffer funeral home to the residence of Anton Schroedl, 1310 South Thirteenth street and funeral services will be held from there at 9:30 tomorrow morning and at ten o'clock from the St. Boniface church, with interment at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 2, 1932 P.2



DODIE BUSCHMAN BOWERS FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT MILWAUKEE Messages received here today brought news to relatives of the death of Mrs. Harvey Bowers, of Milwaukee, nee Buschman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jule Buschman, former resident of this city. No details of the death are given, but Mrs. Bowers has been in ill health for some time. The body will be brought to this city for burial, funeral announcement being made later. Mrs. Bowers, who was 27 years of age, was born in this city and sepnt her girlhood here. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, aged 3 and by her parents, a sister, Miss Leita and a brother, William Buchman (sic) at Milwaukee. Mrs. Bowers was a niece of John Ryan, of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, August 7, 1924 P. 2 ******** The funeral of Mrs. Harvey Bowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bushman (sic), will take place tomorrow, Saturday, morning with services at 10 o’clock at St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News, August 8, 1924 P. 3


JULIUS BUSCHMAN GOODRICH LINER LOST IN STORM LOCAL MAN LISTED WITH DEAD JULIUS BUSCHMAN, VET ENGINEER, LOCAL MAN, AMONG DEAD Crazed By Exposure and Suffering He Fought Rescuers Who Might Have Saved Him From The Seas Reports Say Julius Buschman, familiarly known as "Jule", a Manitowoc man and veteran engineer of the line, is among the vicitims of the loss of the Goodrich steamer Wisconsin which went down on Lake Michigan, four miles off Kenosha early this morning in the storm which raged over the sea. Mr. Buschman's body is one of seven which have been recovered and are now in the morgue at Kenosha awaiting shipment to their homes. It is expected that the body of the Manitowoc man will be brought here tomorrow for burial. According to Associated Press dispatches Mr. Buschman was alive when the Chambers Brothers fishing tug rescured fifteen from a life raft of the Wisconsin in the lake early this morning but, crazed by his terrible experience and exposure during the terrifying night on the water, Buschman fought off his rescuers and three times refused to be aided from the lake and with high seas rolling and the lives of the crew of fish tug and the fifteen men who had been taken aboard at state, the tug was forced to leave him to his fate. Buschman's body was recovered from the lake some time later and was brought into Kenosha at 10 o'clock this morning. Among Last on Sinking Boat Engineer Buschman, according to members of the crew, was among the last to leave the sinking Wisconsin as the boat was going down. With Capt. Morrison and other officers of the steamer, he was seen on the vessel as the life boats and raft drew away in the heavy seas, and left the boat only when a mere chance for life was ???? hours later the ???? tug battling its way to the sunken craft, found Buschman in the lake but repeatedly he refused aid of resucers to reach him and begged to be left alone. After three attempts, with the huge waves tossing their frail craft dangerously, the tug was freed to abondon its effort and return to port with the fifteen others which it had taken aboard. News Great Shock Here News of the tragedy and the loss of Mr. Buschman came as a great shock here. Early reports said that it was believed that all aboard the boat, except one passenger who had leaped overboard, were safe and this reassuring news was received at the Buschman home at 1833 New York avenue where the wife and son waited word. Then came the later report of the failure to rescue the engineer and then the one telling of the recovery of the body, shattering all hope and enshrouding the home in the deep gloom of its loss. William Buschman, a son was at the Herald- News office when the report of the finding of his father's body was received over the wire and hastened home to console his mother, whom he had left a short time before happy in the belief that her husband had escaped the tragedy and was safe. With Goodrich Line 40 Years Mr. Buschman had been with the Goodrich line for forty years, and was one of the best known and most popular men in the employ of the company. He had sailed many of its vessels, having started with the line as chief engineer of the old steamer Menominee. Later he was on the Ludington and was in charge of the engine room of the steamer Iowa when the boat was lost off Racine in the ice jam a few years ago, Mr. Buschman with members of the crew escaping that disaster alive. Later he was engineer of the steamer Indiana and when the Wisconsin was rebuilt after purchase by the Goodrich company, he was placed in charge of that vessel as engineer. A Native of Wisconsin Born at Baraboo, this state, Mr. Buschman had spent most of his life on the lakes. He was 70 years of age and came to Manitowoc with his father in youth, the elder Buschman having for many years conducted a cooperage shop here. As a boy Mr. Buschman became intereted in navigation and studied to perfect himself as an engineer and for two decades he had been recognized as one of the best on the Great Lakes. Mr. Buschman is survived by his wife, a son William, who makes his home here, one daughter, Miss Leta, who is a teacher in the Milwaukee public schools and two brothers, Albert, an engineer at Milwaukee and Edward who operates a machine plant at Chicago. Two Known Here Rescued Harvey Lyons, purser of the Wisconsin, and Louis Lesperance, of Two Rivers, cabin watch, both of whom were well known here were among those rescued from the sea. Mr. Lyons is also a veteran of the Goodrich line and has a wide circle of friends in this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 29, 1929 P.1 ******** BUSHCMANS DEATH MARKS HIM HERO BODY HERE TONIGHT, FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY REMAINS SENT FROM KENOSHA, BURIAL HERE Funeral To Be In Charge of The Marine Engineers Association; Burial At Calvary While marine men and friends extolled the heroism of Julius Buschman, veteran lake engineer who was lost with the sinking of the steamer Wisconsin off Kenosha yesterday, members of the bereaved family in the home on New York avenue awaited today the arrival of the body of their loved one for burial in the city which had known him for a half century or more. The body of Mr. Buschman, recovered from the lake a few hours after his boat went down, was shipped from Kenosha today and will arrive in the city over the North Western line at 4:40 or at 9:41 this evening. The remains will be taken to the home at 1833 New York avenue. Funeral on Friday Funeral services, which will be held from the late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, will be under auspices of the local branch of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial association of which Mr. Buschman had been an active member for many years. Members of the association which is made up of men who follow the seas as did Mr. Buschman, will conduct the services and be pallbearers. Burial at Calvary Following services at the home the body will be taken to Calvary cemetery for interment. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 30, 1929 P.2 ******** SERVICES FOR J. BUSCHMANN (sic) ARE HELD HERE With fellow members of the engine crew of the ill-fated Goodrich steamer Wisconsin as active pallbearers, funeral services for Julius Buschman, veteran engineer, were held from the family home at 1833 Michigan avenue this afternoon. The services were under the auspices of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association No. 77 of which the late engineer was a member for many years. The active pall-bearers were Elmer Ross, Tony Tillman, William Vargo, Joseph Doherty and Victor Kozor, all of Chicago and fellow members of the Wisconsin engine crew, and John McCabe, Manitowoc, who formerly held the berth occupied on the Wisconsin. Honorary pall-bearers were the members of the marine engineers' association. Included among out-of-town persons here for the funeral were Second Mate Louis Larson, former Manitowoc man now living in Milwaukee, Edward Buschman and son Roger of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Buschman and son Chester, Milwaukee, Albert Buschman, 97 year old father of the deceased, and Hugo Buschman of Forestville, and Mrs. Mary Basten of Waupaca. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 1, 1929 P.2


LETA BUSCHMAN Miss Leta Buschman, retired school teacher and a native of Manitowoc, died Thursday at Milwaukee. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Gall Catholic Church, Milwaukee. The body was brought to Manitowoc and friends may call at the Leschke Funeral Home Sunday afternoon with burial rites at 9 a.m. Monday at Calvary Cemetery. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Buschman of Manitowoc is survived by a brother, William of Milwaukee, and a niece, Mrs. Frederick Ryser of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 2, 1954 P. 13


LUCILLE ANN BUSCHMAN GIRL DIES OF HEART ATTACK Lucille Margaret Buschman, Age 14, Succumbs This Morning Lucille Margaret Buschman, 14, died early this morning at her home as the result of heart failure which followed an attack of flu. She was ill for the last ten days. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m., at Holy Innocents church, Rev. E. Radey officiating. Interment will take place in Calvary cemetery. Lucille Buschman was born on April 29, 1921, at Waupaca, Wis. When her parents died in 1924, she came to this city to live with her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Buschman, at 1833 New York avenue. She was graduated from the Sacred Hert school last spring and was finishing her freshman year at Woodrow Wilson Junior High school this spring. She was a Girl Scout and belonged to troop two. Survivors are her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Buschman; an aunt, Leta Bushchman, teacher in Milwaukee; and an uncle, William J. Buschman, city. The remains were taken home from the Leschke funeral home this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 11, 1935 P.1 ********* Funeral Arrangements Are Reported Changed A change has been made in the funeral arrangements for Lucille Margaret Buschman, 14, who died early Tuesday morning as the result of a heart attack. The body may be viewed at the Leschke funeral home instead of at the home. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 from the Leschke funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the Holy Innocents church, Rev. E. Radey officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 12, 1935 P.2


MABEL BUSCHMAN Mrs. Mabel Buschmann, 65, wife of a former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday night at Mt. Sinai hospital, Milwaukee, of a heart ailment. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Wendler Funeral Parlor, 27th Street and West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, and the body will be bright to Manitowoc where burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Cemetery. She was born Mabel Giles, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sharp Giles, at Moline Ill. She was married to William J. Buschman of Manitowoc June 2, 1954, at Milwaukee. Her husband was the son of the late Julius M. Buschman, chief engineer of the Goodrich Transit Line and pioneer Manitowoc resident. Surviving, besides the husband, is a son, Terry Stelzner, of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 30, 1959 P. 27


MARGARET A. BUSCHMAN Mrs. Margaret A. Buschman, (sic) 80, widow of Julius Buschman, chief engineer of the steamer Wisconsin, when it sank off Kenosha in October 1929, died at her home at Milwaukee Friday after an illness of only a day. The body was returned here after funeral services were held at Milwaukee Monday morning and burial was at Calvary cemetery. A son, daughter and a grandchild survive. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, June 5, 1942 P.8


WILLIAM BUSCHMAN William Buschmann, 76, a former Manitowoc resident, died Friday at Milwaukee. Funeral services will be at 11 am Monday at St. Joseph Catholic church, S. 64th and Mitchell Streets, Milwaukee. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, after 2 pm Monday. Survivors include his wife, the former Josephine Cada and a daughter, Marilyn Ryser. Friends may call at Jelacic Funeral Home, 5639 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee, from 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., July 25, 1970 - page M11


BR. JOHN BUSH Our fellow friar of the Sacred Heart Province, Br. John Bush, OFM, died on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at St. Mary's Home Felician Village, Manitowoc, WI, at the age of 96. His transition to heaven was one of peace and anticipation. Joseph Bush, was born to Thomas Bush and Catherine (nee Sharkey) Bush on March 19, 1919 in Chicago, IL. He served in the army in WWII in Hawaii and the Philippines. He was received into the Franciscan community on October 7, 1948 and was given the name John. He entered the novitiate on July 4, 1951. Br. John made his solemn profession on July 5, 1955. Br. John served the Franciscan fraternity in various ministries. He was the secretary of the Vocation Office for seven years. For 33 years Br. John was on the road filling in wherever his services were required, responding to the needs of the fraternity. Fifteen of those years he lived at St. Peter's in Chicago and was an advocate for the poor and an activist for veterans. Br. John retired in 2006. Br. John was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Catherine Bush of Chicago IL, his brothers Earl and Gordon and his sisters Ruth Bush Jones and Catherine Lynch. He is survived by his many nieces and nephews and his Franciscan family. The Franciscan community would like to express our deep appreciation and assurance of prayers to the staff at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village. We would also like to thank Holy Family Memorial Hospice for overseeing the care of our brother while he lived at St. Mary's. In your kindness, please consider making a donation in memory of Br. John Bush, OFM, for the continued care of our retired brothers and priests. Any donation would be much appreciated. Please send your charitable contribution to Blessed Giles Friary, 1820 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, WI 54220. May God bless you. Family and friends will gather at the Blessed Angela Chapel at Felician Village, 1635 South 21st Street, Manitowoc at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 20, 2015. A Mass of Resurrection will follow at 11:00 A.M. Br. John will be buried in the friar's plot at Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc. Military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post 99. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Aug. 18, 2015


ROBERT F. BUSHMAN Robert F. Bushman, age 82, a Newton resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, January 30, 2013 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born on February 16, 1930 in Newton, son of the late Andrew and Clara (Bonde) Bushman. Bob was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the 59th Engineer Division during the Korean War. On May 19, 1954 he married the former Rose L. Zinkel at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Bob was employed at the Kohler Company for 42 years, retiring in 1992. He was a lifetime member and on the Board of Directors for Manitowoc County Fish & Game, a member of the Pigeon Lake Sportsman Club, VFW 8974 of Cleveland, Cleveland Senior Citizens and the Catholic Knights. Bob was a former Scout Master with the Boy Scouts and also a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. He was an avid sportsman, fisherman, hunter, gardener, loved playing sheepshead and also enjoyed carpentry and building bird houses. Survivors include his wife: Rose Bushman, Newton; one son and two daughter-in-laws: Edward & Wendy Bushman, Big Bend, WI, Mary (Ron) Hinz, Manitowoc; two daughters and son-in-laws: Lori & Mark Schwoerer, Valders, Joan & James Hofmann, Sheboygan; eleven grandchildren: Niomi (Dustin) Bock, Natalie Bushman, Clayton Bushman, Riley Plemons and fiancé Courtney Mertens, Carly Plemons, Jeremy Bushman, Emily Bushman and fiancee Jason Boettner, Ellyse Bushman, Michael Schwoerer, Rebecca (Adam) Puta, Ashley Hofmann; one great granddaughter: Sophie Boettner; two sisters: Mildred Bogenschutz and Lucille Strauss, both of Manitowoc; and brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Rosie Bushman, Richard & Dorothy Zinkel, Joyce Zinkel, Mary Zinkel, Florence & Darrell McCollum and Delores & Donald Manlick. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a son: Jack Bushman; a great- granddaughter: Zanthea Bock; five brothers: Odilo, Andrew, Joseph, Raymond & Daniel Bushman; seven sisters: Marcella Holschbach, Margaret Schill, Julitta Wagner, Sally Martzal, Mary LeCompte, Aurelia Kohlbeck, Cecelia Bushman; and many brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc, to follow. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, from 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013 until 6:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will conclude the visitation at 6:00 p.m. led by Sister Marlita. Friends may also call Monday morning at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, from 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2013 until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the emergency care given by the Newton First Responders, Valders Ambulance Service and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter February 1, 2013



JOSEPH BUTLER DIES TWO HOURS AFTER BEING REMOVED TO THE HOSPITAL Removed to the hospital from the home, last night at 7:30 suffering from a severe attack of peneumonia, Joseph Butler, fourteen year old son of Mrs. Sophia Friedl Butler, 1324 South Ninth street, passed away there two hours later. The young lad had been a student at the Cleveland school and was formerly a carrier at the Herald News. Besides the mother, two sisters, Marie and Jane, also survive. The remains were removed to the Friedl home and funeral services will be held from there at 8:45 Wednesday morning and at nine o'clock from the St. Boniface church. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 26, 1931 P.2


MARY G. BUTLER Miss Marie Butler, 83, of 811 N. Eighth St., Cottage Grove, Ore., a former Manitowoc resident, died Monday, May 25, at Cottage Grove. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Butler was born April 16, 1918, at Waukesha, Wis., daughter of the late Michael and Sophie Louise Friedl Butler. She moved to Oregon in 1945 and resided there since. Miss Butler was a bookkeeper prior to her retirement and a member of Daughters of Isabela Circle 372 of Manitowoc. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Reuben Hecker and two nephews of Manitowoc and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 8 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, May 28, 1981 P. 3


MICHAEL J. BUTLER Mrs. Charles Friedl was called to Wales today by a message announcing the critical condition of her son-in-law, M.J. Butler, a Waukesha man, who is a patient at the state San at that place. Mr. Butler is the husband of Sophia Friedl, formerly of this city, the couple having married at Waukesha here. The bride was with the Werra Company after it left here. Manitowoc Herald News, April 5, 1923 P. 1 ******** DEATH OF M.J. BUTLER OCCURS AT WALES SAN. Friends and relatives received word yesterday of the death of M.J. Butler, who died at the Wales sanitorium. The deceased suffered from an injury received in an accident. Mr. Butler was thirty-five years of age and was born at Waukesha, always making his home in that city. He was married to Miss Sophie Friedl of Manitowoc in 1915 and is survived by his widow and three small children, two sisters and one brother. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the Catholic church at Waukesha. John, William and Charles Friedl and William Hermann of this city will attend the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, April 9, 1923 P. 4 ******** WILL ASK STATE TO PAY DAMAGES IN DEATH CASE Local Woman Will Ask Compensation For Husband A claim for death benefits under the compensation act will be filed against the State of Wisconsin by Mrs. M. R. Butler, former Manitowoc woman, after the death of her husband who died at the state sanitarium at Wales ten days ago, a victim of lung trouble, alleged to have resulted from work in employ of the state at that institution. Mrs. Butler, who was Sophia Friedl, of this city, has returned here to take up her home with her mother. Mrs. Butler will claim full benefits for death in her claim against the state. Basis of Claim In the claim to be made by Mrs. Butler it will be set forth that her husband’s death was directly traceable to infection of the lungs which resulted from inhalation of poisonous gas fumes from burning coal, when he assisted in removing coal from a bunker which had taken fire at Wales. While Mr. Butler was working as a fireman at the state institution fire broke out in one of the large coal bunkers and threatened the institution. Mr. Butler with other employes were put at work in removing the coal from the burning pile, by use of wheelbarrows and Mr. Butler was overcome by the smoke and fumes and became ill. It is alleged that the experience was the cause of permanent lung trouble which resulted in his death ten days ago. Was in Robust Health Previous to the experience Mr. Butler is said to have been a man of robust health but physicians who attended him at the institution were unable to counteract the effects of the smoke on the lungs and his health declined rapidly. The matter of compensation was taken up with the Industrial Commission during the illness of Mr. Butler and partial recognition of the claim is said to have been secured. With his death claim for full benefits will be made. Under the state law $5,000 is the maximum in death cases. Manitowoc Herald News, April 20, 1923 P. 1



SOPHIA BUTLER Mrs. Sophia (Louise) Butler, 85, former Manitowoc resident who now resided with her daughter, Miss Marie Butler, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died Saturday at Cottage Grove. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner officiating and burial at Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Butler, nee Sophia Louise Friedl, was born on Nov. 20, 1888, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Theresa Grall Friedl. She was married to Michael Butler April 20, 1915, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death April 7, 1923. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Marie Butler, of Cottage Grove and Mrs. Reuben (Jane) Hecker, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Hilda Wilda, of Manitowoc, and two grandsons, Michael and Peter Hecker, and nieces and nephews. A son, Joseph, six brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. Wake memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday by the Daughters of Isabella and friends. Herald Times Reporter, July 4, 1974 P. 23


CATHERINE BUTZ (d. 1942) Mrs. Engelbert Butz, 87, nee Katherine Bruegger of 1414 South 16th street, died early today at the home, following a six months illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o’clock from the St. Andrews church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Butz was born in Baden, Germany, in 1854 and in 1878 was married to Mr. Butz. The following year they came to America, locating at St. Nazianz. Later they moved to this city, where Mr. Butz was employed by the Street Department for years. He died 14 years ago. Survivors are two sons, Reinhardt and Edward, of this city; two daughters, Mrs. James Prchal of Cicero, Ill., Mrs. Anna Gamble of this city; and 11 grandchildren. Mrs. Butz was a member of the St. Theresa Society and the St. Theresa Aid Society of the St. Andrews congregation. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Sunday noon on. The Rev. Letz will recite the rosary at the funeral home Sunday evening at 7:30. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1942 P. 4


CATHERINE ANN BUTZ (d. 1961) Private funeral services for Catherine Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Butz, of 2213 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, who was born and died Thursday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 1 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. D.L. Krembis officiated an burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Surviving in addition to the parents are three brothers, Reinhardt, Michael and Francis and a sister, Mary, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Butz, of Manitowoc, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frances Puccio, of Madison. Herald Times Reporter Friday, August 4, 1961 pg. T8


ENGELBERT BUTZ ENGELBERT BUTZ STRUCK BY HUGE SHOVEL IN DITCH Died This Morning Half Hour After Injured While at Work SHOVELS CRUSH CHEST Was 77 Years Old; Worked With City Utility Forces Here Engelbert (John) Butz, oldest employee of the city utility department in point of years, was killed in an accident on Lincoln Boulevard this morning. Injuries suffered when he fell into a trench and was struck by buckets of the trench digger at shortly after 10 o’clock resulted in the man’s death at the hospital a half hour later. His leg was broken and his chest was crushed. Butz, who has been employed by the city utility department since 1921, was engaged in shoveling loose dirt back into the trench and was following the digger. Apparently he stumbled and fell into the trench, according to Basius Friedensberger, the only man who witnessed the accident. In falling, Butz struck one of the shovels and then struck by others before the operator could stop the big machine. Friedensberger’s cry for help brought a number of men to the scene. Butz was taken from the trench and rushed to the hospital but his injuries were so serious that he died a half hour later. Worked For Years. Arthur J. Mueller, South Sixteenth street, foreman in charge of the job had left only a few minutes before the accident to visit one of the other jobs where the city is laying water mains. Butz had been doing the sort of work he was engaged in this morning for years. Still hale and active, Mr. Butz had made it a habit for some time to arise early and go to the Mueller home and Mr. Mueller would take him to the job. This morning he had arrived at the Mueller home shortly after 6 o’clock. The two started out and had been on the scene of the job, Lincoln boulevard between Waldo boulevard and Oak steet, before 7 o’clock. Mr. Butz had expressed himself as being satisfied to just finish out the month and then quit to take things easy for the remainder of his life and was in unusually good spirits this morning. Then without warning came the accident. German Born. Born in Germany, November 2, 1851, Mr. Butz would have been seventy-seven at his next birthday this week. He came to this country at the age of fifteen and has made his home in Manitowoc since that time. Forty-seven years ago he was married to Catherine Brigger and the couple were looking forward to celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Surviving are the widow; four sons, Edwin, Reinhardt, Herman and Hugo, the latter being of Grand Rapids, Mich., while the other three make this city their home; two daughters, Mrs. Warren Gamble, at home, and Mrs. Joseph Prehal of Cicero, Ill., nine grandchildren and one sister, the later living in Germany. Funeral service for Mr. Butz will be held from the home at 1414 South Fourteenth street with services at 10 o’clock at St. Boniface Catholic church, Rev. Letz officiating. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Times, Tuesday, October 30, 1928, Page 1


JOSEPHINE A. BUTZ Josephine A. Butz, age 65, of 2213 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning June 7, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 1993, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. James Stamborski with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born January 20, 1928, at Madison, daughter of the late Dominic and Frances DeLarenzo Puccio. She attended Madison Schools and was a graduate of Madison Central High School. She married Robert Butz January 29, 1949, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Madison. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1953, residing here since. He preceded her in death May 7, 1991. Mrs. Butz was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, St. Theresa Society and a member of the St. John’s Quilting Club. Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Reinhardt Butz, Michael Butz, Francis and Charlene Butz, all of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Butz, Fort Collins, Colo., Regina and Randy Slagle, Madison; two grandchildren, Heide and Danielle; a sister-in-law, Chirlee Butz, Chicago, Ill.; four brothers, Joseph Bruno, Sam Bruno, and Joseph Puccio, all of Madison, Salvatore Puccio, Prescott, Ariz.; three sisters, Nancy Newell and Manie Nichels, both of Madison, Rose Caruso, St. Paul, Minn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and Anthony. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 4-8 pm. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Stamborski. Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1993 P. A2


REINHARDT S. BUTZ (d. 1976) Reinhardt S. Butz, 86, of 1110 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Butz was born Nov. 25, 1889, at Manitowoc, son of the late Engelbert and Katherine Brugger Butz. He was a veteran of World War I, serving as sergeant in the A.E.F. 34th Engineers in Europe. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service of Manitowoc from 1922 until his retirement in 1959. He was a member of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88 and National Assn. of Retired Civil Employes. Survivors include his wife, the former Sophie Bonk, a son, Robert, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Miss Shirlee Butz, of Chicago, a sister, Mrs. Alma Prchal, of Florida and five grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a wake memorial prayer service will be at 8:15 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, February 10, 1976 P. 3


REINHART S. BUTZ (d. 1996) Reinhardt (Reine) S. Butz, age 45, a resident of Evergreen Apartments, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, September 18, 1996, at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 1996, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born September 8, 1951, in Madison, son of the late Robert and Josephine Puccio Butz. Reine was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, graduating with the class of 1969. He received an associate’s degree in music from Lawrence Conservatory of Music in Milwaukee. He loved jazz music, musicians and history. Reine was a waiter and bartender in various cities in Wisconsin. Survivors include an aunt, Shirlee Butz, Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Butz, Longmont, Colo., Regina and Randy Slagle, Madison; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Michael Butz and special friend Cheryl Stebnitz, Francis and Charlene Butz, all of Manitowoc. Also surviving are two nephews, Adam and Brandon Butz; two nieces, Heidi Butz and Danielle Butz. Friends may call at St. Andrew Catholic Church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 1996 P. A2


ROBERT R. BUTZ Robert R. Butz, 68, of 2213 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:0 a.m. Friday, May 10th, at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Rev. Jams Stamborski with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born June 29, 1922, in Manitowoc, son of the late Reinhardt and Sophia Bonk Butz. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the Class of 1940 and also attended University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mr. Butz served during World War II with the United States Army and was a member of VFW Otto-Oas Post No. 659. He married the former Josephine Puccio on January 29, 1949, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Madison, Wis. Mr. Butz was employed with Manitowoc Post Office for over 30 years, retiring in 1895. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Butz of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Butz of Houston, Texas, Regina and Randy Slagle of Milwaukee; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Reinhardt Church, Madison, Wis. Mr. Butz was employed with Manitowoc Post Office for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Butz of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Butz of Houston, Texas, Regina and Randy Slagle of Milwaukee; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Reinhardt Butz of Milwaukee, Michael and Mary Ellen Butz of Manitowoc, Francis Butz of Milwaukee; a sister, Shirlee Butz of Chicago, Ill.; two granddaughters, Heidi and Danielle; many cousins and friends also survive. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m to 9 p.m. Thursday. Prayer Service will be hed at 8:15 p.m. led by Rev. James Stamborski. Herald Times Reporter, May 8, 1991 P. B10


SHIRLEE M. BUTZ Shirlee M. Butz, age 66, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday evening, September 14, 1999, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday September 17, 1999, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M., with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Shirlee was born October 29, 1932, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Reinhardt and Sophia Bonk Butz. Shirlee was educated in Manitowoc area schools, graduating from Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. She then attended a nursing school in Chicago where she received her license as a Registered Nurse. She lived in Chicago for 40 years, recently retiring in Manitowoc after many years of oncology nursing. Survivors include two nieces, Mary J. Butz, Longmont, Colo., Gina (Randy) Slagle, Madison; two nephews, Michael (Cheryl) Butz, Francis Butz; great nieces, Heidi Butz, Danielle Butz, Alison and Courtney Stebnitz; great nephews, Brandon Butz, Adam Butz, and Jacob Stebnitz, all of Manitowoc. Shirley was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Josephine Butz, and a nephew, Reinhardt Butz. The family will greet relatives and friends Friday morning at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1999 P. A2


SOPHIA BUTZ Mrs. Sophia A. Butz, 83, of 1110 South 22nd Street, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, January 16, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Theodore Henerichs will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Butz, nee Sophia Alice Bonk, was born August 9, 1900, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Martin and Pauline Bonk. She resided in Manitowoc all her life and attended St. Mary Parochial School. She married Reinhardt S. Butz, in 1920, at Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in death February 9, 1976. Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Robert R. and Josephine A. Butz of Manitowoc; a daughter, Miss Shirlee Butz of Chicago; five grandchildren, and a great granddaughter, Heidi. She was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, January 17, 1984 P. 3


VIRGINIA L. BUXBAUM Virginia L. (Ginny) Buxbaum, age 77, formerly of 3100 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, January 1, 1994, at the Park Lawn Nursing Home, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. The family will greet friends and relatives at the Jens Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 4, 1994, from 4-8 p.m. There will be no services. Cremation will have taken place and entombment will be at the Calvary Mausoleum. She was born January 27, 1916, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche Biek Lusk. She attended schools in Chicago, Ill. On December 29, 1935, she married Elmer (Al) Buxbaum. They moved to Manitowoc where they owned the Buxbaum Plumbing Company for 30 years until they retired in 1969. The couple then moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., until 1984, when at that time her husband preceded her in death. She was a former member of the Manitowoc VFW Auxiliary Post, Ladies Elks Club and the Ladies Optimist Club. She was a very active member of the Manitowoc Senior Center where she loved to volunteer. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Scroggins, Manitowoc; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald and Barbara Buxbaum, Robert Buxbaum and his special friend Valerie Bey, Stephen Buxbaum, all of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Mary Buxbaum, San Diego, Calif., Mickey Buxbaum, Las Vegas, Nev.; two nephews, Brian Buxbaum, Palm Springs, Fla., Carey Allen Buxbaum, Chicago, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Sue and Jim Webb, Penny and Phil Hoffman, Bill and Christin Beyer, all of Manitowoc, Joann and Joe Hall, Milwaukee, Cathy Williams, Madison, Tenn., Michael and Bobby Buxbaum, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., Tim and Michele Beyer, De Pere; 11 great grandchildren. She was a very loving person who devoted herself to helping others. She will be sadly missed by her family and many wonderful friends. Memorials are appreciated to the American Cancer Association or the Manitowoc Senior Center. She has left this earth, but she will never leave our hearts. The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1994 P. A2 ******** (BUXBAUM Virginia L. 1916 1994 Phase II Studio Tier AA Niche 3) ******** *Note: The following is Virginia's husband. Elmer “Al” Buxbauum, age 69, of 2342-4th Ave., North St., Petersburg, died unexpectedly April 25, at St. Petersburg. Mr. Buxbaum, a former Manitowoc resident, was born Nov. 30, 1914, in Chicago. He was owner and operator of Buxbaum Plumbing in Manitowoc until his retirement in 1970. He was a past member of the Optimist Club, Master Builders, and Manitowoc Elks Lodge 687. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of St. Petersburg; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Donald and Barbara and Robert and Marlene of Manitowoc and Stephen of Louisiana; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dean Cloud of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a brother, Herman, of Michigan. He was preceded in death by a brother, Irving. The Creamatory (sic) Society of St. Petersburg was in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 1984 P. 3


DIANNE L. BYRD Dianne L. Byrd, age 58, a resident of Parkview Nursing Home, Green Bay, died on Sunday morning, April 15, 2012 at Parkview Nursing Home, Green Bay. Dianne was born on August 5, 1953 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Donald R. and Dorothy (Kubsh) Nooker. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1971. Dianne worked at Hamilton Industries for 10 years and then later worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at various nursing homes in the area. She loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Clessa Byrd, Sheboygan, Teresa and Leonard Steen, Manitowoc; two sons: Bernard Byrd, Two Rivers, Patrick Byrd, Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Brendon Brink, Skylour Schneider, Cristina Steen, and Shasha Amber Van Frachen; two sisters and two brothers-in-law: Donna Yelvington, Two Rivers, Julie and Dennis Carter, Two Rivers, Jeff Freheit, MN; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Ralph and Kay Nooker, Two Rivers, Dennis and Marilyn Nooker, Manitowoc, Donald Nooker, Manitowoc; special friends: Annette Kobriger and friends at Parkview Nursing Home. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is also preceded in death by one sister: Darlene Freheit. Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the visiting nurses and the staff of Aurora Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Dianne. Green Bay Press-Gazette April 18, 2012