ST. JOHN - ST. JAMES EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH OBITUARIES

BARBARA SCHASSE BAHRS

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ubbelohde and Miss Jennie Ubbelohde have returned from 
Reedsville where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Ubbelohde's cousin, the 
late Mrs. Barbara Bahrs, which was held Friday.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., May 16, 1925 page 8


ANNA BEHNKE

Mrs. Rudolph A. Behnke, 63, died Sunday night at the farm home in 
Rockland. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville 
Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-James Evangelical 
Lutheran church in Reedsville, with interment in the west side Lutheran 
cemetery.
Born Anna Kreppline in Medford, Wis., in 1883, she was married to Mr. 
Behnke in 1904 and they located on the home farm, now operated by their 
son, Lenhardt.
Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Ernie Behnke and Mrs. Ralph 
Behnke both of Rockland; son, Lenhardt of Rockland; three brothers, Robert 
and Henry of Rockland and Frank of Peshtigo; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Bessert 
and Mrs. Bernard Reinke of Rockland.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville after 2 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 9, 1947  P. 2


CARL BEHNKE

Carl A. Behnke, 77, for many years a resident of the Town of Rockland and the 
village of Reedsville, died in his sleep Monday night at the home of his son, 
Eugene, with whom he made his home in Reedsville. The body was found by members 
of the family when he failed to appear for breakfast this morning.
The funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the residence and at 2 o'clock 
at St. John and St. James church with burial in the west cemetery at Reedsville.
Mr. Behnke was born May 18, 1861 in Germany and came to the Untied States with 
his parents at the age of seven. In 1886 he married Minnie Schultz. They 
purchased a farm near Long lake in Rockland and some years later bought another 
farm southeast of Reedsville which upon his retirement he disposed of to his son, 
Ernst. For the last 12 years he has resided in Reedsville. Mrs. Behnke died five 
years ago.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. William Bratz, Milwaukee; Mrs. Henry Mahnke, 
Chilton; Mrs. Gust Wagner, Appleton; Mrs. William Pollack, Collins,; and Mrs. 
Roland Hillmann, Brillion; four sons, Charles C., Henry G., Ernst and Eugene, all 
of Reedsville; two brothers, William and Fred Behnke of Brillion, two half-brothers, 
Adolph and Rudolph of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Piepenburg of Rantoul, 
Wis., and Mrs. Augusta Karrow, Marshfield; two half-sisters, Mrs. Carl Wunsch, 
Collins, and Mrs. Reinhart, Bessert, Reedsville, and 23 grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 13, 1938  P. 2


ELAINE L. BEHNKE

Elaine L. Behnke, age 83, of Reedsville, died on Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at 
River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. She was born on 
Aug. 27, 1923, in the town of Chilton, daughter of the late Elmer and Holdina 
(Hahn) Popp. 
She married Leonhardt Behnke Sr. on Oct. 24, 1942, at St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church in Reedsville. She worked at Humpty Dumpty Eggs for nine years. Elaine 
enjoyed baking, her flower garden, playing cards and sports, especially attending 
Reedsville girls basketball games. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church in Reedsville; served as president of the Ladies Aid; and was a member of 
the Reedsville Senior Citizens. 
Survivors include two sons: Leonhardt Jr. (Susan) Behnke and Michael Behnke, all 
of Reedsville; two sons-in-law: David Endries of St. Nazianz; Jerry Runice of 
Berlin; 10 grandchildren: Tom Behnke, Todd (Angie) Behnke, Troy (Nicole) Behnke, 
Jenny Endries, Kristine Endries, Jeremey Endries, Josh, Matt, Zach and Traci Behnke; 
two great-grandchildren: Alex and Owen Behnke; a brother: Bill (Lucille) Popp of 
Townsend; and many other relatives and friends. Elaine was preceded in death by her 
husband on Aug. 24, 1995; two daughters: Mary Ann Behnke-Runice; Beverly Endries; a 
son-in-law: Rodney Behnke; a brother: Elmer Popp; and a sister-in-law: Elsie Behnke. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, 601 E. National Ave., Brillion. The Rev. Timothy Nommemsen will officiate. 
Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the church 
on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2006 


ELSIE BEHNKE

Elsie H. Behnke, age 89, of Shady Lane Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 
Brillion, died on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005. She was born on March 4, 1916 in the 
town of Rockland, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Krepline) Behnke. 
She married Ernie Behnke on Nov. 23, 1939 in Reedsville. Elsie was a cook at 
the Manitowoc Health Care Center for many years. She was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Brillion, the Ladies Aide and the Brillion St. Citizens. 
Survivors include her children: William (Ruth) Behnke of Manitowoc; Wilmer 
(Dixie) Behnke and Deanna (Randy) Brandes, all of Brillion; nine grandchildren: 
David (Brenda) Behnke of Shoto; Laurel (Michael) Sickinger, Daniel (Colinda) 
Behnke, Paul Behnke and special friend, Donna, and Mark Behnke, all of Manitowoc; 
Robert (Karen) Behnke, Dale Behnke, and Michael Brandes, all of Brillion; and 
Angela (Daniel) Wiese of Greenleaf; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister: Esther 
Behnke of Brillion; and a sister-in-law: Elaine Behnke of Reedsville. Elsie was 
preceded in death by her parents; a brother: Leonhardt Behnke; and brothers-in-
law and sisters-in-law: Ralph Behnke, Richard Behnke, Effie Behnke, and Eddie and 
Rosina Behnke. 
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, 601 E. National Ave., Brillion. The Rev. Ross Henzi will officiate. Burial 
will be in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the church on 
Wednesday from 2 p.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in 
Brillion, is assisting the family with arrangements."
Newspaper not cited.


ERMA M. BEHNKE

Mrs. Lester (Erma Mae) Behnke, 48, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John & St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will 
officiate with burial in Westside Church Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Behnke, nee Erma Juedes, was born June 28, 1927, in the Town of Maple 
Grove, daughter of the late Otto and Frieda Voeltz Juedes. She was married 
to Lester H. Behnke June 5, 1948, at St. John & St. James Church. She was 
president of Brookside Homemakers Club and a member of the Ladies Aid 
Society of St. John & St. James Church.
Survivors include her husband and seven daughters (private). 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at 
the church Monday from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Friday, September 26, 1975  P. 11


ERNIE BEHNKE

Ernie Behnke, 47, town of Rockland farmer, died at his home Saturday 
night after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John and 
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Elwood 
Habermann officiating. Burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Born Sept. 19, 1905, in Rockland, he married the former Elsie Behnke 
Nov. 25, 1939. She survives as do two sons, (private), and a daughter, 
(private); two brothers, Richard of Rockland and Eddie of Rantoul; 
two sisters, Miss Effie Behnke of Rockland and Mrs. Esther Kirch of 
Racine.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Monday 
until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 27, 1953  P. 2


ERNST BEHNKE

Ernst G. Behnke, 85, of 118 3rd Street, Reedsville, died Tuesday, October 20, 
1987 at Manitowoc Health Care Center, following a lingering illness. Funeral 
services will be 2 pm Friday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. 
Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial at Westside Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mr. Behnke was born May 2, 1902 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Carl 
and Wilhelmina Schultz Behnke. He married the former Selma Herzog on November 9, 
1924 at Reedsville. Mr. Behnke farmed in the Town of Rockland until 1963 when 
he moved to Reedsville. Mr. Behnke was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville and the Manitowoc county ASCS Committee for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Selma; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lloyd Behnke 
of Reedsville and Norman and Inez Behnke of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters and a 
son-in-law, Gertrude Haese of Two Rivers and Germaine and Bill Schuh of Toledo, 
Ohio; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also 
survive. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, a daughter-in-law, five 
sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 pm to 9 pm 
Thursday and Friday from 8 am to 9:30 am and then at the church from 10 am until 
the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 21, 1987 page 22


FLORENCE J. BEHNKE

Florence J. Behnke, 56, of Route 2, Reedsville, died unexpectedly Saturday, 
December 13, 1986, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 2 pm Wednesday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. 
Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in Westside Cemetery.
Mrs. Behnke was born June 9, 1930 at Chilton, daughter of the late George and 
Ella Loose Behnke. She married Lloyd Behnke on April 14, 1951, at St. Peter 
Lutheran Church, Hilbert. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Rockland. 
Mrs. Behnke was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and 
Anita of Rt. 2, Reedsville and Donald and Lynne of Rt. 1, Seymour; two daughters 
and a son-in-law, Nancy and Rick DeGrand of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Darlene at 
home; her stepmother, Mrs. Ruth Behnke of rural Hilbert; a brother and sister-
in-law, Janice and George Schroeder of Hilbert and Mrs. Dorothy Zuelke of rural 
Hilbert; seven grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death 
by a brother.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and 
on Wednesday from 8 am to 10:30 am and then at the church from 11 am at the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 15, 1986 page 14


HENRY G. BEHNKE

Henry G. Behnke, 86, of Reedsville, died Saturday, Jan. 30, at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at St. John - St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Behnke was born Feb. 25, 1895, in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc, son of the 
late Carl and Minnie Schultz Behnke. He married Mabel O. Pollack Sept. 17, 1919 
at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran church, Collins. The couple celebrated their 
golden wedding anniversary in 1969, and their 60th wedding anniversary in 1979.  
Mr. Behnke was a farmer and general manager of New Rockland Telephone Company. 
He was town chairman for 27 years on the Manitowoc County Board, and also served 
as vice chairman. He was director for 36 years and president for 24 years of 
Reedsville Co-op.  He held various offices at St. John - St. James Lutheran 
Church, and was a member of Board of Maple Crest. Mr. Behnke was a veteran of 
World War I serving with the Army in the 32nd Division and Field Artillery. He 
was a member and post commander of American Legion Post Gosz-Novak of Reedsville.  
Survivors include his wife, Mabel; four sons and daughters-in-law, Leroy and 
Elizabeth and Len and LaVerne of Manitowoc, Orval and Ruth of Kewaskum, and Henry 
Jr. and Doris of Reedsville; a brother, Ernst of Reedsville; six grandchildren 
and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and five 
sisters.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 o'clock to 9
o'clock this Monday evening.  
Herald Times Reporter, February 1, 1982 p.3
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(b. 25 Feb. 1895/d. Jan. 1982/SSDI)


JULIUS A. BEHNKE

Julius A. Behnke, 85, a resident of Park Lawn Home, formerly of Reedsville, 
passed away Monday afternoon, February 18, at Park Lawn Home.
Funeral serivces will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John & St. James Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate with burial to follow at West Side Church 
Cemetery.
Mr. Behnke was born June 6, 1899, in the Town of Grover, Marinette County, son 
of the late Charles and Bertha Seefeldt Behnke. Mr. Behnke was a retired employee 
of Brillion Iron Works. He married the former Ruth Fischer on February 2, 1922, 
in the Town of Rockland.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Bernice 
Behnke of Brillion; two daughters and sons-in-law, Florence and Wilbert Denor of 
Reedsville and Dorothy and Wilmer Rahn of Route 1, Reedsville; three brothers and 
two sisters-in-law, Charles and Lena of Lena, Walter and Mildred of Niagara and 
Ervin of Brillion; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Elsie and Henry Dassow 
of Sheboygan Falls, Theresa and Ed Collette of Lakeland, Florida and Mrs. Ida 
Sterzing of Peshtigo; 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren also survived. 
He was preceded in death by a son, Merlin in 1961, a sister, Alma Zadicks and 
three brothers, Henry, Louis and Ted.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, after 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon and 
until 11 a.m. on Thursday and thereafter at the church from noon until the hour 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 1985 P. 3


LAVIDA BEHNKE

Lavida Behnke, age 75, of 706 Menasha St., Reedsville, died Wednesday, November 30, 
1994, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 1994, at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. Robert Kujawski will officiate with burial 
in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville.
She was born May 11, 1919, in Reedsville, daughter of the late Adolph and Laura 
Reinke Rusch. She married Waldemar Behnke August 8, 1937, in Reedsville. She farmed 
with her husband until 1969 when they moved to Reedsville. Lavida enjoyed rug weaving 
and painting. She was a life time member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville and the Reedsville Senior Citizens.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Dennis Evenson, Valders, 
Carol and Greg Brehmer, Green Bay; four grandchildren, Debbie Goehring, Clarks Mills, 
Gail McCulley, Valders, Dale and Dan Brehmer, Green Bay; five great-grandchildren; 
one sister and brother-in-law, Gwen and Karl Olp, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-
in-law, Helmuth and Evie Rusch, New Holstein; many other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, September 7, 1986, also by an 
infant son.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 6-9 p.m. Friday and on 
Saturday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, from 9 a.m. until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1994 P. A2


LEONHARDT L. BEHNKE

Leonhardt L. Behnke, Sr., age 75, of 445 Manitowoc St, Reedsville, 
died Thursday, August 24, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 1995, at 
St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller 
will officiate with burial in the West Side Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born December 18, 1919, in the town of Rockland, son of the 
late Rudolph and Anna (Krepline) Behnke. On October 24, 1942, he 
married Elaine Popp at Reedsville. Mr. Behnke farmed in the town of 
Rockland until his retirement and then worked for Behnke Barn Spraying. 
He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, and 
also served on the church council.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine; two daughters and one son-in-law, 
Mary Ann Behnke, Collins, Beverly and Dave Endries, Valders; two sons 
and one daughter-in-law, Leonhardt Jr. and Sue Behnke, Michael Behnke, 
all of Reedsville; 10 grandchildren, Tom, Todd and Troy Behnke, Jenny, 
Kristie, and Jeremy Endries, Josh, Matt, Traci, and Zachary Behnke; two 
sisters and one brother-in-law, Elsie Behnke and Esther and Ralph Behnke, 
all of Brillion. He was preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers 
and a son-in-law, Rodney Behnke.
Friends may call at the St. John St. James Lutheran Church 11 a.m. Sunday 
until the time of services.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 25, 1995 P. A2


LESTER H. BEHNKE

Lester H. Behnke, age 74, of Reedsville, died on Sunday.
He was born Nov. 30, 1927 in the Town of Rantoul, son of the late Fred and Alice 
(Kleinow) Behnke. He married Erma Juedes on June 5, 1948. She preceded him in 
death on Sept. 25, 1975. He then married Mernabelle Polifka on Oct. 30, 1876.
Lester farmed in the Town of Maple Grove until retiring in 1981. He also worked 
at the Reedsville Equity for many years. He was a member of St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville. He was active in many church and school board 
activities. He also served as constable for the Town of Maple Grove for many years. 
Survivors include his wife; Mernabelle, Reedsville; seven daughters and sons-in-law: 
Joanne (Roger) Rische, Appleton; Dianne (Jerome) Witkowski, Ripon; Suzanne (Raymond) 
Bubolz, Reedsville; Rozanne (Ralph) Bohrtz, Greenleaf; Julianne (Scott) Free, 
Manitowoc; Luanne (Jeffrey) Gast, Marshfield; Lorianne (Thomas) Holdcroft, 
Greenville; 19 grandchildren: April Fischer and fiancé Matt Ashbeck; Heidi (Chad) 
Biesterfield; Eric Fischer; Brian Fischer; Tobin Witkowski and fiancé Jennifer Oelke; 
Tyler Witkowski; Andrew (Heidi) Bubolz; Amanda Bublz; Adam Bubolz; Heater (Nick) 
Mayer; Joshua Bohrtz; Jacob Bohrtz; Hannah Bohrtz; Jesse Bohtz, Samantha Free, 
Rebecca Gast; Erin Gast; Cassandra Holdcroft; Kaelyn Holdcroft; and great grand-
daughter: Michaela Bubolz.
He is further survived by five step-children: Roger (Kathy) Polifka, Crivitz; Rozanna 
(Tim) Bird, Burlington; Steven Polifka, Milwaukee; John Polifka, Windsor, CO., 
Judy Polifka, Arlington, Tex., four step grandchildren: Traci Polifka; Brian Polifka; 
Laura Bird; and Nathan Bird; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Loretta Krepline, 
Reedsville; Zapora Abel, Brillion; Dorcella (Milton) Lau, Reedsville; and a sister-
in-law: Deloris Behnke, Brillion.
He was preceded in death by a grandson: Jordan Free; two sisters and brothers-in-law: 
Cordula (Walter) Malle: Elvena (Al) Bartel; brother: Wilmer Behnke; two brothers-in-
law; Arthur Krepline; Allan Abel.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church in Reedsville.
The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, 
Reedsville. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time 
of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 9, 2002  P. A3
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(30 Nov 1927/08 Sep 2002/SSDI)


LILA MAE BEHNKE

Lila Mae, two weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Behnke of Rt. 2, Brillion, 
died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. The infant was born Christmas Eve.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 2 p.m. at the St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. 
The Rev. Elwood Habermann will officiate and burial will be in the West Side Church 
Cemetery.
Survivors in addition to the parents are a brother, Stanley, 4; the maternal grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gruett of Hilbert route; Behnke of the town of Rockland; 
paternal grandfather, Adolph and a great grandfather, Herman Jentsch Sr., of Hilbert 
route.
Friends can call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 8, 1954 P. 15


LLOYD BEHNKE

Lloyd H. Behnke, age 81, of Reedsville, died unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 2, 
2006, at Bellin Health in Green Bay.
He was born Aug. 20, 1925, in the town of Rockland, son of the late Ernst and 
Selma (Herzog) Behnke. He married Florence J. Behnke on April 14, 1951. She 
preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 1986. He then married Lorraine Loose on 
July 14, 1990. He farmed in the town of Rockland his entire life. He loved his 
horses and his riding club. He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church in Reedsville, a lifetime member of the Rockea Hunting Club and a member 
of the ASCS/FSA serving for over 25 years.
Survivors include his children: Dale and Anita Behnke of Reedsville, Donald and 
Lynne Behnke of Freedom, Nancy Benke and special friend Richard Baumgartner of 
St. Cloud and Darlene and Mark Propson of Cato; his mother-in-law: Ruth Behnke 
of Hilbert; seven grandchildren: Angela (Jason) Miller, Annette (Keith) 
Mroczynski Jr., Michael (Lacey) Behnke, Erin (Ben) Schultz, Derek Behnke, and 
Briana and Heidi Propson; three great-grandchildren: Samantha and Megan Miller 
and Keith Mroczynski III; two sisters: Gertrude Haese of Two Rivers and Germaine 
Schuh of Oregon, Ohio; and a brother: Norman (Inez) Behnke of Columbus, Ohio; 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Janice and George Schroeder of Hilbert, 
Caroline Behnke of Hilbert and Dorothy and Elliot Maile of Brillion. He was 
preceded in death by his father-in-law: George Behnke, and sister: Myrtle and 
two brothers-in-law: Bill Schuh and Rueben Behnke.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, 601 E. National Ave. in Brillion. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. 
Burial will be in the St. John St. James Westside Cemetery, Friends may call at 
the Wieting Funeral home in Reedsville from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and then at 
Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion on Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until the hour 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 3, 2006  P. A3
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Thank you - A sincere thank you to the Reedsville First Responders and Valders 
Ambulance, especially for those of you who knew Lloyd. We were comforted to 
see you helping him. Thank you to Pastor Nommensen for the many prayers and 
comforting words in this difficult time and to the Ladies Aid at St. John St. 
James. Also thank you to Trinity Lutheran in Brillion for the use of the church. 
Many thanks to everyone who sent flowers, cards and anyone else we may have 
forgotten. Dad will be missed by all, but greatly remembered in so many ways.
Thank you from the family of Lloyd Behnke
" Sleep in heavenly peace."
Brillion News, Oct. 12, 2006


MABEL O. BEHNKE

Mrs. Henry G. (Mabel) Behnke, Sr., 85, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly 
of Reedsville, died Sunday morning in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 
St. John-St. James Lutheran church  in Reedsville, the Rev. Harlyn Kuschel 
officiating. Burial will be in the West Side Church Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Behnke was born Aug. 30, 1899, in Collins, daughter of the late John and 
Louise Wagner Pollack. She was married Sept. 17, 1919, in St. Peter Lutheran 
church, Collins, to Henry G. Behnke. Mr. and Mrs. Behnke celebrated their 60th 
wedding anniversary in 1979. He died Jan. 30, 1982. Mrs. Behnke was a member 
of the Ladies Aid Society for many years.  
Survivors are four sons and daughters-in-law, LeRoy and Elizabeth of Manitowoc, 
Lem and LaVerne of Manitowoc; Orval and Ruth of Kewaskum; and Henry Jr. and 
Doris of Reedsville; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; a sister, 
Mrs. Minnie born of Collins. She was preceded in death by a brother, William.
(No newspaper or date cited)
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Mrs. Henry G. (Mabel) Behnke Sr., 85, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 
Reedsville, died Sunday morning in Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John/St. James Lutheran Church 
in Reedsville, the Rev. Harlyn Kuschel officiating. Burial will be in the West 
Side Church Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Behnke was born Aug. 30, 1899, in Collins, daughter of the late John and 
Louise Wagner Pollack. She was married Sept. 17, 1919, in St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Collins, to Henry G. Behnke. Mr. and Mrs. Behnke celebrated their 60th wedding 
anniversary in 1979. He died Jan. 30, 1962. Mrs. Behnke was a member of the Ladies 
Aid Society for many years.
Survivors are four sons and daughters-in-law, LeRoy and Elizabeth of Manitowoc; Lem 
and LaVerne of Manitowoc; Orval and Ruth of Kewaskum; and Hnery Jr. and Doris of 
Reedsville; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Minnie 
Born of Collins. She was preceded in death by a brother, William.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and until 
11 a.m. Wednesday, and at the church from noon until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 1985 P. 3
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(30 Aug. 1899/Mar. 1985/SSDI)


MERNABELLE BEHNKE

Mernabell "Mernie" Behnke, age 83, of Waterford, Wis., formerly of Reedsville, 
died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at Waterford Sr. Living. She was born on December 12, 
1928 in the Town of Brillion, daughter of the late Theodore J. and Elsie (Riemer) 
Lau. She married Francis Polifka on December 25, 1949. He preceded her in death 
in 2007. On October 30, 1976 Mernabelle married Lester H. Behnke at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. He preceded her in death in 2002. Mernabelle 
worked for various businesses in the area for 17 years, including Gieger's 
Restaurant and the Ariens Co., both of Brillion. She was a member of St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church in Reedsville and the Ladies Aid. She loved spending time 
with her children, grandchildren and extended family. She also enjoyed doing 
various craft projects.
Survivors include her children, Roger (Kathy) Polifka of Bremerton, Wash., Rozanne 
(Timothy) Bird of Burlington, Steve Polifka of Milwaukee, John Polifka of Greeley, 
Colo., and Judy Polifka of Chicago; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 
seven step children, Joanne (Roger) Fischer of Appleton, Dianne (Jerome) Witkowski 
of Ripon, Suzanne (Ray) Bubolz of Reedsville, Rozanne (Ralph) Bohrtz of Greenleaf, 
Julianne (Scott) Free of Manitowoc, Luanne (Jeff) Gast of Wisconsin Rapids and 
Lorraine (Tom) Holdcraft of Greenville and numerous step grandchildren and step 
great grandchildren; two sisters, Severa Lau of Milwaukee and Violet (Jerold) Havil 
of Appleton; a brother, Waldemar Lau of Sherwood and many other relatives and friends. 
She was preceded in death by her husbands; a step grandson, Jordon Free; three 
brothers, Private Elroy Lau, Wallace Lau and Wilbert Lau and two sisters, Evelyn 
Behm and Alice Hemke. 
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 12, at 11 am at St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Hommensen will officiate. Burial will 
take place in the Westside Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 
9 am until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in Mernabelle's 
name. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Brillion News, Jan. 12, 2012


MINNIE BEHNKE

MRS. C. BEHNKE DIES, 67 YEARS 
Reedsville Resident Dies This Morning 
Mrs. Charles Behnke, 67, a resident of this county since a girl of 
two years, died this morning at the family home in the village of 
Reedsville where she, with her husband, had resided for the past 15 
years.
Funeral services will be held from the Lutheran church in the village, 
of which the deceased was a lifelong member. 
Born Minnie Schultz in Germany in 1866, she came to America with her 
parents when a small child. The family located in the town of Rockland, 
where a farm was established. In 1886 the deceased was married to 
Charles Behnke and they took up farming near the village of Reedsville. 
Fifteen years ago they retired to the village to reside.
Survivors are the husband; five daughters, Mrs. Henry Behnke, Eaton, 
Mrs. William Bratz, Milwaukee, Mrs. William Pollock, Collins, Mrs. Gust 
Wagner, Appleton, Mrs. Roland Hilmann, Brillino; four sons, Charles, 
Henry and Ernst, on rural routes out of Reedsville, Eugene, Reedsville; 
six brothers, Fred, Albert and William of Reedsville, Louis of Abbotsford, 
Charles of Abrams, and Henry of Sheboygan; and one sister, Mrs. Mathilda 
Yonker, Abbottsford. 
There are also 21 grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the Ladies 
Aid society of the Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 26, 1933  P. 2


ROLAND BEHNKE

Roland C. Behnke, age 78, of 237 Wisconsin Ave., Brillion, died on Saturday, 
Feb. 10, 2001, at Riversbend Nursing Home in Manitowoc.
He was born May 12, 1922, in the town of Rockland, son of the late Adolph and 
Ida (Last) Behnke. On Aug. 23, 1952, he married Loretta Gruett Schultz at 
Reedsville. Mr. Behnke enjoyed farming the family farm in the town of Rockland 
his entire life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion, where 
he served on the church and school boards.
Survivors include his wife Loretta; three sons: Stanley (Mary) Schultz of Mason 
city, Iowa, Marcus (Rhonda) Behnke and Terry (Lisa) Behnke, all of Brillion; 
two daughters: Carolyn (Bud) McAtee of Brillion and Julie (David) Bubolz of 
Cato. His grandchildren: Stanley II and Tiffany Schultz: Joshua and Kristina 
McAtee; Jeffery, Marsha, Shawn and Minday Behnke; Nicholas, Matthew, Jacob and 
Abby Bubolz; Craig and Shannon Behnke; a brother Martin (Julia) Behnke of 
Manitowoc and three sisters: Helen Zahn of Manitowoc, Rosalie (Orville) Stecker 
of Stockbridge, Sophia (Charles) Jandrey, Manitowoc. He is futher survived by 
his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Raymond Kraus, Marvin and Enola Gruett, 
Gruett and Ema Evenson.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lila Mae, a sister Jospehine 
Kraus, a brother Aaron Behnke, four brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran 
Church in Brillion. The Rev. Ross Henzi will officiate. Burial will be at Westside 
Cemetery in Reedsville.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion on Monday from 4-8 p.m., 
and at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 11, 2001
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Roland C. Behnke, 78, of Brillion, died on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, at Rivers 
Bend Nursing Home in Manitowoc.  
He was born May 12, 1922, in the town of Rockland, son of the late Adolph and 
Ida (Last) Behnke. On August 23, 1952, he married Loretta Gruett Schultz at 
Reedsville. Mr. Behnke enjoyed farming the family farm in the town of Rockland 
his entire life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion where 
he served on the church and school board. 
Survivors include his wife, Loretta; three sons, Stanley (Mary) Schultz, of 
Mason city, Iowa, Marcus (Rhonda) Behnke and Terry (Lisa) Behnke, all of 
Brillion; two daughters, Carolyn (Bud) McAtee of Brillion, Julie (David) Bubolz 
of Cato; his grandchildren, a brother, Martin (Julia) Behnke of Manitowoc and 
three sisters, Helen Zahn of Manitowoc, Rosaline (Orville) Stecker of Stockbridge, 
Sophia (Charles) Jandrey, Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by an infant 
daughter, Lila Mae, a sister Josephine Kraus a brother Aaron Behnke, four brothers-
in-law and one sister-in-law.  
Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion, with the Rev. 
Ross Henzi as officiant. Burial was at Westside cemetery in Reedsville.
(No newspaper or date cited)  


RUDOLPH BEHNKE

Rudolph Behnke, 79, of the Town of Rockland, died Wednesday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc after a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John  and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. John Wendland 
officiating. Burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery.
Mr. Behnke was born April 27, 1882, in the Town of Rockland, son of 
the late Carl and Henriette Seehawer Behnke. He was married June 9, 
1904, to Anna Krepline at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Collins. They farmed in the Town of Rockland until Mr. Behnke retired 
in 1954. His wife preceded him in death 14 years ago.
Survivors include a son, Leonard, at home, two daughters, Elsie Behnke, 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ralph Behnke, of Rt. 2, Brillion, nine grand-
children and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday. The 
body will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 20, 1961  P. 17 


RUTH I. BEHNKE

Ruth I. Behnke, 87, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, died 
Sunday evening, March 19, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate and burial will be in West Side 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Behnke was born January 8, 1902 in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the 
late Robert and Ida Krepline Fischer. She married Julius Behnke, February 2, 1922 
in the Town of Rockland. She farmed with her husband for many years.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law,k Lester and Bernice Behnke of Brillion; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Florence and Wilbert Denor of Reedsville and Dorothy 
and Wilmer Rahn of Maple Grove; seven brothers and five sisters-in-law, Reinhardt 
Fischer of Manitowoc, Arnold and Margaret Fischer of Manitowoc, Leonard Fischer of 
New Holstein, David and Madalene Fischer of Clayton, Delaware, Henry and Mabel 
Fischer of Reedsville, Elroy and Gertrude Fischer, Ruebin and Irma Fischer, all of 
Brillion; three sisters, Lyla Wunsch and Adeline Behnke of Brillion and Verona 
Helgeson of Collins; 17 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and 3 great step 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, February 18, 1985; a son, 
Merlin in April of 1961 and a brother, Robert Fischer.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday 
and on Wednesday from 8 am to 10:30 am and then at the church from 11 am until the 
hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Mar. 20, 1989 page B8


SELMA M. BEHNKE

Selma M. Behnke, 96, formerly of Reedsville, died on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001 
at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.  She was born 
Sept. 20, 1904 in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Louis and 
Helene (Henning) Herzog.
On Nov. 9, 1924, she married Ernst Behnke at Reedsville. She farmed with her 
husband in the town of Rockland until 1963 when they moved to Reedsville. She 
was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. 
Survivors include two sons, Lloyd (Lorraine) Behnke of Reedsville, Norman (Inez) 
Behnke of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Gertrude Haese of Two Rivers, Germaine 
Schuh of Toledo, Ohio; a sister-in-law Eleanora Herzog; 17 grandchildren; 28 
great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 13 
step great grandchildren; one step great great grandchild; and many nieces, 
nephews and cousins.
Selma was preceded in death by her husband in 1987, an infant daughter, a daughter-
in-law, a son-in-law, four brothers, one sister, and several brothers-in-law and 
sisters-in-law. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in 
Reedsville, the Rev. Timothy Nommemsen as officiant. Burial was in the West Side 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Chilton Times Journal, February 22, 2001


WALDEMAR BEHNKE

Waldemar A. Behnke, 71, of 706 Menasha St., Reedsville, died Sunday, September 
7, 1986 at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate with burial to follow at Westside 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Behnke was born November 2, 1914 in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the 
late Fred and Louise Raddatz Behnke. He married the former Lavida Rusch on 
August 8, 1937 at Reedsville. Mr. Behnke farmed in the towns of Cato and Rockland 
for many years and was also employed at L and S Farms of Reedsville. Mr. Behnke 
was a member of St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville and was the 
church trustee for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Lavida; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and 
Dennis Evenson of Valders and Carol and Gregory Brehmer of Green Bay; four grand-
children, Debbie Goehring of Cato, Gail Evenson of Valders and Dale and Daniel 
Brehmer of Green Bay; two brothers, Robert Behnke of Route 1, Brillion and Milton 
Behnke of Brillion; a half brother, Fred Schaefer of Hilbert and a sister, Mrs. 
Milton (Adeline) Nitschke of Fond du Lac. He was preceded in death by an infant 
son, seven brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
evening and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and then at 
the church from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Sept. 8, 1986 - page 22


AUGUST BERKHOLTZ

August Berkholtz, 88?  (photo) of Reedsville, retired carpenter and the first 
treasurer of the village when it was incorporated, died Monday at his home in 
the village. He continued active at his trade until three years ago.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. John-James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Elwood Haberman will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in Germany in 1865 and when a child his parents moved to Manitowoc 
County. His father who settled on a farm near Reedsville died of smallpox six 
years later leaving the mother and six small children to provide their own 
living.
Mr. Berkholtz had limited schooling in a log building near the farm and later 
went to a Lutheran School in Reedsville. In 1889 he married Augusta Brandt. 
He continued in the carpenter trade that he learned at the age of 18, and when 
Reedsville was incorporated he was elected the first treasurer. After 11 years 
Mr. and Mrs. Berkholtz moved to a farm in Maple Groove. 
Twenty-two years later they returned to Reedsville. In 1939 the couple observed 
their golden wedding. Mrs. Berkholtz died in 1950. 
Survivors are two sons, Arthur of Brillion and Edward of Maple Grove; four 
daughters, Mrs. August Schanke and Mrs. George Persohn of Reedsville and Mrs. 
H.T. Hahn and Mrs. Roland Mattes of Collins; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Boettcher 
of Medford and Mrs. Bertha Porath of Wausau; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Wednesday. The casket 
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 3, 1952  P. 16
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Building Old Stuff To This Carpenter From Reedsville
Planning and building a house is old stuff to August Berkholtz of Reedsville
and he does it with the facile smoothness of an expert. He should. The man who
celebrated his 82nd birthday Nov. 28 has been a carpenter, man and boy, for 64
years.
He's not as spry in climbing a ladder or as quick in moving around a scaffold,
as he once was but he still figures a fast measurement and swings a mean hammer.
Moreover, the aged workman can personally perform every step in the creation
of a house, from drawing the blueprints and laying the foundation to shingling
the roof and building the chimney.
Not only is Berkholtz capable of performing any of the regular duties of a
carpenter, he rips his own lumber to the right dimensions on a three-foot buzz
saw. At present he is busy working on a home for one of his two grown sons and
is proud of the fact that at an age when most persons are content to fill an
easy chair, he brings to his work the zest and skill of a man half his years.
Capacity for work, however, is not the only manifestation of Berkholtz' youth-
ful body and mind. He drives his own car, usually accompanied by his wife and
most often journeys to the farm homes of his six children where ample carpentry
work is available. His eyes, strong and sharp with crowsfeet of good humor
around the corners, need no glasses.
Of Rugged Stock
Mr. Berkholtz, an emigre from Germany with his parents when he was one year old,
springs from rugged stock. He thrived under the most trying circumstances. His
father, who settled on a farm near Reedsville in 1866, six years later died of
small pox, leaving the mother and eight small children to provide their own
living.
The boys, with the help and guidance of their mother, cleared the land and 
cultivated the soil. They planted and raised what they could. To supplement
their none too adequate income they sold wood they cut from timber on the farm.
Much of this was hauled to market in Manitowoc, first with oxen, later with
horses.
Mr. Berkholtz' education was limited of necessity. A few weeks each winter he
attended a little log school where the Brookside school now stands. He also
went to classes in the Lutheran parochial school in Reedsville. The first lesson
of the term was still on the blackboard, smudged and faded when school closed
in the spring, the elderly carpenter recalls.
In 1889 he married Augusta Brandt and they moved into a house he built in
Reedsville. The building still stands and is occupied by Joseph Svatek. Berkholtz
constructed another home the following year. He and his family resided there
10 years before moving into the Ferdinand Brandt farm where they lived for 22
years. Mr. Berkholtz and his wife then moved back to Reedsville.
Reviews Old Times
Mr. Berkholtz, who was village treasurer for several years, enjoys talking over
old times and the early history of Reedsville. He remembers when the little Mud
creek flowing through the village carried as much water as the average river. A
saw mill operated by two water wheels was situated about a mile north of
Reedsville then, he relates.
Of his early experiences in carpentry he recalls that working conditions were
poor and wages low when he learned the trade at the age of 18.
"I walked 15 miles or more in all kinds of weather to the location of my job
before sunup so work could begin with the first light," he related. "Then we
would work straight through until dark. For this we were paid 50 cents a day."
August Berkholz(sic), living ancestor of 10 grandchildren and 13 great grand-
children, returned to his sawing, as if marveling to himself at the wages now
collected by his fellow craftsmen.
Herald Times, December 1, 1947 p.4


AUGUSTA BERKHOLTZ

Mrs. August Berkholtz, 78 (photo) of Reedsville died Monday afternoon at her 
home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. John-James Ev. 
Lutheran church in Reedsville, the Rev. Elwood Haberman officiating. Burial 
will be in the Westside church cemetery.
Mrs. Berkholtz, nee Augusta Brandt, was born in 1871 in Manitowoc and was 
married to Mr. Berkholtz Nov. 12, 1889. The couple marked its 60th wedding 
anniversary in 1949.
Survivors are the husband; four daughters; Mrs. H. J. Hahn, Mrs. Roland Mattes 
of Collins, Mrs. George Persohn and Mrs. August Schwanke of Reedsville; two 
sons, Edward and Arthur of Reedsville; two brothers, Emil and John of Shawano; 
two sisters, Mrs. Emma Rusch of Appleton and Mrs. Amelia Gisch of Suring; 1 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening 
until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in 
state until the time of services. The casket will not be opened after the 
church services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 8, 1950   P. 2


ADELINE BESSERT

RIGHT ARM IS CAUGHT WHEN CUTTING CORN
Accident Occurs On Farm of Parents Near Reedsville; Was Aiding Father
Adeline Bessert, 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bessert
residing on a farm four miles southwest of the village of Reedsville
is a patient at the Holy Family hospital here with her right arm
amputated at the elbow as the result of an accident suffered on the 
farm late Friday afternoon when she sought to aid her father in corn
cutting operations.
Returning from school yesterday afternoon the Bessert girl who was
always ambitious to help her father with the farm chores rushed to the
barn, against the orders of her mother. She reached there just as Mr.
Bessert was about to shut down the engine operating the feed cutter.
In reaching in to pull some corn from between the knives her right arm
was caught and drawn in up to the elbow.
The girl was rushed to the office of a Brillion physician and later she
was brought to the hospital here. The arm was so badly mangled by the
knives that it was found necessary to amputate it at the elbow.
Unless complications develop the patient is expected to recover. She is
one of a family of four children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 16, 1933  p.4
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Adeline A. Bessert, age 76 (photo), of rural Reedsville, died Tuesday,
February 4, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 1998, at
St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, Rev. david Kiptmiller
will officiate with burial in the Westside Cemetery.
She was born May 19, 1920, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late
Otto and Esther (Krepline) Bessert. She attended Reedsville High School
and graduated in 1940. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran
Church, Reedsville.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Ella) Luedtke, Reedsville,
one brother and sister-in-law, Harry Sr. and Rhoda Bessert, Route 2,
Reedsville; two nieces (private), two nephews (private), special friends
(private), and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in
death by her parents, one sister, Louise, and a brother-in-law, Clarence
Luedtke.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-8 
Friday and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of
service.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, February 6, 1997


ALVINA E. BESSERT

Mrs. Herman C. Bessert, 70, nee Alvina Radtke, of Reedsville, died 
Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Behnke, 
of 922 South 20th street. Since taking ill three months ago Mrs. 
Bessert had been living with her daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.. Saturday at the Bessert 
home in Reedsville and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-Jacobi Lutheran 
church in the village, the Rev. Harold Eckert officiating. Burial w
ill be in the church cemetery.
She was born in Kewaunee in 1875 and when a girl came to this county. 
In 1896 she was married to Charles F. Haese and they located in 
Reedsville. He died in 1900. In 1902 she was married to Herman Bessert 
and they located on a farm on route 2, Reedsville. Twenty years ago 
they moved to Reedsville. Mrs. Bessert was a member of the Ladies Aid 
society of the Lutheran congregation.
Survivors are the husband; son, Harry Haese of route 2, Reedsville; 
seven daughters, Mrs. Hugo Umnus, Mrs. Elmer Behnke and Mrs. O.E. 
Hartwig of this city; Mrs. Willard Lockbaum and Mrs. Harold Odegard of 
Menasha; Mrs. E.E. Erdmann of Menominee, Mich.; Mrs. H.H. Koerwitz of 
Neenah; sister, Bertha Radtke of Reedsville; two brothers, Otto of 
Greenleaf and Charles of Benson, Minn.; and 14 grandchildren.
The body was moved to the Bessert home this afternoon from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 25, 1945  P. 2


ANNA B. BESSERT

Mrs. Reinhart Bessert, 63 (photo), of Rockland, died Tuesday at the farm home 
near Reedsville, following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Reedsville Funeral Home 
and at 2 p.m. at the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The 
Rev. Elwood Habermann will officiate and burial will be in the west side church 
cemetery in Reedsville.
She was born Anna Behnke in Rockland in 1890 and in 1907 was married to Henry 
Bubolz. He died in 1922. The following year she was married to Mr. Bessert. 
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Maertz of Maple Grove and 
Mrs. Herbert Nicholaus of Lake Forest, Ill.; three sons, Raymond, Harvey and Henry 
Bubolz of Rockland; two brothers, Rudolph and Adolph Behnke of Rockland; 13 grand-
children and a great grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 9, 1953  P. 25


ARDINA BESSERT

Miss Ardina Bessert, 91, a former Town of Rockland resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 
23, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in Westside 
church cemetery.
Miss Bessert, was born Dec. 5, 1892, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the 
late Ferdinand and Bertha Fischer Bessert. She was a lifelong member of St. John 
and St. James Lutheran Chruch.
Survivors include nieces, a nephew, other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and until 
11 a.m. Friday and then at the church fron (sic) noon until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1984 P. 3
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(Ardine Bessert/b. 9 Dec. 1892/d. Oct. 1984/SSDI)


CARL BESSERT

Reedsville:
Carl Bessert, an aged resident of Rockland died last Thursday. Decedent was 85 
years of age and is survived by a widow and five children. The funeral was held 
here from the Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Brenner officiated.
Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 21, 1905
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Charles Bessert
birth: 10 January 1820 Pomerania
death: 3 April 1905 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Reedsville
residence: 1905 Rockland
spouse: Louise
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(NOTE: death day doesn't match stone)


ESTHER BESSERT

Mrs. Otto Bessert, 74, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died unexpectedly Thursday 
evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be 
in the Westside Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Bessert, nee Esther Krepline, was born Aug. 20, 1897, in the Town of 
Rockland, daughter of the late Louis and Hulda Mahnke Krepline. She was 
married to Otto Bessert March 1, 1917, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Collins. They farmed in the Town of Rockland. Her husband preceded 
her in death Sept. 6, 1956.
Survivors include a son, Harry, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; three daughters Louise 
and Adeline, at home, and Mrs. Clarence (Ella) Luedtke, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; 
a sister, Mrs. Bernard Reinke, of Collins, and four grandchildren. Six brothers 
and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. 
Monday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 8, 1972
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Rockland Items
The wedding of Esther Krepplin to Otto Bessert took place at the Lutheran Church 
at Eaton March 1st, Rev. Schlei performing the nuptial ceremony. The bride was 
attended by Adina Bessert, Ruth Fischer and Selma Haese. The groom was attended 
by Anton Schroeder, Reinhold Bessert and Harry Haese. After the ceremony a 
reception was given at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Krepplin. 
The young couple will reside in the Aug. Boettcher home at Rockland in the future. 
Brillion News - Fri., Mar. 9, 1917
(Note: Pictures on opposite side of the stone.)


FERDINAND BESSERT

Ferdinand Bessert, 97 (photo), retired town of Rockland farmer, died
Saturday at his home.
Born in 1853 at Trealaff Greifenberg, Germany, Mr. Bessert came to
this country at the age of 15 with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Bessert, and located in Rockland. In 1887 he married the former
Miss Bertha Fischer, who died 56 years ago. He was a lifelong member
of Sts. John and James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville
Funeral Home, Reedsville, and at 2 p.m. at Sts. John and James
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, Rev. Elwood Habermann offic-
iating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Richard Reinke and Miss Adina
Bessert, both of the town of Rockland; two sons, Reinhard and Otto,
both of the town of Rockland; sister, Mrs. Augusta Noble of Manitowoc;
six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Monday until the
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 8, 1951  p.2


HERMAN BESSERT

Herman C. Bessert, 81, of Reedsville, retired farmer, died yesterday afternoon 
at his home in the village two weeks, almost to the hour, after the death of 
his wife.
Mr. Bessert had grieved the death of Mrs. Bessert and failed rapidly in the last 
days.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bessert home and at 
2 o'clock at the St. John-Jacobi Lutheran church in the village, the Rev. Harold 
Eckert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bessert was born in Germany in 1864 and accompanied his parents to this 
country. The family located in Rockland. In 1902 Mr. Bessert married Alvina Haese 
of Reedsville and they settled on a farm in Rockland. After operating the farm 24 
years Mr. Bessert disposed of it and purchased a home in Reedsville.
He served as assessor of Rockland 14 years and was town treasurer three years. He 
was a director of the Rockland Fire Insurance company three years and secretary 
for eight years. He was a lifelong member of the Evangelical Lutheran church in 
Reedsville and a member of the board of trustees for six years.
Survivors are a son,  Harry, who resides on the homestead farm near Reedsville; 
seven daughters, Mrs. Hugo Umnus, Mrs. Elmer Behnke and Mrs. O.E. Hartwig of this 
city, Mrs. Willard Lockbaum and Mrs. Harold Odegard of Menasha, Mrs. E.E. Erdman 
of Menominee, Mich., Mrs. H.H. Koerwitz of Neenah; sister, Mrs. Augusta Noble of 
this city; brother, Ferdinand of Reedsville; and 14 grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Bessert home in Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 8, 1945 P. 2


HULDA BESSERT

Miss Hulda Bessert, 90, who has been making her home with a nephew, 
William Ebert, now operating the homestead farm in Rockland, died 
Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville 
Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the SS John-James Lutheran 
church in Reedsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born in Germany in 1856 and came to Manitowoc county in 1869, 
residing here since. Survivors are a brother, Ferdinand of Rockland and 
a sister, Mrs. Augusta Noble of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville from this 
evening until the hour of of the service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 6, 1946  P. 2


LOUISA BESSERT    (d. 1905)

Answered to the Last Call
Mrs. Louisa Bessert of Rockland, died last Sunday at the age of eighty-four years. 
Decedent was born in Germany coming to Rockland with her husband in 1869 and has 
lived there since. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Reedsville and 
is survived by five daughters and two sons. The funeral was held at Reedsville last 
Wednesday Rev. Brenner officiating.
Brillion News, Fri., May 19, 1905


LOUISE BESSERT    (d. 1977)

Louise Anna Bessert, 59, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Thursday in St. Vincent 
Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 2 p.. Monday in St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in Westside 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Miss Bessert was born Feb. 5, 1918, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late 
Otto and Esther Krepline Bessert. She attended Reedsville area schools and farmed 
with her brother in the Reedsville area.
Survivors include a brother, Harry of Rt. 2, Reedsville; two sisters, Adeline 
Bessert and Mrs. Clarence (Ella) Luedtke of Rt. 2, Reedsville and nieces and 
nephews.
Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and in the 
church from noon Monday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 18, 1977 P. 3
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(05 Feb 1918/Nov 1977/SSDI)


OTTO BESSERT

Otto Bessert, 65, Town of Rockland farmer, died Thursday night at Bellin Memorial 
Hospital, Green Bay, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held 
at 1:30 pm Monday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 2 pm at the Sts. John and 
James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. John Wendland officiating. 
Burial will be at West Side Cemetery.
He was born in the Town of Rockland Feb. 12, 1891 and on March 1, 1917 married 
Esther Kreppline. The couple farmed in the Town of Rockland since marriage. He is 
survived by his wife; a son Harry at home; three daughters, Misses Louise and Adina 
at home and Mrs. Clarence Luedtke of Maple Grove; a brother, (illegible) Richard 
Reinke and Adina Bessert of Rockland and two grandchildren. Friends may call at 
the funeral home after 7 pm Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Sept. 7, 1956 page M13
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Rockland Items
The wedding of Esther Krepplin to Otto Bessert took place at the Lutheran Church 
at Eaton March 1st, Rev. Schlei performing the nuptial ceremony. The bride was 
attended by Adina Bessert, Ruth Fischer and Selma Haese. The groom was attended 
by Anton Schroeder, Reinhold Bessert and Harry Haese. After the ceremony a 
reception was given at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Krepplin. 
The young couple will reside in the Aug. Boettcher home at Rockland in the future. 
Brillion News - Fri., Mar. 9, 1917


REINHARD BESSERT

Reinhard Bessert, 70, of Rt. 2 Reedsville, died Monday morning at St. Vincent Hospital, 
Green Bay, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in West Side Church 
Cemetery.
Mr. Bessert was born De. 7, 1893, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Ferdinand and Bertha Fischer Bessert. He always farmed in the township. He married 
Anna Behnke Bubolz Aug. 29, 1923. She and a brother preceded him in death.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arnold Maertz of Rt. 1, Reedsville; a step-daughter, Mrs. 
Herbert Nicolaus of Lake Forest, Ill.; three step-sons, Raymond, Harvey and Henry Bubolz 
of Rt. 2, Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Reinke and Miss Adina Bessert of Reedsville; 
15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday 
when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., Tuesday, March 10, 1964 pg. T-5

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Funeral services for Reinhard Bessert, 70, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, who died Monday, 
will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in West 
Side Church Cemetery.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. 
Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in 
state until time of service.
Among survivors are a granddaughter, Virginia Ann Maertz, 14 step-
grandchildren and five step-great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 11, 1964 P. 16


WILLIE BESSERT

William Bessert
birth: 1 September 1906 Rockland
death: 4 September 1906 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Reedsville, Wis.
residence: 1906 Rockland
father: Herman Bessert
mother: Alvina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WILLIAM E. BIRKHOLZ

William Birkholz, 63, Reedsville business man and former village 
official, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday night at his home. 
He had been enjoying good health and Saturday attending the wedding 
of his son, Howard, at Clarks Mills.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Birkolz 
home and at 2 o'clock from the St. John-James Evaangelical (sic) 
Lutheran church at Reedsville. Burial will be in the west side 
cemetery.
Mr. Birkolz was born in the town of Maple Grove in 1879 and 40 years 
ago moved to Reedsville, where for many years he has been a painting 
contractor. In 1908 he married Miss Christina Steinfest.
For a 30-year period he was an active member of the Reedsville Fire 
Department. He served 17 years as assessor of the village and was a 
member of the Reedsville city band for many years.
Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. Sarto Fleming, of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Stanley Gibbons of Wauwatosa, Mrs. Milton Rusch of 
Manitowoc, Evelyn, of Reedsville; three sons, Daniel of Maribel, PFC 
Howard, stationed at Savannah, Ga., Vernon of Butler, Wis.; three 
brothers, Albert and Leonard of Manitowoc, August, of Baraboo; three 
sisters, Mrs. Gust Procknow of Reedsville, Mrs. Thomas Danning of 
Wauwatosa, Mrs. Herman Wille, of Milwaukee; and seven grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the Birkholz home Tuesday afternoon from 
the Shimon funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 7, 1943 P.2


ALBERT BOETTCHER

Albert Gustav Boettcher, 72, a resident of Reedsville for 70 years, 
died at the home there at 2:30 a.m. today. He had been in ill health 
for several years. 
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 1:30 o'clock from the 
home and at 2 o'clock at the Reedsville Evangelical Lutheran church, 
the Rev. Harold Eckert officiating. Burial will be in West Side 
cemetery. The body will be removed to the home Tuesday. 
Mr. Boettcher was born May 7, 1867, in Manitowoc and the family moved 
to Reedsville when he was two years old. As a young man he was employed 
at the old Hubbard and Noble Mill, and later by the Rusch Lumber Co. 
After the lumber firm closed, Mr. Boettcher retired from active work.
He married Mary Levash, and a daughter by that marriage survives. She 
is Mrs. Lawrence Huck of Two Rivers. After the death of the first Mrs. 
Boettcher he married Kate Betunskey of Marinette on November 24, 1902. 
Mrs. Boettcher, Mrs. Huck, and one grandchild survive, along with three 
sisters, Mrs. Charles Mueller, Mrs. Ida Hein and Mrs. Matilda Krueger, 
all of Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 8, 1940  P. 2


ERNSTINA BOETTCHER

Notes from Reedsville:
After an illness of several years, Mrs. H. Boettcher died Monday morning. The 
funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Lutheran Church. She was a good 
mother and wife and leaves to mourn her a husband, one son, four daughters, 
two sisters and a brother.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 5, 1915


FRED BOETTCHER

Fred Boettcher, 75, retired Maple Grove farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack 
Monday night while assisting his son-in-law, Leonard Miller, in the operation 
of a filling station in Reedsville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. 
Friday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. 
John-St. James Lutheran church, Reedsville. Burial will be in the Westside 
cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Boettcher was born in Maple Grove in 1872 and in 1902 married Ida Meyer Hanf. 
They located on the homestead farm in Maple Grove and 18 years ago moved to 
Reedsville.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Miller of Reedsville and Mrs. 
R.J. Tikalsky of Brillion; three brothers, Herman of Reedsville, Louis of Medford 
and Henry of Harlowtown, Montana; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. The 
body may be viewed after 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1947 - page 6


HERMAN BOETTCHER

Herman Boettcher, 87, lifelong resident of the village of Reedsville, who in 
42 years as chief of the volunteer fire department, missed only four fire calls, 
died early Wednesday at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm 
Saturday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 2 pm at the St. John St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Elwood Haberman will 
officiate and burial will be in the West Side Church cemetery.
He was born in Reedsville in 1866. When a young man he was a member of the 
Reedsville City Band and for 28 years operated a blacksmith shop in the village.
In his long span as fire chief, he saw fire fighting expand from the hand drawn 
and horse drawn equipment to motorized trucks. When he retired in 1936, he was 
succeeded by Reuben Rusch. Boettcher also served 14 years as village marshall. 
In that 14 year span he never had a day off. Although the village board offered 
him a week's vacation each year, Boettcher always declined.
He married Evangeline Hintz in Reedsville. She died in 1914. Survivors are a son, 
Arthur of Reedsville; four daughters, Mrs. laura Donahue, Mrs. Gust Mumpy and Mrs. 
Arthur Habeck of Manitowoc and Mrs. James Cullen of Hayton, Wis.; 13 grandchildren 
and 10 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Friday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Dec. 30, 1953 page 29
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Fish Swim Right into House
Nature put it in the hands of one Reedsville man to beat the H.C.L. at least 
for a day when three good sized pickerel were found in water which flooded 
his basement.
Many cellars at Reedsville have drains opening into the creek and when the 
creek suddenly rises, as it did the past week during the heavy rains, home 
owners who neglect to close the drains find their cellars flooded.
Herman Boettcher who by the way, has been chief of the fire department at 
Reedsville and in his official capacity was too busy to look after his own 
cellar, returned home the other day to find the basement under water. 
Boettcher heard a noise and investigated and discovered three large pickerel 
which had been carried into the drain and were unable to find their way out. 
Fair prey. Nuff said.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1920 Page 1.
(Note: I think this is the right place for this.)


IDA BOETTCHER

Mrs. Ida C. Boettcher, 84, of Reedsville, died Tuesday afternoon at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. She had entered the hospital 
Tuesday morning. For the past two months Mrs. Boettcher had been a 
resident of Toth Nursing Home, Chilton. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. James 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William H. Heckendorf officiating. 
Burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Boettcher was born May 6, 1880, in the Town of Center, Outagamie 
County, daughter of the late William and Marie Niles Meyer. She was 
married to George Hanf March 28, 1900, at Center. They resided on a farm 
near Appleton where he died May 7, 1900.
April 3, 1902, she was married to Fred Boettcher, and they resided on 
the Boettcher homestead west of Reedsville until 1929 when they moved 
to Reedsville. Mr. Boettcher died Nov. 17, 1947.
She was an honorary member of the Ladies Aid of St. John-St. James, 
having received the recognition on her 70th birthday anniversary in 
1950. 
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leonard W. (Irene) Miller of Reedsville 
and Mrs. Roland J. (Mildred) Tikalsky of Brillion, a sister, Mrs. Della 
Uhlenbrauck, of Appleton, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. 
A sister and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday until 
11 a.m. Friday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 24, 1965  P. 11


CARL BOHLMANN

Karl Bohlmann, 79, whose wife died a week ago today, died Friday 
afternoon at the farm home, three miles west of Reedsville.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., from the Reedsville 
Cooperative Association funeral home and at two o'clock from the SS. 
John-James Ev. Lutheran church, Reedsville.
Mr. Bohlmann has operated a farm west of Reedsville for years. The farm 
is now operated by his sons. In 1884 he married Miss Matilda Dittbrenner.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. August Kropt, of Greenleaf, Emma Bohlmann, 
at home; five sons, John, of DePere, William of Neenah, Leonard, Harry and 
Henry, on the home farm; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville, from Sunday 
evening until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 22, 1940 P.4


MATHILDE BOHLMANN

Mrs. Karl Bohlmann, 75, a resident of the county for 60 years, died 
Saturday evening at the St. Elizabeth's hospital in Appleton, following 
a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., from the Reedsville 
Cooperative Association funeral home in Reedsville and at 2 o'clock from 
the St. John-James Ev. Lutheran church.
Mrs. Bohlmann, nee Matilda Dittbrenner, was born in Germany in 1865 and 
62 years ago came to this country. Two years later the family located in 
Wisconsin. In 1884 she was married to Mr. Bohlmann and they located on a 
farm three miles west of Reedsville. Three sons now operate the farm.
Surviviors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. August Kropt, of Greenleaf, 
Emma Bohlmann, at home; five sons, John of DePere, William of Neenah, 
Leonard, Harry and Henry on the home farm; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 17, 1940 P.2


ANNA C. BRANDES

Mrs. Anna Brandes, 87, formerly of Reedsville, died early Wednesday morning at 
Chilton Village Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in West 
Side Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Brandes, nee Anna Riemer, was born Jan. 30, 1895, in the Town of Rockland, 
daughter of the late Michael and Rosalina Lau Riemer. She was married to Louis 
Brandes Jan. 8, 1916, at Reedsville. They celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1966. Mr. Brandes preceded her in death in 1968.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Elroy and Loraine Brandes of 
Brillion, Ralph and Georgeana Brandes of Collins, Lester and Betty Brandes of 
Plymouth and Louis and Jeanette Brandes of Reedsville; three daughters and sons-
in-law, Luella and Harry Zachowski of Chilton, Bernice and Herman Zastrow of 
Menasha and Delores and Lawrence Peik of Reedsville; a daughter-in-law, Clarabelle 
Brandes of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Behnke of Clintonville and Mrs. Harvey 
(Laura) Meyer of Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Edward Kieper of Route 2, Reedsville, 
29 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, two great grandchilden and three step-
grandchildren. A daughter, two sons, five brothers and three sisters preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. 
Friday and at the church from noon until the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 1983 P. 3
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(30 Jan. 1895/Jan. 1983/SSDI)


LOUIS O. BRANDES, SR.

Louis Brandes Sr., 72, of Reedsville, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Brandes was born Aug. 16, 1894 in the Town of Woodville, Calumet 
County, son of the late August and Augusta Zarnke Brandes. He married 
Anna Riemer Jan. 6, 1916, and the couple observed its golden wedding 
anniversary in 1966. The couple farmed in Rockland for 25 years and 
then moved to Reedsville where Mr. Brandes worked as a cheesemaker.
Survivors include his wife, five sons, Lester of Plymouth, Norman, 
Elroy and Ralph of Brillion and Louis Jr., of Rt. 1, Reedsville; three 
daughters, Mrs. Harry (Luella) Zachowski of Forest Junction and Mrs. 
Herman Bernice Zastrow and Mrs. Lawrence (Delores) Peik of Reedsville; 
a sister, Mrs. Anna Lautenschlaeger of Appleton; 28 grandchildren and 
seven great grandchildren. A son, a daughter, two brothers and two 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday until 
10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body 
will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 15, 1967 P.15


ELMER G. BRANDT

Elmer G. Brandt, age 64, of 1456 Humpty Dumpty Road, Reedsville, died Monday, 
February 6, 1995, at St. Lukes Hospital, Milwaukee, where his wife, Joy and 
Ellen Griepentrog, dear family friends, were with him at the time of his 
death.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 1995, at 
St. John St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David 
Kipfmiller will officiate with burial in the Westside Cemetery.
He was born March 8, 1930, in Brown County, son of the late John and Anna 
Stengel Brandt. After two years of military sevice he married Joy Kasten on 
August 15, 1953, at Zion Lutheran Church, Wayside. Elmer founded Humpty Dumpty 
Eggs, Inc. in 1957 and officially retired in 1993. Because of his genuine love 
for the family and business he continued on with the business until the time 
of his death. He was an active member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. He served on the church council and school board and other various 
church committees.
Survivors include his wife, Joy; three sons, Steven and special friend, Sandy 
Bialek, Paul and special friend Ellen Griepentrog, Mark, all of Reedsville; 
three daughters and two sons-in-law, Wendy and Alan Nyberg, Eagle Rivers, Alaska, 
Tami and Jim Prust, Brillion, Lori and special friend, Froilan Tutaan, Anchorage, 
Alaska; four grandchildren, Cory and Nichole Nyberg, Stuart and Erin Prust; two 
sisters and one brother-in-law, Loretta Boettcher, Green Bay, Laverne and Hubert 
Kickaefer, Greenleaf; a brother-in-law, Victor Albers, Hilbert; a sister-in-law, 
Florence Brandt, Wrighstown (sic); his mother-in-law, Lydia Kasten, Wayside; two 
step-brothers, Wilbert and Meinhard Krahn; a step-sister, Adela Laabs; nieces, 
nephews, cousins and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one 
sister, Bernadine Albers, one brother, Herbert Brandt, one brother-in-law, Walter 
Boettcher, his father-in-law, Arthur Kasten, his step-father, Herman Krahn.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-9 p.m. Thursday 
and then at the church on Friday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services.
A sincere thank you to all our friends and neighbors who helped in time of need. 
Elmer was a hero to his family and a friend to many.
Herald Times Reporter, February 8, 1995 P. A2
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(8 Mar 1930/6 Feb 1995/SSDI)


JOY D. BRANDT

Joy Della Emma (Kasten) Brandt, age 83, of Reedsville, passed away at Cherry 
Meadows Hospice, Appleton, on Sunday, August 23, 2015. During her stay at Cherry 
Meadows she was never alone as immediate family members were always present. She 
was born on April 11, 1932, near Wayside in Brown County, the oldest daughter of 
the late Arthur and Lydia (Degmer) Kasten. Joy was baptized on May 1, 1932 and 
confirmed on April 14, 1946 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wayside.
Timothy, Chapter 4, Verse 8: "Goodliness is profitable unto all things having 
promise of the life that now is and that which is to come" was her confirmation 
memory verse.
She graduated from Brillion High School in 1950 and continued her education at 
River Forest College, Illinois, being called early to teach first and second grade 
in her home congregation at Zion Lutheran, Wayside from 1952-1953.
Joy married Elmer Brandt at Zion Lutheran Church, Wayside on August 15, 1953. Elmer 
preceded her in death on February 6, 1995.
She is survived by her siblings, Roger (Marcia) Kasten of DePere, Betty Krueger of 
DePere, Carol Borchardt of Greenleaf and Roy Kasten of Brillion; six children, three 
daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law, Steven (Sandy) Brandt of Denmark, Wendy (Alan) 
Nyberg of Anchorage, AK, Paul (Ellen) Brandt of Reedsville, Tami (James) Prust of 
Kaukauna, Lori Brandt of Anchorage, AK and Mark (Shelly) Brandt of Reedsville; 8 
grandchildren and one great grandchildren. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, 
her husband, Elmer and brother-in-law, Meinhard Borchardt.
Working alongside her husband, they founded Humpty Dumpty Eggs, Inc., in 1956. Joy 
was a faithful member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville, where she 
enjoyed volunteering, including serving school lunches and serving on the Finance and 
Stewardship Committees. She was also a member of the Quilters Group. Joy was an avid 
bird watcher and Packers and Brewers fan. For many years she enjoyed spending summers 
with family in Alaska. She had many precious moments with her grandchildren, including 
crafting, teaching crocheting and attending school and sporting events and performances.
Family and friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville from 5:00 pm to 
8:00 pm on Friday, August 28 and on Saturday, August 29 from 9:00 to 10:45 am at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The funeral service will immediately follow 
at 11:00 am. A memorial fund has been established at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, 
c/o Joy Brandt Memorial Fund, 219 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, 54230
The family sincerely thanks the staff and volunteers at Cherry Meadow Hospice, the 
staff of the Cancer Center - UW Madison Hospital, the staff at Holy Family Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc and all family, friends and neighbors who called, prayed, visited 
and sent well wishes to Joy. Special thanks to Pastor Ross Henzi of Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Brillion for his visits, prayers and support. We will always have "Joy" in our 
hearts.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Aug. 26, 2015


ADOLPH BRATZ

Adolph Bratz, 74, of Reedsville, died Friday at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. Burial will 
be in Westside Church Cemetery.
Mr. Bratz was born March 26, 1890, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late August 
and Wilhelmina Schultz Bratz. He married Emma Bubolz Jan. 6, 1914, at St. John and 
St. James Church, and the couple farmed in the Village of Reedsville. He served as 
a village trustee for a number of years. His wife died in 1939 and two daughters 
and a son also preceded him in death.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Elmer Behnke, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Mrs. Luella 
Wagner of Reedsville, Mrs. Lester Buboltz of Rt. 2, Brillion, and Mrs. Harold Panosh, 
of Manitowoc; three sons, Raymond, of Rt. 2, Valders, James, of Chilton and Lawrence, 
of Reedsville, a brother, August; 26 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. 
Monday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 12, 1965  P. 7
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(b. 26 Mar 1890/d. Mar 1965/SSDI)
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Marriage of Adolph/Emma Bratz
At the Lutheran Church with Rev. Koch officiating Miss Emma Bubholtz, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bubholtz of Rockland was united in matrimony with Adolph 
Bratz also of Rockland. The bride wore a dress of blue messaline and was 
attended by Edna Schroeder and Frieda Bubholtz. The groom was attended by Henry 
Bratz and Carl Bubholtz. The young couple will reside on ?? (rest is missing).
Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 9, 1914


AUGUST J. BRATZ

August J. Bratz, 81, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday at Manitowoc 
County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John-St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf 
will officiate and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery. 
Mr. Bratz was born Nov. 13, 1884, in the Town of Rockland, son of the 
late August and Wilhelmina Schultz Bratz. He married Elsie Schroeder. 
She died in 1920. He married Lydia Jentsch in 1921 and the couple farmed 
in the Town of Rockland until 1954.
He is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. John Wagner of Valders, 
Mrs. Adolph Burich of Rt. 1, Reedsville, Mrs. Gilford Schultz of 
Reedsville, Mrs. Clarence Kolberg of New Holstein and Mrs. Herbert Maas 
of Rt. 2, Reedsville; four sons, Harold and Oscar of Brillion, John of 
Rt. 2, Reedsville, and August Jr., of Neenah; 22 grandchildren and 11 
great grandchildren. Four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 5, 1966  P. 14
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The marriage of Miss Elsa Schroeder, Reedsville and August Bratz of Rockland 
was celebrated at Reedsville Thursday, attended by a large wedding party. The 
young couple will reside on a farm in Rockland.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 10, 1911 page 2


EMMA BRATZ

Mrs. Adolph Bratz, 44, died early today at her home in the village of 
Reedsville following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 
two from the Evangelical Lutheran church in Reedsville. 
Mrs. Bratz was born on a farm in Rockland, two miles south of Reeedsville 
in 1895. On January 6, 1914, she was married to Mr. Bratz.
Survivors are the widower; four daughters, Mrs. Elmer Behnke of Collins, 
Mrs. Everett Wagner, Ruth and Mabel??, all of Reedsville; four sons, 
Theodore, Raymond, James and Lawrence, all of Reedsville. A brother, 
Herman Bubolz, and sister, Mrs. Charles Krueger, both of Rockland, also 
survive. There are two grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 23, 1939  P. 4
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Marriage of Adolph/Emma Bratz
At the Lutheran Church with Rev. Koch officiating Miss Emma Bubholtz, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bubholtz of Rockland was united in matrimony with Adolph 
Bratz also of Rockland. The bride wore a dress of blue messaline and was 
attended by Edna Schroeder and Frieda Bubholtz. The groom was attended by Henry 
Bratz and Carl Bubholtz. The young couple will reside on ?? (rest is missing).
Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 9, 1914


EVANGELINE BRATZ

Reedsville Family Mourns Death of Babe
REEDSVILLE, Oct. 9-Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bratz are mourning the death of their 
fifteen months old child who passed away last night from an attack of stomach 
flu. The babe had been ill but for a short time.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and 2 
o'clock from the Lutheran church, the Rev. Koch officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 10, 1931  P. 4


LYDIA BRATZ

Mrs. Lydia A. Bratz, age 88, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly 
of Reedsville, passed away at the Care Center on Thursday, June 22, 1989.
Mrs. Bratz was born November 24, 1900, in Charlestown, daughter of the late 
Herman and Anna Zarnoth Jentsch. She married August Bratz on Nov. 19, 1921. 
She farmed with her husband in Rural Reedsville. She was a member of St. 
John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville.  
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law; Leona and Adolph Burich, 
Hildegard and Gilford Schultz, Virginia and Herbert Maas, all of Reedsville, 
Lydia and Clarence Kolberg of New Holstein; one stepdaughter, Lucille Wagner 
of Valders; two sons and daughters-in-law; John and Marilyn Bratz of Reedsville 
and August and Esther Bratz of Appleton; two step-sons and step-daughters-in-law; 
Harold and Helen Bratz and Oscar and Germaine Bratz, all of Brillion; 11 
grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 22step great 
grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; a sister Anna Krueger of Chilton; 
one sister-in-law; Caroline Jentsch of Potter; two brother and sisters-in-law; 
Robert and Florence Jentsch of Manitowoc and Walter and Shirley Jentsch of Potter. 
Preceding her in death were her husband on Jan. 5, 1966, a step-grandchild, four 
sisters and five brothers.  
Funeral service was at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, with the 
Rev. David Kipfmiller officiating.  Interment was in Westside Cemetery in 
Reedsville. 
(No newspaper or date cited)
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(24 Nov 1900/22 Jun 1989/SSDI)


DOROTHEA L. BRAUN

Dorothea Laura Braun, age 81, of the North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly 
of Reedsville, died Friday, January 20, 1995, at the Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 23, 1995, at St. John-
St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with 
burial in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville.
She was born October 24, 1913, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Albert 
and Bertha (Bartz) Riemer. She married Walter Carl Braun July 3, 1935, in Reedsville. 
She farmed with her husband in the town of Franklin. Mrs. Braun was a lifetime 
member of St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Eunice and Roman Grzywinski, Cato; 
three sons and two daughters-in-law, Wallace and Violet Braun, Newton, Leland, on 
the farm and Gerl and Judy Braun, Reedsville; seven grandchildren and their spouses, 
Charlene and Kevin Bauman, Becky and Kevin Sander, Allen Braun, Doreen Grzywinski, 
Carla and Tom Grotegut, Barbara Grzywinski and Samantha Braun; one great-grandson, 
Ryan Grotegut; three siters-in-law (sic), Lydia Reimer, Dorothy Braun, both of 
Brillion, Eleanor Wierschke, DePere. She was preceded in death by her husband on 
January 29, 1970, a granddaughter, Kelly Jo Braun, a sister, Esther Behnke and three 
brothers, Arthur, infant brother, Emil, and Marvin. 
Friends may call at the church on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and then on Monday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 1995 P. A2
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(24 Oct 1913/20 Jan 1995/SSDI)
(parents of Leland)


KELLY JO BRAUN

Kelly Jo Braun, infant daughter of Judith and Gerl Braun, of 221 Hoover St., 
Whitelaw, died Saturday morning, Oct. 13, at birth, at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Private family funeral services will be Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The 
Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in St. John and St. James 
Westside church cemetery, Reedsville.
Survivors include her parents, her pateranl grandmother, Mrs. Dorthea Braun of 
Route 3, Reedsville; her maternal grandfather, Norbert Drewieske of Green Bay 
and other relatives also survive.
Reedsville Funeral Home, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 14, 1984 P. 3


LELAND H. BRAUN

Leland H. Braun, age 64 of Kindred Hearts Assisted Living in Manitowoc, formerly 
of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 24, 2004 at Kindred Hearts. 
He was born April 1, 1940 in the town of Franklin, son of the late Walter and 
Dorothea (Riemer) Braun. Leland farmed on the family homestead until his 
retirement in 2001. He was a lifetime member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church 
in Reedsville. 
Leland is survived by a sister and brother-in-law; Eunice (Roman) Grzywinski of 
Manitowoc, two brothers and sisters-in-law; Wallace (Violet) Braun of Newton, Gerl 
(Judy) Braun of Reedsville, a nephew Allen Braun, nieces Carla Grotegut and sons 
Ryan and Nicholas, Barbara Grzywinski and special friend Leo Goebel, Doreen 
Grzywinski, Charlene (Kevin) Bauman and son Eric, Becky (Kevin) Sander and daughters 
Karissa and Katelyn and niece Samantha Braun. He is further survived by special 
friends Ellen & Kenneth Stecker. Leland was preceded in death by his parents and 
a niece Kelly Jo Braun. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 2004 at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church in Reedsville with the Rev. Timothy Nommensen officiating. 
Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville assisted the family with arrangements. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Manitowoc Lutheran High School 
or individual choice. 
A special thank you to the entire staff of Kindred Hearts for their dedicated care 
and devotion given to Leland during his stay.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004


WALTER C. BRAUN

Walter C. Braun, 65, of Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, died Thursday 
morning of an apparent heart attack at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Hering will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Braun was born July 10, 1904, in Town of Maple Grove, son of the late 
William and Eliesa Kriehn Braun. He married Dorothea Riemer July 3, 1935, 
at Reedsville. The couple farmed in Town of Franklin.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Wallace, of Newton and Leland and Gerl, 
at home; a daughter, Mrs. Roman (Eunice) Grzywinski, of Green Bay; two brothers, 
Arthur, of Green Bay and Henry, of Brillion and four sisters, Miss Elsa, Miss Adella 
and Mrs. Oscar Weirschke, of Green Bay and Mrs. Marvin Riemer, of Rt. 4, Chilton.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Friday until 
11:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1970 pg. T-9
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(10 Jul 1904/Jan 1970/SSDI)


ARNOLD BREHMER

Arnold Brehmer, 63, of Reedsville, died Tuesday afternoon at Bellin 
Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Wendland will 
officiate and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Mr. Brehmer was born March 16, 1896, in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet 
County, son of the late Albert and Bertha Klessig Brehmer. He married 
the former Edna Schroeder May 20, 1920, at Reedsville where he was 
employed as a bricklayer for different construction companies. Mr. 
Brehmer served in France during World War I and was a member of 
American Legion Post 199, Reedsville.
Survivors include the wife; a daughter, (private); a brother, Herman 
of Rt. 2, Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Meta Hankemeier of Menasha and 
three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be removed to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 8, 1959  P. 23


EDNA BREHMER

Mrs. Arnold Brehmer, 69, formerly of Reedsville, died Thursday at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf 
officiating. Burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Brehmer was born June 16, 1896, at Reedsville, daughter of the 
late John and Albertina Bubolz Schroeder. She was married to Mr. 
Brehmer May 20, 1920, and the couple established residence at Reedsville. 
Her husband, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. 
Surviving are a daughter, (private), a brother, Elmer, of rural Cato 
and three grandchildren. 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 8, 1965  P. 11


JENNIFER M. BRODTKE

Jennifer M. Brodtke, age 19, of 351 Washington Court, P.O. Box 141, Whitelaw, WI., 
passed away on Thursday, January 28, 1993, following an automobile accident.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 1993, at St. John-St. 
James Lutheran Church, 219 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, with the Rev. David Kipfmiller 
officiating. Burial will be in St. John-St. James Lutheran Cemetery.
She was born August 13, 1973, in Manitowoc, daughter of John L. and Carol Wagner 
Brodtke. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lutheran High School Class of 1991, and 
was currently a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She was former 
Rotary Exchange student to Brazil and she enjoyed dancing and performing in 
theatrical groups in Manitowoc and at the University. She was a member of St. 
John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, and Peter Quince Theatrical Group of 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include her parents; two brothers, John R. Brodtke and Paul Brodtke, both 
at home; maternal grandmother, Louise Wagner, Valders; paternal grandparents, Russell 
and Margaret Brodtke, Cato; numerous aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by 
her paternal grandfather, Herb Wagner.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, 15 N. 7th St., Reedsville, from 5-8 p.m. 
on Sunday, and Monday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of services.
A memorial fund will be established at Manitowoc Lutheran High School in Jennifer's 
name.
Herald Times Reporter, January 30, 1993 P. A2


RUSSELL J. BRODTKE

Russell Brodtke, age 83, passed away at the Manitowoc Health Care 
Center on March 27, 2007. 
Russell was born in 1923 in Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and 
Carmen Brodtke. He attended Cato Heights Grade School and St. John 
St. James Lutheran School at Reedsville. In 1944, he married Margaret 
Klessig at Trinity Lutheran Church at Rantoul. While running the 
Brodtke farm, he also sold and serviced Crosley Automobiles and Used 
Cars. He installed, serviced and sold bulk milk coolers and other 
milk handling equipment. He sold insurance and did millwright work 
and was currently in organic farming. He was an active NFO member and 
an officer in OCIA. 
Russell is survived by his wife of 63 years; Margaret; his children; Beverly 
(Carl) Kalies; Russell C. Brodtke, Gary (Joan) Brodtke, John (Carol) Brodtke; 
Marilyn (Paul) Augustine; Melodie (David) Kester; Michelle (John) Dietz; 
grandchildren. He is further survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law; 
Ruth and Oliver Christopherson; Grace Maertz.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter: 
Rachel; a granddaughter: Jennifer; a sister: Clara; two brothers-in-
laws: Leonard Maertz; Rueben Klessig; and a sister-in-law: Germaine 
Klessig. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2007, 
at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville with the Rev. 
Timothy Nommensen officiating. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, 
Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time 
of service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville, assisted the family with 
arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times  Thursday, March 29, 2007  pg. A3 


CLARENCE BRUSS

CLARENCE, SEVEN YEAR OLD SON OF MR. AND MRS. BRUSS, REEDSVILLE, DROWNS IN SWOLLEN CREEK
Fell From Bridge And Carried To His Death-Physicians' 
Efforts At Resuscitation Are Futile
Clarence Bruss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bruss at Reedsville was carried to 
his death yesterday afternoon in the swollen water of the creek which passes 
through the center of the village. The youth, with his companions, went to a 
bridge crossing the stream to watch the swift current. He accidently fell into 
the water and was carried 500 feet down stream before his body was recovered 
by Herman Boettcher, who had been called to the scene by the cries of the boy's 
playmates. Doctors worked over him for an hour in the hope of resusitation but 
the spark of life could not be fanned back. The funeral will be held Sunday 
afternoon from the home of the parents.
Was An Only Son
Clarence Bruss was 7 years old and an only son. He was a pupil in the second 
grade of the Reedsville school and with a number of companions at recess time 
yesterday afternoon went to the bridge, near the school to watch the current 
in the creek which has been swollen to the depth of six feet. The boys started 
to drop in boards and chips and watch them pass under the bridge and Clarence 
leaned over the edge of the bridge and caught a number of these. In the play 
he lost his balance and plunged into the icy water and was instantly carried 
beyond the reach of his small companions.
Their cries brought a number of citizens to the scene but the boy was carried 
500 feet down stream before his body was recovered. Boettcher waded out into 
the stream and made the recovery when the body was caught by electric light 
wires.
Can't Revive Spark of Life
There appeared to be a faint spark of life when the boy's body was brought 
ashore and for more then an hour the doctors worked trying to resuscitate him 
but the effort failed.
Clarence was born at Reedsville, his father having conducted a jewelry store 
in the village for many years. Beside his parents he is survived by two sisters, 
Minnie and Lynetta, both of whom are employed as telephone operators at the 
Reedsville central. He was a bright youth, popular with his playmates at the 
school, and his death has cast a pall over the whole village.
Manitowoc Herald New, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 16, 1922 P. 1


EDWARD BRUSS

EDWARD BRUSS OF REEDSVILLE DIES SUDDENLY
Edward Bruss, father of Louis C. Bruss, Reedsville business man, died 
at his home in that village Sunday night, following an illness of less 
than a week. Mr. Bruss had been ailing slightly for a year, but was 
taken seriously ill last Thursday. The funeral will be held Wednesday 
afternoon with services at the home of (sic) 1 o'clock and 1:30 at the 
church.
Mr. Bruss was 74 years old, having been born in Germany April 15, 1848. 
He came to America in 1869 and settled at Milwaukee, where he was married 
to Miss Minnie Garish and the family moved to Morrison, Brown county, in 
1881. Mrs. Bruss died in 1888 and he was later married to Miss Minnie Fick, 
the widow who with five children, survives him. The family moved to 
Reedsville in 1909 and for ten years past Mr. Bruss has been employed at 
the drug store conducted by his son. The surviving children are Louis C. 
Bruss, Reedsville; Mrs. C. Weise, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Mrs. Anton Borich, 
Chippewa Falls; Mrs. Charles Tegge of this city and Mrs. Albert Bergholz 
of Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 9, 1923 P.10


HELENA BRUSS

Mrs. Louis C. Bruss, 78, of Reedsville, died Sunday at the home in the village.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John-James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Wendland will officiate 
and interment will be in the west side church cemetery.
She was born Helena Kienbaum in Germany, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
August Kienbaum June 9, 1877, and seven years later, the family moved to Grimms. 
On April 20, 1899, she was married to Louis Bruss and they conducted a jewelry 
store and electrical business in Reedsville for 33 years. Her husband died in 
1945. She was an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Minnie) Kuehne and Mrs. Carl (Leonetta) 
Goldbeck, both of Reedsville; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The casket 
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 24, 1955 P. 16


LUDWIG C. BRUSS

Carl Bruss(sic), 70, retired jeweler and former village official, died 
this noon at his home in Reedsville, following a lingering illness.
He was born in Milwaukee in 1875 and in 1899 married Miss Helena Kienbaum 
at Grimms. Shortly after they moved to Reedsville where for 35 years Mr. 
Bruss conducted a jewelry store. He served several terms as village 
treasurer and was a trustee of the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran 
church for 13 years.
Mr. Bruss retired in 1935, the business being taken over by his son-in-law, 
John Kuehne.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Goldbeck and Mrs. John 
Kuehne, of Reedsville; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Wiese of Ann Arbor, Mich., 
Mrs. Anton Burich of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Charles Tegge and Mrs. Albert 
Birkholtz, of this city.
Funeral plans will be announced Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 30, 1945   P. 2
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Funeral services for Carl Bruss, who died yesterday at Reedsville, will be 
held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o'clock from the St. John-
James Evangelical church. Burial will be in the west side cemetery at 
Reedsville. The body will be taken to the Bruss home this afternoon from the 
Reedsville Cooperative funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 31, 1945  P. 10 


ADELINE C.P. BUBOLZ

Notes from Reedsville:
The two month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Bubolz died Wednesday morning 
and will be buried Saturday. The bereaved family have our sympathy.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 22, 1914


CARL BUBOLZ

ROCKLAND MAN DIES AT BAY
Charles Bubolz, 43, Is to Be Buried on Sunday
Charles Bubolz, 43, town of Rockland, died yesterday afternoon at the Bellin 
Memorial hospital in Green Bay after a lingering illness. Funeral services 
will be held from the home on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. H. Eckert of the 
SS. John-Jacobi Lutheran church will officiate. Burial will be in the West 
Side Lutheran cemetery.
Mr. Bubolz was born Jan. 1, 1892 in the town of Rockland. On Nov. 8, 1930, 
he was married to Marion Boettcher of Reedsville.
He is survived by his widow, two daughters (private), two sons (private), 
one brother, Herman, Rockland and two sisters, Mrs. Carl Krueger of Rockland 
and Mrs. Adolph Bratz, Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 14, 1935 P. 2


CLARA BUBOLZ OBERMANN

Mrs. George Obermann (sic), __, of ___ Oak St., Brillion, died at _:__ p.m. 
Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following a lingering illness. She 
had been hospitalized three days.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Brillion. The Rev. Victor J. Siegler will officiate and burial will be 
in the Reedsville Village cemetery. 
The former Clara Buboltz (sic) was born at Reedsville Sept. 12, 1888, and moved 
to Brillion in 1913 where on Sept. 21, 1951, she was married to George Obermann.
She is survived by the husband, four daughters by a previous marriage, Mrs. 
Anton Schmid of Brillion, Mrs. Norbert Sonnabend of Collins, Mrs. Leonard Tackmier 
of Menasha and Mrs. Lillian Linskins of Appleton; a brother, William R. Buboltz 
of Reedsville; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Hammon of Milwaukee, Mrs. Melvin Behnke 
of Brillion, Mrs. John Olp of Manitowoc and Mrs. Emil Waack of Reedsville; and 
eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Luecker Funeral Home, Brillion, after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 
10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will be in state until the hour of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1956  P. 15
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Announcement cards of the marriage of Miss Clara Bubolz, daughter 
of County Treasurer Robert Bubolz and Robert Bubolz(sic-Otto), a 
prominent Town of Rockland farmer, have been received by friends 
in the city. 
The marriage was celebrated at the home of the bride and was a 
complete surprise, the young couple having taken no one into their 
confidence until the day of the ceremony. they will reside in 
Rockland.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 24, 1912 page 2
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Marriage of Otto/Clara Bubolz
BUBOLZ- BUBOLZ
Wednesday evening at 8:30 pm at the Lutheran parsonage in this village, Rev. Koch 
pronounced the solemn words that united in the bonds of matrimony Otto Bubolz of 
Rockland and Miss Clara Bubolz.  The attendants were William Bubolz, brother of 
the bride and Miss Frieda Bubolz, the groom's sister. The bride is the eldest 
daughter of Co. Treasurer Robt. Bubolz and the groom is a son of Robt. F. Bubolz. 
The marriage was a complete surprise to their many friends here. The happy couple 
will reside on the groom's farm in Rockland. We extend congratulations.
Brillion News, Fri., May 24, 1912
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(Note: Her spouse's name was Otto, her maiden name was also Bubolz)
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(1900 Maple Grove census:
Robert Bubolz 37; wife Bertha 37; Clara 11; Wm. 8; Ida 5; Frieda 1)


DONALD BUBOLZ

Donald R. Bubolz, age 75, of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 
2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc, after a short 
stay at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center. 
He was born on Aug. 27, 1932, in the town of Rockland, son of the late 
Raymond and Helene (Fischer) Bubolz. He attended St. John St. James Lutheran 
Grade School and graduated from Reedsville High School in 1950. He married 
Joanne Hammel on June 12, 1954, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins. 
He farmed in the town of Maple Grove until moving to Reedsville in 1992. 
Donald was a lifelong member of St. John St. James Evangelical Lutheran 
Church in Reedsville, where he served on the church board and school board. 
He also served on the board of directors for the Reedsville Co-op for 18 
years. He was an avid bowler and bowled in the Thursday Night Men's League 
in Reedsville. Donald also enjoyed watching sports of all kinds, and loved 
family gatherings with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
He is survivied by his wife of 53 years: Joanne; six children: Nancy (William) 
Hillmann of Reedsville; Randel (Julie) Bubolz of Reedsville; Donna Stratton of 
Midland, Texas; Daniel (Rosemary) Bubolz of Reedscille; Joan (Timothy) Sheahan 
of Reedsville; and Robert (Kristy) Bubolz of Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren and 
4 great-grandchildren: Melissa (Eric) Toshner of Appleton and son William; Lisa 
(Michael) Lowe of Riverview, Fla.; Sarah Hillmann and Matthew Hillmann of 
Reedsville; Michael Bubolz and Bradley Bubolz of Reedsville; Jennifer (John) 
Wilder and children Courtney, Kendra, and Dax; Jessica Wagner, JoAnn Wagner, 
and Kimberly Desjardins all of Midland, Texas; Rachel, Jacob and Elizabeth 
Bubolz of Reedsville; Kayla and Brittany Sheahan of Reedsville; Talon and Koen 
Bubolz of Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Doris (Henry) Behnke of 
Reedsville and Val Jean (Peter) Link of Reedsville; a brother and sister-in-law: 
Raymond (Suzanne) Bubolz of Reedsville. Niece, nephews, and cousins also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a niece: Brenda (Vanden) Avond. 
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 1 p.m. at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen 
will officiate. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of 
service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the Bubolz family with 
arrangements. 
Memorial may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, American Cancer 
Society or donor's choice. 
Donald's family would like to express a special thank you to (private), the 
staff and nurses at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center for their 
kindness and care for his last three months, and the emergency staff at Holy 
Family Memorial Hospital. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., April 15, 2008 pg. A3


ERWIN A. BUBOLZ

Erwin A. Bubolz, 37, of Route 2, Reedsville, died Tuesday at the Winnebago 
State Hospital. He had been confined to the hospital about three months.
Funeral services will be held at the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 
at 2 p.m., Friday. Interment will be in the West Side Evangelical Lutheran 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Bubolz was born in the town of Rockland in 1914. He was a farm laborer.
Survivors include the mother, Mrs. Rose Bubolz of Rockland, and a brother, 
Reuben at home.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 14, 1952  P. 2


ETHEL BUBOLZ

Ethel I. Bubolz, age 69, of 434 Menasha St., Reedsville, died on Monday, 
Oct. 15, 2007. 
She was born on April 24, 1938, in School Hill, daughter of the late Alfred 
and Verona (Schwartz) Hickmann. She was married on July 30, 1960, to Lesly 
Bubolz. Ethel was a retired employee of the Ariens Company in Brillion. She 
was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Ethel loved 
the Packers, crocheting, watching TV-Land and spending time with her grandkids. 
She is survived by her nine children and 16 grandchildren: Dori and Gary Reidy of 
Brillion, Amber, Jason and Casey; Laura and Jeff Voeltz of Reedsville, Stefanie (fiance, 
Nathan Stamper), Stacie and Dan; Sandy and Randy Wank of Collins, Austin, Lindsay 
and Derreck; Randy and Lisa Bubolz of Reedsville, Josh and Cassie; Rod Bubolz of 
Cato; Doug and Kelly Bubolz of Reedsville, D.J. and Devin; Dean and Kay Bubolz of 
Reedsville, Brice, Kodie and Kayla; Billy Bubolz and friend, Stacey Bellin of Manitowoc; 
and Rick Bubolz of Appleton; her brothers and sisters: Roger and Diane Hickmann 
of Kiel; Butch and Donna Hickmann of St. Nazianz; Marge and Tom Ryan of Manitowoc; 
Judy and Danny Gosz of Valders; and Elaine and Willie Zutz of Valders; one aunt: 
Mutzie Hartmann of New Holstein; numerous nieces and nephews and a special 
companion, Sassy. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lesly, on May 26, 1983, and her 
parents. 
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will 
officiate. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. on Thursday until the time of service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville is assisting the Bubolz family with 
arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Oct. 17, 2007 pg. A3 


FRED BUBOLZ

Fred Bubolz Sr., 83, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday at Maple 
Crest Sanatorium, Whitelaw, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John-St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf 
officiating. Burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery. 
Mr. Bubolz was born May 21, 1881, in the town of Rockland, son of 
the late Fred and Augusta Mueller Bubolz. He married Mary Tolzman 
Nov. 10, 1919, and the couple farmed in the Town of Rockland.
He is survived by a son, Fred Jr., on the home farm, a sister, Mrs. 
Augusta Rachke, of Manitowoc, a brother, Adolph, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, 
and five grandchildren. His wife, four brothers and four sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 15, 1965  P. 11


HARVEY R. BUBOLZ

Harvey Bubolz, age 85, of 209 S. 5th St., Reedsville, passed away Friday, 
April 12, 1996, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 15, 1996, at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with 
burial in the West Side Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born December 1, 1910, in the town of Rockland, son of the late Henry 
and Anna (Behnke) Bubolz. On October 14, 1939, he married Lillian Reinke in 
Reedsville. Mr. Bubolz farmed in the town of Rockland until his retirement in 
1975. He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He 
also served on the Church Council, School Board and was a member of the 
Reedsville Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Don 
Klitz, Markesan; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Carol Bubolz, residing 
on the family farm, Reedsville; seven grandchildren, James Bubolz and his wife, 
Gloria, Reedsville, Angela Kenneke and her husband, Tim, Collins, Jonathan 
Bubolz and Amy Bubolz, Reedsville, Ann Klitz, William Klitz, Donald Lucas Klitz 
all of Markesan; two great grandchildren, Justin and Courtney Kenneke; one 
sister, Mr. Herbert Nicholas, Lake Forest, Ill.; one sister-in-law, Malinda 
Bubolz, Reedsville; one brother-in-law, Arnold Maertz, Reedsville. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Reinhard Bessert; one sister 
Hildegard; two brothers, Raymond and Henry; one brother-in-law, Dr. Herbert 
Nicholas; one sister-in-law, Helen Bubolz.
Friends may call on Sunday at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 5-9 p.m. 
and at the church on Monday from noon until the time of services.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, assisted the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 1996 P. A2


HELEN I. BUBOLZ    (d. 1984)

Mrs. Raymond R. (Helen) Bubolz, 73, of 440 Birch Lane, Reedsville, died late 
Monday evening, July 9, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John & St. James Lutheran 
Church. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate with burial to follow at West 
Side Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Bubolz was born January 11, 1911, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the 
late John and Huldina Moede Fischer. She married Raymond R. Bubolz on April 25, 
1929, at Reedsville. Mrs. Bubolz was a member of Senior Citizens of Reedsville.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald 
and Joanne of Route 1, Reedsville and Raymond Jr. and Suzanne of Route 2, 
Reedsville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Henry Behnke of Reedsville 
and Val Jean and Peter Link of Reedsville; ten grandchidlren and eight great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening, 
until 11 a.m. on Thursday and at the church from noon until the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 10, 1984 P. 3
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(11 Jan 1911/Jul 1984/SSDI)


HELENA BUBOLZ    (d. 1957)

Mrs. Reinhardt Bubolz, 62, died at her home in Reedsville Saturday morning after 
a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the SS. John and James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville with the Rev. John Wendland officiating. 
Burial will be in the West Side church cemetery.
The daughter of the late Detlaff and Augusta Lau Sonnabend was born June 14, 1894, 
in the Town of Rantoul in Calumet County. She was married to Reinhardt Bubolz 
Oct. 30, 1013, and they farmed in the Town of Rockland until 1942??. 
Survivors include her husband, four brothers, Carl of Collins, Theodore of Morrison, 
Arthur of Maple Grove and Walter of Brillion; and two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Fischer 
of Reedsville and Mrs. William Matznick of Brillion. Four children preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 
a.m. Tuesday, when the body will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 11, 1957  P. 13
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Marriage of Reinhard/Helena Bubolz
Reedsville Items:
On Thursday of last week, Helen Sonnabend, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Detlof Sonnabend, became the bride of Reinold Buboltz, a Rockland farmer. The 
bride was attired in a gown of white messalinie, wore a veil and carried a 
bouquet. She is one of our well known young ladies and has always made here 
home here. The bridesmaids were Anna Reimer and Laura Rusch. The groom was 
attended by his brother and Arthur Sonnabend, a brother of the bride. The 
couple will reside on the groom's farm after Nov. 15th. 
Heartiest congratulations.
Brillion News, Fri., Nov. 7, 1913


HENRY BUBOLZ   (d. 1922)

HENRY BUBOLZ, ROCKLAND MAN, DEAD AT AGE 43 
Henry Bubholz (sic) died at his home on a farm in the Town of Rockland 
yesterday noon following an illness of only a few days. The funeral will 
be held Friday afternoon with services at the home at 1:30 and at the 
Reedsville Lutheran church at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Auer officiating. 
Burial will be at the Reedsville Lutheran cemetery.
Mr. Bubholz (sic) was born in the town of Rockland, January 17, 1879 and 
was 43 years of age. He received his education in the rural schools and 
followed the footsteps of his father, taking farming for his occupation. 
Fifteen years ago he was married to Anna Behnke, the widow who, with 
three sons, Raymond, Harvey and Henry, and one daughter, Ruth, survive 
him. Four brothers, Robert, ex-county treasurer; Fred, William and Adolph, 
all of Reedsville, and five sisters, Mrs. Louis Grimm, city; Mrs. Louis 
Klessig, Mrs. Otto Mahnke, Mrs. August Reschke, of this county, and Mrs. 
John Wordl of Calumet county. Mr. Bubholz (sic) for a number of years has 
served as town treasurer for the town of Rockland and had a wide circle 
of friends and acquaintances. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, August 3, 1922  P. 1
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Reedsville:
Hy Bubolz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bubolz, was on Tuesday married to Miss Anna 
Behnke, daughter of Mrs. Carl Karl Behnke of Rockland. The young couple will make 
their home on the former Alb. Burich farm just south of Reedsville.
Brillion News, Fri., June 28, 1907


HENRY F. BUBOLZ    (d. 1995)

Henry F. Bubolz, age 76, of rural Reedsville, died Wednesday, 
August 23, 1995, at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 
1995, at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. 
David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial to follow at the St. 
John St. James Church West Side Cemetery.
He was born September 29, 1918, in the town of Rockland, son of 
the late Henry and Anna Behnke Bubolz. Henry attended Reedsville 
High School and on June 9, 1940, he married Malinda Bubolz at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He farmed in the Two 
Rivers area until 1945 and then farmed in Reedsville the remainder 
of his life on his dairy farm.
Survivors include his wife, Malinda; five daughters and sons-in-law, 
Diana and Dr. Charles Engel, West Salem, Wis., Joyce and Eugene 
Schubring, Manitowoc, Susan and Lawrence Schubring, San Antonio, 
Texas, Linda nd Thomas Lueck, Fond du Lac, Kay and Patrick Marsicek, 
Appleton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Henry W. and Roxanne Bubolz, 
rural Manitowoc, David C. and Julie Bubolz, Cato; 25  grandchildren, 
Kevin and Allen Engle, Mark, Michael and Scott Schubring, Tammy 
Gross, Amy Arnold, Timothy, Jennie, Jill, Paul, Jessica, Julie, Joy, 
Janelle and Michael Lueck, Aaron, Traci, Kari, Nicholas, Matthew, 
Jacob and Abby Bubolz, Marie and Anna Marsicek. Henry is also 
survived by four great-grandchildren, Jakob, Danielle, and Cody 
Schubring and Emily Gross; a sister, Ruth Nicholaus, Lake Forest, 
Ill.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harvey and Lillian Bubolz, 
Reedsville; a brother-in-law, Arnold Maertz, Reedsville. He is 
further survived by many nieces and nephews. Henry was preceded in 
death by his parents, his step-father, Reinhard Bessert, a brother, 
Raymond, his half-sister, Hildegard (Bessert) Maertz, an infant 
sister, a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, on Friday 
from 5-8 p.m. and then at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 
the time of services.
When you were born, everyone around you smiled and you cried. Live 
your life in such a way, that when you die, everyone around you cries 
and you smile. Keep smiling Henry!
Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 1995 P. A2


JOANNE BUBOLZ

Joanne H. Bubolz, age 77, of Reedsville, died on Wed. July 27, 2011 at Aurora 
Medical Center in Two Rivers, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Joanne was born on March 3, 1934 in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Herbert 
and Lydia (Matznick) Hammel. She married Donald R. Bubolz on June 12, 1954 at 
St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins. Joanne attended George Washington 
Public School in St. Nazianz and graduated from Kiel High School, class of 
1951. She worked at St. Nazianz Publishing and farmed with her husband in the 
Township of Maple Grove. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church 
in Reedsville, she volunteered in the Library at the school and worked on the 
finance committee at church.
Survivors include her children; 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; 
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law (private), and many nieces, nephews and 
cousins. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband Don on April 13, 2008, 
her parents, a brother-in-law Peter Link, and a niece Brenda Vanden Avond.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sat., July 30, 2011, at St. John 
St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will 
officiate. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery. Friends may call at the 
church on Sat. from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com
Memorials appreciated to the American Cancer Society in Joanne's name.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff at the 
Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic in Two Rivers, and the neighbors on Spruce Street 
for all they did to help Mom.
Herald Times Reporter


JOHN F. BUBOLZ

John F. Bubolz, 82, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John And St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel 
will officiate and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mr. Bubolz was born April 29, 1889, in the Town of Rockland, son of 
the late Robert and Mary Haese Bubolz. He married Laura Rusch Jan. 20, 
1914, at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. 
They farmed in the Town of Rockland. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Ethel) Kocourek, of Rockwood, 
two sisters, Mrs. William Krueger, of Green Bay and Mrs. Lena Olp, of 
Reedsville and six grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 Saturday and then at the church until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 6, 1972
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Marriage of John/Laura Bubolz
Reedsville Items:
At the lutheran church at 7:30 pm, John Buboltz of this village and Miss Laura 
Rusch of Rockland were united in matrimony, Rev. Koch officiating. The bride wore 
a dress of white messaline and wore a bridal veil and wreath. She was attended by 
the Misses Frieda Buboltz and Selma Haese. The groom was attended by his brother, 
Walter Buboltz and Otto Rusch. The young couple who are well known here will 
reside on the groom's farm in Rockland.
Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 23, 1914


LAURA BUBOLZ

Mrs. John F. Bubolz, 61, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Sunday afternoon at Bellin 
Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday at the 
Reedsville Funeral home and at 2 pm at the St. John-St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church at Reedsville, the Rev. John Wendland officiating. Burial will 
be in the West Side Church Cemetery, Reedsville.
The former Laura Rusch was born April 2, 1895 in the Town of Rockland, a daughter 
of the late August and Pauline Seehawser Rusch. On Jan. 20, 1934 she was married 
to John F. Bubolz and the couple settled on a farm in the Town of Rockland.
Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Kocourek of Mishicot; a 
sister, Mrs. Ed Seehawer of Appleton; a brother, Otto Rusch of Brillion and three 
grandchildren. Friends may call at the Fuenral Home after 3 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 1, 1956 page M17
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Marriage of John/Laura Bubolz
Reedsville Items:
At the lutheran church at 7:30 pm, John Buboltz of this village and Miss Laura 
Rusch of Rockland were united in matrimony, Rev. Koch officiating. The bride wore 
a dress of white messaline and wore a bridal veil and wreath. She was attended by 
the Misses Frieda Buboltz and Selma Haese. The groom was attended by his brother, 
Walter Buboltz and Otto Rusch. The young couple who are well known here will 
reside on the groom's farm in Rockland.
Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 23, 1914


LESLY BUBOLZ

Lesly A. Bubolz, 45, of 434 Menasha St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly Thursday 
evening, May 26, enroute to St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in Westside 
Church Cemetery.
Mr. Bubolz was born Feb. 24, 1938, in the Town of Rockland, son of Lucille Bratz 
Bubolz Wagner and the late Ralph Bubolz. He married Ethel Hickmann July 30, 1960, 
at Manitowoc. He had been employed with Tecumseh Company the past 25 years. He 
was a member of Rockea Hunting Club, and was a past council member of the church.
Survivors include his wife, six sons, Randy, Rod, Doug, Dean, Billy and Ricky at 
home; three daughters and a son-in-law, Laura and Jeff Voeltz of rural Reedsville, 
Doris at home and Sandy of Reedsville; his mother, Lucille Wagner of Valders; four 
brothers and two sisters-in-law, Earl and Sirley Bubolz of Whitelaw, Elmer and 
Betty Bubolz of Reedsville, and Harry Bubolz and Ralph Bubolz of Milwaukee; two 
sisters and a brother-in-law, Laverne and Harlan Bielke of Fond du Lac and June 
Schmidt of Madison; his grandmother, Rosa Bubolz of Manitowoc and a stepsister, 
Mrs. John (Linda) Fritsch of Sheboygan. His father and stepfather preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 27, 1983 P. 3


LILLIAN BUBOLZ

Lillian Bubolz, age 89, of 209 S. Fifth St., Reedsville, passed away on June 21, 
2004 following a brief illness. 
She was born May 4, 1915 in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Richard 
and Anna (Bessert) Reinke. On Oct. 14, 1939, she married Harvey Bubolz at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Lillian farmed with her husband 
on the family farm until her retirement. She was a member of St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville, the Ladies Aid and the Reedsville Senior Citizens. 
She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. 
Lillian is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Carol (Don) Klitz of Markesan; 
a son and daughter-in-law: Roger (Carol) Bubolz residing on the family farm at 
Reedsville; seven grandchildren: James Bubolz and his wife, Gloria, of Reedsville; 
Angela Kenneke and her husband, Tim of Collins; Jonathan Bubolz and Amy Bubolz, 
both of Reedsville; Ann Klitz, William Klitz and Donald Lucas Klitz, all of 
Markesan; five great-grandchildren: Alexander and Claire Bubolz; Justin, Courtney 
and James Kenneke; and a sister-in-law: Malinda Bubolz. She was preceded in death 
by her husband: Harvey on April 12, 1996; an infant grandson: John Bubolz; brothers-
in-law and sisters-in-law: Raymond (Helen) Bubolz; Dr. Herbert (Ruth) Nicholas; 
Henry Bubolz; and Arnold and Hildegard Maertz. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2004 at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church in Reedsville, with the Rev. Timothy Nommensen officiating. 
Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery in Reedsville. Friends may call at the 
Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2004 
and then at the church on Friday from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2004


LOUIS BUBOLZ

The funeral of Louis Buboltz, who died at his home in Rockland Monday, was 
held from the Reedsville Lutheran church Friday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. H. 
Koch officiating. Mr. Bubolz was sixty-four years of age and is survived by 
his widow and four children, two daughters, Mrs. Adolph Bratz and Mrs. Charles 
Buboltz and two sons Herman and Arthur. A brother Albert and two sisters also 
survive. The funeral was largely attended and many beautiful offerings were 
given. Burial took place at the Lutheran cemetery northwest of the village.  
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, 22 Oct 1927, page 8


MALINDA BUBOLZ

On Sunday, April 24, 2005, Malinda Julia Bertha Bubolz, age 82, went home to 
her Heavenly Father. 
She was born Nov. 3, 1922 in the town of Maple Grove, the daughter of the late 
William J. and Sophie (Guse) Bubolz. She graduated on May 21, 1937 from St. 
John St. James Lutheran Grade School. Malinda attended Reedsville High School. 
On June 9, 1940, she married Henry F. Bubolz at St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church in Reedsville. Malinda farmed with her husband on the family farm until 
their retirement. Malinda's creative talents showed in her beautiful flowerbeds, 
huge vegetable gardens, delicious cooking and canning, endless hours of sewing 
and her paintings. Her favorite pastime included listening to and singing her 
favorite German songs and hymns. She was a lifetime member of St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She shared her God given joy with all. During 
her final years of life, the staff at Country Care, Reedsville, and Oakridge 
Gardens Nursing Center provided tender loving care for her and genuine support to 
her family. 
Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law: Diane and Dr. Charles Engel, 
West Salem; Joyce and Eugene Schubring, Manitowoc; Susan and Lawrence Schubring 
of Canyon Lake, Texas; Linda and Thomas Lueck, Fond du Lac; Kay and Patrick 
Marsicek, Neenah; two sons and daughters-in-law: Henry W. and Roxanne Bubolz, 
rural Manitowoc; David C. and Julie Bubolz, Cato; 27 grandchildren: Kevin and 
Allen (Nichole) Engel; Mark (Mary) Schubring; Michael (Dee) Schubring; Tammy 
(Dave) Gross; Amy (Michael) Arnold; Scott (Lynda) Schubring; Timothy (Mary) Lueck; 
Jennie (Chris) Ekstein; Jill (Ryan) Armock; Paul (Christina) Lueck; Jessica, Julie, 
Joy, Janelle and Michael Lueck; Aaron, Traci, Kari, Nicholas, Matthew, Jacob and 
Abby Bubolz; Maria, Anna, Laura and Krista Sue Marsicek; 13 great-grandchildren: 
Ethan and Aiden Engel; Jakob, Danielle, Cody and Megan Schubring; Emily and Eric 
Gross; Jacob, Rachel and Daniel Arnold; Allyson Armock; and Connor Lueck. She is 
further survived by many nieces and nephews. Malinda was preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband: Henry on Aug. 23, 1995; one sister: Elvira; brothers-in-law 
and sisters-in-law: Fredrick Behnke; Raymond and Helen Bubolz; Harvey and Lillian 
Bubolz; Dr. Herbert and Ruth Nicholaus; and Arnold and Hildegard Maertz. 
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church in Reedsville from 9 until 11 a.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 
at 11 a.m. at St. John St. James Lutheran Church. The Rev. Timothy L. Nommensen 
will officiate. Burial will be at St. John St. James West Side Cemetery. 
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2005


MARY BUBOLZ    (d. 1946)

Mrs. Fred Buholz, 58, of Rockland died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 
the farm home. She had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bubolz home 
and at 2 p.m. at the St. John-James Lutheran church, Reedsville. Burial 
will be in the west cemetery at Reedsville.
She was born Mary Tol______ at Spencer, Wis., in 1888 and in 1910 was 
married to Mr. Bubolz. They located on the Rockland farm. Survivors are 
the husband; a son, Fred Jr., on the home farm; two sisters, Mrs. Lo____ 
Schmidt of Milwaukee, Mrs. Carl Pearson of Los Angeles; brother, Frank 
of Milwaukee; half brother, Albert Schultz of Spencer; and a grandchild. 
The body may be viewed at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home tonight 
and will be moved to the Bubolz home at 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 12, 1946  P. 2


MARY BUBOLZ    (d. 1954)

Mrs. R.F. Bubolz Dies in Reedsville
Special to Press-Gazette
REEDSVILLE, Wis.-Mrs. Robert F. Bubolz, the former Mary Haese, died at the home 
of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Olp.
She was born in the town of Rockland Aug. 24, 1865, and was married to Robert F. 
Bubolz Sept. 24, 1885. For a number of years the family resided on a farm in the 
town of Rockland before moving to the village of Reedsville in 1913. Her husband 
died in 1931.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William Krueger, Manitowoc, and Mrs. William 
Olp, Reedsville; two sons, Reinhardt of Reedsville, and John, town of Rockland; 
four brothers, John and Albert Haese, town of Rockland; Otto of Burbank, California, 
and Fred, Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. Paulina Rusch, West Bend, Wis., and Mrs. 
Walter Lueth, Abbottsford, Wis.; 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
The last rites will be conducted at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Reedsville 
Lutheran church by the Rev. Victor Weyland.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Tuesday, February 9, 1954 P. 15


OTTO BUBOLZ

Otto Bubolz, 55, of Brillion, died Friday morning, following a lingering illness.
Mr. Bubolz was born in Rockland in 1887 and in 1912 married Miss Clara Bubolz. In 
1914 they moved to Brillion where he was employed until taken ill at the Brillion 
Iron Works. He was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church and an 
honorary member of the Brillion fire department.
Survivors are his widow; mother, Mrs. Mary Bubolz of Reedsville, four daughters, 
Flora, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Norbert Sonnabend of Collins, Mrs. Leonard Tackmier, of 
Menasha, Mrs. Ray Linskens, of Appleton; two sisters, Mrs. William Krueger and Mrs. 
William Olp of Reedsville; two brothers, John and Reinhardt of Rockland; and three 
grandchildren.
Funeral services will, be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran 
church in Brillion. Burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery at Reedsville.
The body is at the Bubolz home in Brillion.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5
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Marriage of Otto/Clara Bubolz
BUBOLZ- BUBOLZ
Wednesday evening at 8:30 pm at the Lutheran parsonage in this village, Rev. Koch 
pronounced the solemn words that united in the bonds of matrimony Otto Bubolz of 
Rockland and Miss Clara Bubolz.  The attendants were William Bubolz, brother of 
the bride and Miss Frieda Bubolz, the groom's sister. The bride is the eldest 
daughter of Co. Treasurer Robt. Bubolz and the groom is a son of Robt. F. Bubolz. 
The marriage was a complete surprise to their many friends here. The happy couple 
will reside on the groom's farm in Rockland. We extend congratulations.
Brillion News, Fri., May 24, 1912


RALPH W. BUBOLZ

Funeral services for Ralph Bubolz, 36, who died at the Holy Family 
hospital Friday morning, will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the 
Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock the Rev. Harold 
Eckert will officiate at rites in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
church at Reedsville.
Mr. Bubolz was born in the town of Rockland in 1908, and resided in 
the town all his life. He was married in 1932 to Lucille Bratz, who 
survives with six children, his mother, and two brothers.
The daughters and sons are (private) all at 
home. His mother is Mrs. Rosa Bubolz of Rockland. One of his brothers, 
(private), lives on the homestead and another 
brother (private), is in New Guinea.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 25, 1944 P. 2


RAYMOND R. BUBOLZ

Raymond R. Bubolz Sr., 82, of 440 Birch Lane, Reedsville, died Saturday, January 12, 
1991, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial at Westside Cemetery.
He was born May 30, 1908, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Henry Bubolz 
and Anna Behnke Bubolz Bessert. He married the former Helen Fischer on April 25, 
1929, in Reedsville. She preceded him in death July 9, 1964. Mr. Bubolz farmed in 
the Town of Rockland until retiring and moving to Reedsville in 1975. He was a 
lifelong member of St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He was a member 
of Reedsville Senior citizens. Mr. Bubolz was a former member of the church board 
and held various offices in the church. He was a former member of Reedsville Co-op 
Board of Directors and also Rockland Town Board.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Henry Behnke, ValJean 
and Peter Link, all of Reedsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Joanne 
Bubolz, Raymond Jr. and Suzanne Bubolz, all of Reedsville; 11 grandchildren; 13 
great grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Nicholaus of Lake Forest, Illinois; a half 
sister, Hildagard Maertz of Reedsville; two brothers, Harvey and Henry F., both 
of Reedsville. He was preceded in death by his wife and a sister.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday 
and from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and then at the church from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 14, 1991
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(30 May 1908/12 Jan 1991/SSDI)


REINHARD BUBOLZ

Reinhard Bubolz, 77, of Brillion, died Saturday at a Green Bay hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Herring will officiate and 
burial will be in the West Side church cemetery.
Mr. Bubolz was born Aug. 16, 1892, in the Two of Rockland, son of the late 
Robert F. and Mary Haese Bubolz. On Oct. 30, 1914, he married Helen Sonnabend, 
and the couple farmed in the Two of Rockland until retirement.
Survivors include a brother, John, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and two sisters, 
Mrs. William C. Krueger of Green Bay and Mrs. William Olp of Reedsville. 
His wife, two sons, two daughters, two brothers and a sister preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home this Monday evening until 
10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 11, 1968; page 18
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(16 Aug 1892/Nov 1968/SSDI)
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Marriage of Reinhard/Helena Bubolz
Reedsville Items:
On Thursday of last week, Helen Sonnabend, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Detlof Sonnabend, became the bride of Reinold Buboltz, a Rockland farmer. The 
bride was attired in a gown of white messalinie, wore a veil and carried a 
bouquet. She is one of our well known young ladies and has always made here 
home here. The bridesmaids were Anna Reimer and Laura Rusch. The groom was 
attended by his brother and Arthur Sonnabend, a brother of the bride. The 
couple will reside on the groom's farm after Nov. 15th. 
Heartiest congratulations.
Brillion News, Fri., Nov. 7, 1913


ROBERT F. BUBOLZ

Robert Bubolz, 73, Retired Farmer, Dies At Hospital Here 
Robert F. Bubolz, 73, a retired farmer who, for the past eighteen years 
has been living in Reedsville, passed away last night at 11 o'clock at 
the hospital here where he had been a patient for some time. 
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 in the afternoon from the 
home and at two o'clock from the Lutheran church there.
The deceased was born in the town of Rockland in 1858 and has always 
resided in the county. He was married in 1885 to Marie Haese who survives 
him with two daughters, Mrs. William C. Krueger and Mrs. William Olp of 
Reedsville, and three sons, Otto of Brillion and John and Reinholdt of 
Reedsville. Two sisters, Mrs. August D. Krueger and Mrs. Amelia Zahn, 
both of Reedsville and fifteen grandchildren also survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 11, 1931  P. 15


ROSA BUBOLZ

Rosa J. Bubolz, 100, formerly of Reedsville and Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening, May 1, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in 
Westside Church Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Bubolz was born Oct. 14, 1884, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late 
William and Meta Strodthoff Schwandt. She was married to William G. Bubolz, March 8, 
1908. He preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1940.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law; seven grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 
two great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was preceded in death by three sons, a grandchild and a great great 
grandchild.
Friends may call at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, on Saturday 
from 8:30 a.m. until the time of services. There will be no Friday evening visitation. 
Reedsville Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1985 P. 3
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(14 Oct 1884/May 1985/SSDI)


RUBEN F. BUBOLZ

Reuben Bubolz, 45, farm laborer, died Thursday forenoon at the home on Rt. 2, 
Reedsville, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, The Rev. John Wendland will officiate 
and burial will be in the West Side Church Cemetery at Reedsville.
Mr. Bubolz was born Nov. 4, 1909, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
William Bubolz and Mrs. William Bubolz. His mother is the only survivor.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when 
the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until 
the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 22, 1955  P. 17 


TRAVIS BUBOLZ

Travis William Bubolz, age 5˝ months, of Francis Creek, died unexpectedly 
on Friday, July 11, 2008.
He was born on Jan. 23, in Manitowoc, son of William Bubolz and Stacie 
(Robinson) Bellin.
Travis is survived by his parents, maternal grandparents: John and Elaine 
Robinson of Indian Lake Estates, Fla; a brother: Jonathan Bellin of Manitowoc; 
a sister: Stephanie Robinson of Manitowoc; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, 
other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Leslie and Ethel 
Bubolz.
Funeral service for Travis will be held on Monday, July 14, at 6 p.m. 
at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy 
Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be in the West Side Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 5 p.m. until the time of 
service.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the Bubolz family.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., July 13, 2008 pg. A3


WALTER BUBOLZ

DIPTHERIA IS FATAL TO FORMER REEDSVILLE MAN
Messages received by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bubolz at Reedsville this 
morning, conveyed the sad news of the death of their son, Walter Bubolz at a 
Menominee, Mich. hospital last night following an attack of diphtheria which he 
suffered a week ago. He was removed to the hospital from the farm home at Peshtigo, 
where the family had taken up its residence less than a year ago when his condition 
became alarming and death followed last night.
Walter Bubolz was twenty-five years of age and was born at Reedsville. He was 
married four years ago and is survived by his wife, formerly, Miss Behnke of Collins 
and two children. His parents, two sisters and two brothers also survive him.
Mr. Bubolz purchased a farm near Peshtigo, less than a year ago and went there from 
Reedsville to take up his home. His body will be brought to Reedsville for burial.
Manitowoc Herald News - Saturday, Dec. 31, 1921 - page 1
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(Note: Stone death year is 1922.)


WILHELMINA EMKE BUBOLZ  AND CARL

Died.
At the home of her son R.F. Bubolz 2 miles south of this village Mrs. Chas. 
Bubolz passed away to eternal rest last Wednesday afternoon. Deceased was 81 
years of age and was preceded in death by her husband some years ago, and is 
survived by one son R.F. Bubolz and four daughters, Mrs. Wm. Zahn, Mrs. Frank 
Reinke, Mrs. Aug. D. Krueger and Mrs. Gust. Haese, all of this vicinity. The 
funeral was held from the Lutheran church here last Saturday morning, Rev. 
Koch officiating.-The Reedsville Reporter
Manitowoc Pilot, September 8, 1910  P. 1
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Carl/geb 9 Mai 1829/gest 24 Aug. 1910 Tombstone
(Stone laying upside down on the ground/1979)
(Note: Carl isn't buried here. He died in the Civil War and the Manitowoc Civil
War Roundtable has "Died of disease September 3, 1865 bur. in Victoria, TX/from 
family member")
(Note: After more research, he is actually in Alexandria National Cemetery in 
Pinesville, Louisiana on findagrave. He d. in Victoria but was not buried there.)


WILLIAM BUBOLZ    (d. 1940)

William G. Bubolz, 56, town of Rockland farmer, died yesterday at his farm home 
near Reedsville. He has been in failing health several months and recently 
submitted to a major operation at a Madison hospital.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the funeral home of the 
Reedsville Cooperative Association and at 2 o'clock from the St. John-James Evan. 
Lutheran church in Reedsville. Burial will be in the west side Evan. Lutheran 
church cemetery.
Mr. Bubolz was born in Rockland in 1883 and in 1908 married Miss Rosie Behnke. 
They located on the present farm home near Reedsville.
Survivors are the widow; three sons, Ralph, Reuben and Erwin all of Rockland; 
five sisters, Mrs. Emelie Grimm of Grimms, Mrs. Louis Klessig of Chilton, Mrs. 
John Werdell of Hilbert, Mrs. Otto Mahnke, and Mrs. August Reschke, both of 
Rockland; two brothers, Fred and Adolph of Rockland; and five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1940  P. 3


ALBERT BUSSE

Albert Busse 90, retired Town of Maple Grove farmer, died Friday morning at 
the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grimm, of Grimms, 
where he had made his home the past 18 months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Wendland will officiate and burial 
will be in Westside Church Cemetery.
Mr. Busse was born in Germany Dec. 18, 1868, and came to the United States with 
his parents when 14. He married Anna Dickert Feb. 15, 1897. She died June 7, 
1929 (sic). For 19 years Mr. Busse served on the board of education for St. John 
and St. James Parochial School in addition to operating the Busse homestead farm 
40 years. After retiring he lived with a daughter, Mrs. Ella Jencks of the Town 
of Maple Grove.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Henry Grimm, Mrs. Ella Jencks of Rt. 1, 
Reedsville, and Mrs. Orrin Berge of Cleveland; two sons, Henry on the homestead 
farm, Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Walter of Sheboygan; 11 grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren. A sister and four brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home Sunday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. 
Monday and after 11 a.m. at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 26, 1958 P.15
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Funeral services for Albert Busse, 90, of the Town of Maple Grove, 
Manitowoc County, who died Friday morning, were at 2 p.m. Monday at 
Sts. John and James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. 
John Wendland officiated and burial was in Westside Church Cemetery. 
Pallbearers were James Berge of Cleveland, William Busse, Fred Pagelo 
and George Holzwart of Sheboygan, Wayland McKenna of Milwaukee and 
Robert Busse of Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 30, 1958  P. 9 


ANN BUSSE    (d. 1984)

Anne A. Busse, 88, a former Reedsville resident, died Saturday evening, March 31, 
at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Harlyn Kuschel will officiate with burial at St. John and St. James West Side 
Church Cemetery.
Anne Busse was born February 22, 1896, at Reedsville, daughter of the late William 
and Elizabeth Becker Busse. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church 
of Reedsville.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Emaa Busse and Mrs. Adele Haelfrisch both of 
Manitowoc; a brother-in-law and a niece. She was preceded in death by a sister.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday 
morning until the hour of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation at 
the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 1984 P. 3
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(Feb 21 1896/Mar 1984/SSDI)


ANNA BUSSE   (d. 1930)

HEART FAILURE CAUSES DEATH AT REEDSVILLE 
Stricken as she was engaged in assisting in duties about the yard of 
her farm home one mile west of Reedsville this morning, Mrs. Albert 
Busse, a member of a prominent county family, died before aid could 
reach her. She was found dead by other members of the family and death 
was ascribed to heart failure.
Mrs. Busse had arisen at her accustomed hour and after preparing 
breakfast for the family assisted them in details of the morning work. 
She made no complaint of feeling ill and her sudden death not only 
proved a shock to her immediate family but to the community.
Born on May 22, 1878, Mrs. Busse was 52 years of age and spent most of 
her life in the vicinity of Reedsville. Prior to her marriage she was 
Anna Dickert and in addition to her husband she is survived by five 
children, Mrs. Henry Grimm of Grimms, Henry and Walter at home. Mrs. 
Ella Harlowe at home and Mrs. Orrin Berge of Sheboygan. Three brothers 
and three sisters survive. They are Carl Dichert, Wausau; Emil Dickert, 
Manitowoc and Otto Dickert of Brillion; Mrs. Ott, Madison; Mrs. Henry 
Jens, Manitowoc; Mrs. Kolanchek, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the 
Busse home and at 2:00 o'clock from the Lutheran church at Reedsville, 
Rev. H. Koch officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 7, 1930  P. 8 


ANNA BUSSE   (d. 1958)

Mrs. Fred Busse, 93, of 1313 S. 11th St. Manitowoc, a native of the 
Town of Mosel, died Tuesday evening at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital. 
She had been hospitalized two weeks. 
A daughter of the late Henry and Augusta Oswald Fischer, she was born 
in Mosel, May 4, 1865. 
She was married to Carl Henning Feb. 27, 1889. He died in January, 
1893.
On March 24, 1895, she was married to Mr. Busse, a farmer in the 
Reedsville area of Manitowoc County. The couple lived there until Mr. 
Busse's death in April, 1937. In 1951, she moved to Manitowoc. 
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edward Berkholtz, Reedsville, Miss 
Alma Busse and Mrs. Hugo Feile, Manitowoc; one son, Adolph Busse, New 
Holstein; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 
Three daughters preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at SS. John and James Evangelical 
Lutheran Chuch, Reedsville, with the Rev. John Wendland, pastor, 
officiating. Burial will be in the West Side Church Cemetery there.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Thursday to 
10 a.m. Friday and after 10:30 at the church.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, July 30, 1958  P. 14
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Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Busse, 93, of 1313 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, who 
died Tuesday at Melmorial (sic) Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 2 p.m. Friday 
at St. John and James Evangelical and Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. 
John Wendland officiating. Burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Busse was preceded in death by her husband in 1937. Among the survivors 
are three daughters, a son, seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Friday when the 
body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 31, 1958 P. 19


DORA C. BUSSE

Dora Busse, age 89, of Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, 
formerly a life long resident of Reedsville, died Wednesday, December 24, 1997, 
at the Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 1997, at St. John 
St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with 
burial in the parish cemetery.
She was born March 22, 1908, in town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Henry 
and Sabina (Behnke) Wenzlaff. She married Henry Busse in 1940. She was a member 
of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville, a retired member and officer 
of the Ladies Aid of the church. She was also a member of the Reedsville Senior 
Citizens and the Manitowoc Homemakers Group. Dora was an avid gardener.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Ronald Sebo, Newton; 
two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Busse, Donald and Evelyn Busse, all 
of Reedsville; nine grandchildren, Ken (Donna) Sebo, Cato, Kevin (Valerie) Sebo, 
Neenah, Kurt (Tammy) Sebo and Kim (Dan) Miller, all of Reedsville. D. Jay (Amy) 
Busse, Appleton, Chris and Brad Busse, Fred and Sarah Busse, all of Reedsville; 
11 great-grandchildren, one aunt, Lilly (Behnke) Schneider, Manitowoc; one uncle, 
Edwin Behnke, Valders; and one sister-in-law, Bernice Busse, Sheboygan. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Henry on January 13, 1984, and one brother, 
Edgar in 1978.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, assisted the family.
The family of Dora Busse wish to add a special thank you to the staff of Northridge 
Medical and Rehabilitation Center of Manitowoc, especially to Shelly and Patti.
Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1997 P. A2


ELIZABETH BUSSE

Mrs. Elizabeth Busse, 89, of Reedsville died early Sunday morning at 
her home, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. John Wendland 
officiating. Burial will be in West Side Church cemetery.
Mrs. Busse was born Elizabeth Becker, June 25, 1872, daughter of Carl 
and Dorothea Kinast, in the Town of Rockland. She was married to William 
Busse, June 20, 1893, and the couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove. 
In 1920 it moved to Reedsville.
Survivors include four daughters, Emma and Anna at home, Mrs. Henry Janke 
of Green Bay and Mrs. George Haelfrisch of Manitowoc; a granddaughter and 
two great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1935.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 
10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where 
the body will lie in state until the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 19, 1962  P. 13


EMMA BUSSE

Emma Busse, 95, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, October 10, 
1989 at North Ridge. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Wieting Schneider 
Funeral Home, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate and burial will be 
in Westside Cemetery.
Emma was born July 31, 1894 at Reedsville, daughter of the late William and 
Elizabeth Becker Busse. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. Survivors include a sister, Adele Haelfrisch of Manitowoc. She was 
preceded in death by two sisters.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 am Thursday to the time of services 
at 10 am.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Oct. 10, 1989
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(Jul 31 1894/Oct 10 1989/SSDI)


FRED KARL BUSSE

MAPLE GROVE FARMER DIES
Fred Busse, 71, To Be Buried Saturday Afternoon 
Fred Busse, 71, town of Maple Grove farmer and for 25 years treasurer of the 
Brookside school, died shortly before 8 o'clock this morning at his home 
following an illness of more than a year.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 
o'clock from the Reedsville Lutheran church. Burial will be made in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Busse was born in Germany August 19?, 1866, and came to America with his 
parents in 1882. The family located on a farm a short distance from the home in 
which Mr. Busse died. On March 24, 1895, Mr. Busse was married to Anna Fischer. 
The couple settled on the present farm home where they have lived for the past 
42 years.
Survivors besides the widow include a son, Adolph of New Holstein; two daughters, 
Mrs. Hugo Feile, who lives with her family in the home of her parents, and Miss 
Alma Busse, Milwaukee; two brothers, Albert of the town of Maple Grove and Gustave 
of Dorchester; a sister, Mrs. Albertina Schultz, Brillion; and four grandchildren.
The body will lie at the home until the time of the services Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 22, 1937  P. 2
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Busse Services Will Be Held on Sunday 
Funeral Services for Fred Busse, 71, Maple Grove farmer who died Thursday at his 
home, will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 3 o'clock from the 
Reedsville Lutheran church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
In addition to the survivors listed Thursday there is also a stepdaughter, Mrs. 
Edward Berkholtz, Maple Grove. There are seven grandchildren.
The body is at the Busse Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1937  P. 4


FRIEDERIKE S.L. BUSSE

Mrs. Charles Busse, a well known pioneer of Maple Grove, is dead, aged 77 years, 
and burial was held there. She is survived by four sons and one daughter. Mrs. 
Busse had resided at Maple Grove for a long term of years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 12, 1910  P. 2


HENRY R. BUSSE

Henry Busse, 82, of Route 2, Reedsville, died late Friday evening, Jan. 13, at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be 
in West Side church cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Busse was born June 4, 1901, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late 
Albert and Anna Dickert Busse. He farmed in the Town of Maple Grove. He married 
Dora Wenzlaff, Oct. 24, 1940, at Dubuque, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and a daughter-in-law Donald and Evelyn of 
Route 2, Reedsville and Robert Busse and his fiancee, Mary Thoele; a daughter 
and son-in-law, Carolyn and Ronald Sebo of Route 2, Reedsville; two sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Mrs. Ella Jencks of Route 2, Reedsville and Laura and Orin Berge 
of Sheboygan; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bernice Busse and seven grandchildren, 
Kenneth, Kevin, Kurt and Kim Sebo, D. Jay, Chris and Brad Busse. He was preceded 
in death by a brother, Walter and two sisters, Clara Busse and Ida Grimm.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday 
from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1984 P. 3
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(4 Jun 1901 Jan 1984/SSDI)


WILLIAM BUSSE

AGED RESIDENT DIES TODAY
William Busse, 73, Spent All of Life in Reedsville
William Busse, 73, lifelong resident of Reedsville died this morning following 
a lingering illness. Mr. Busse is survived by his widow, four daughters, Emma, 
Chicago; Anne, Reedsville; Mrs. Henry Janke, Collins; and Adel, Manitowoc. 
Arrangements for funeral services have not been completed.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Feb. 16, 1935 - page 4
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Wm. Busse, retired Maple Grove farmer, died at the Holy Family hospital in 
Manitowoc Saturday morning at two o'clock, following an illness which necessitated 
the amputation of his right leg several weeks ago. Funeral services were held from 
the home in Reedsville at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday followed by services at the Lutheran 
church of which the deceased was a member, the Rev. H. Eckert officiating. Interment 
was in the Lutheran cemetery in the village.  
Mr. Busse was a native of Germany. He was born in Neiderhagen on Nov. 31, 1861. He 
came to this county at the age of nineteen years and located on a farm near 
Reedsville. Fifteen years ago he retired to his home in the village. He was married 
to Miss Elizabeth Becker June 20, 1893.  
Immediate survivors are his wife and four daughters, Emma, Chicago, Anne at home; 
Mrs. Henry Janke, Collins, Mrs. Orval Brotan, Manitowoc.  
There are three brothers, Albert and Fred of Maple Grove; Gustave of Dorchester, 
Wis., and one sister, Mrs. Albert Schultz, Brillion. 
Brillion News - February 22, 1935 


ALMA DAHLKE

Mrs. Otto Dahlke, 85, of Reedsville, died early Saturday morning in Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2pm Monday in St. John - St. 
James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and 
burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Dahlke, nee Alma Karnopp was born May 9, 1893 in the Tow of Montpelier, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Fred and Ida Rabenhorst Karnopp. She was 
married to Otto Dahlke Oct. 27, 1914 in St. Paul Lutheran church, Montpelier, 
moving to Reedsville where they resided the rest of their lives. Mrs. Dahlke 
was a member of St. John - St. James Lutheran Church and a former member of 
the Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include her husband, six daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Ione) Froehlich of 
Hustisford, Mrs. Norbert (Verna) Kratz of Algoma, Miss Helma Dahlke of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Raymond (Ellen) Barta of Manaitowoc, Mrs. Vern (Lorenda) Peterik of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. Elroy (illegible) of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and 14 great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters and 
a grandson. 
Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 pm Sunday and at the church 
Monday from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 22, 1978 page 3
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(b. 9 May 1893/d. July 1978/SSDI)


HELMA DAHLKE

Helma A. Dahlke, age 82, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, 
entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003 at Shady Lane. 
Funeral services will be held at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bruce Bitter will 
officiate. Burial will be in St. John-St. James Lutheran Cemetery (West Side), 
Reedsville. 
Helma was born July 2, 1920 at Reedsville, to the late Otto and Alma Karnopp 
Dahlke. She graduated from Reedsville High School in 1938. For most of her 
lifetime, she worked as a nurse's aide in the Manitowoc area. She was a member 
of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
Survivors include five sisters: Ione (Conrad) Seegers of Watertown; Verna Kratz, 
Ellen Barta, Lorry Peterik and June Waack, all of Manitowoc. Also survived by 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents. 
Friends may call at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Saturday, 10 a.m. 
until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is assisting the Dahlke family with funeral arrangements. 
Helma's family would like to extend a very special "thank you" to the 4th floor 
staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the exceptional care that they gave 
to Helma while she was a resident there.
Herald Times Reporter, 2003
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(daughter)


OTTO DAHLKE

Otto W. Dahlke, 95, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, 
died Saturday, February 4, 1989 at North Ridge Care Center. Funeral services will 
be 2 pm Tuesday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David 
Kipfmiller will officiate with burial at Westside Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Dahlke was born March 4, 1893 in the Town of Montpelier, Kewaunee County, son 
of the late William and Anna Lenke Dahlke. He married the former Anna Karnopp(sic) 
on October 27, 1914 at St. Paul Lutheran church, Montpelier. Mr. Dahlke worked as a 
Blacksmith in Reedsville for 41 years and also was employed at Rolling Acres Supply 
Company, Reedsville. He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville, former member of the church council, Village Board and the Reedsville 
Fire Department.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Ione) Froehlich of Watertown, Mrs. 
Norbert (Verna) Kratz of Algoma, Miss Helma Dahlke of Manitowoc, Mrs. Ray (Ellen) 
Barta of Manitowoc, Mrs. Vern (Lorenda) Peterik of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elroy (June) 
Waack of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and a great great 
grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife on July 22, 1978, a grandson, two 
sisters and four brothers.
Friends may call at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, 11 am Tuesday 
and until the hour of service at 2 pm. Wieting Schneider Funeral home, Reedsville, 
is assisting the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Feb. 5, 1989 page A5
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(b. 4 Mar. 1893/d. 4 Feb. 1989/SSDI)


ALLEN DALLMAN

Allen William Dallman, age 26, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, formerly 
of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Two Rivers, died on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003. 
He was born on June 29, 1977 in Manitowoc, son of William and Carol (Janke) 
Dallman. Allen lived with his family. He then moved to the Sisters of St. 
Joseph in Two Rivers, and resided there from Feb. 28, 1984 to July 5, 1995 
when he moved to the Health Care Center. He graduated from Riverview School 
on June 4, 1998. He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in 
Reedsville. 
Survivors include his parents: William and Carol Dallman of Reedsville; a sister: 
Annette (Steven) Schreiber of St. Nazianz; a brother: Michael and his fiancee, 
Dawn Lockin of Brillion; a niece: Stephanie Schreiber; a nephew: Andrew Schreiber; 
many aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 
his paternal grandparents: Emroy and Ruth Dallman; and maternal grandparents: 
Raymond and Bernice Janke. 
Funeral service will be held on Monday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. at St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial 
will be in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville, on Sunday from 5 to 
8 p.m. and at the church on Monday from noon until the time of service. 
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Sisters of St. Joseph and 
the entire staff of the Manitowoc Health Care Center for the tender loving care 
given to Allen. 
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 6, 2003


EMERY DALLMAN

Emery Dallman, 70, of Reedsville, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland 
will officiate and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mr. Dallman was born June 5, 1900, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late William and Lydia Krueger Dallman. He married 
Ruth Goldbeck April 4, 1942, and the couple farmed in the Town of 
Rockland. Mr. Dallman retired and the couple moved to Reedsville. Mrs. 
Dallman preceded him in death April 29, 1959.
Survivors include two sons, (private); two daughters, (private) and 
two grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday 
until 11:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 24, 1970  P. 15


RUTH DALLMAN

Mrs. Emry(sic) Dallman, 44, of Reedsville died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc, after an illness of two years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. John Wendland officiating. Burial will 
be in the West Side Church Cemetery.
The former Ruth Goldbeck was born in the Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, 
Dec. 11, 1914, daughter of the late Charles Goldbeck and Mrs. Albertina Kurth 
Goldbeck. She was married to Emry Dallman April 4, 1942. Mrs. Dallman was a 
member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
She is survived by the husband, two sons, William and James, and two daughters, 
Carolyn and Norma, of Reedsville; mother, Mrs. Goldbeck, of Reedsville; three 
brothers, John, of Manitowoc, Marvin, of Milwaukee and Arnold, of Reedsville; 
and four sisters, Mrs. Esther Mackrie and Mrs. Irene Lewark, of Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Albert Siebert, of Wayside and Mrs. Harvey Wolf, of Reedsville. A brother, Carl, 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. 
Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 30, 1959  p.27


ELLENORE DEFFKE

Lora Schroeder Deffke
birth: 12 May 1823 Germany
death: 2 May 1899 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Reedsville, Wis.
residence: 1899 Rockland, Manitowoc Co.
father: Schroeder
spouse: Martin Deffke
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


DARLENE DUESCHER

Darlene M. Duescher, 46, of 9116 Decker Road, Whitelaw, died Friday, August 9, 
1991, at St. Luke Medical Center, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial at Westside Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
She was born October 17, 1944, in Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Clems and 
Mavis Hefter Blattner. She married Ronald Duescher on June 29, 1974, in Reedsville. 
Mrs. Duescher was employed by Waupun and Mishicot Public Schools for 22 1/2 years. 
She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, and the Humane 
Society. She was very active in nature loving organizations.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald; her grandmother, Mrs. William (Marie) Hefter 
of Fond du Lac; her step father, Herbert Gerghandler of Fond du Lac; two daughters 
and sons-in-law, Julie and David Gomm of Black Creek, Dawn and Tim Horswill of 
Manitowoc; two sons, Ron Jr. in the U.S. Military, Richard of Cleveland, Ohio; a 
grandson, Jacob Horswill; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Judy Blattner 
of Fond du Lac, Robert and Mary Blattner of Fond du Lac, Donald and Nancy Blattner of 
Granger, Ind.; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends survive.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday 
and Tuesday from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and then at the church from 9 a.m. until 
the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1991 P. B8


NELLIE C. DUESCHER

Nellie C. Duescher, age 92, residing at Shady Lane Home in Manitowoc for the 
past 11 years entered her eternal home on Monday, April 22, 2002.
She was born April 19, 1910 to the late Mads and Christina (Larson) Christensen 
of New Denmark. On Oct. 27, 1931, she was united in marriage to Reinhard A. 
Duescher at the West Danish Lutheran Church in New Denmark. Reinhard preceded 
her in death on Jan. 27, 1983. Nellie was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church in Reedsville.
Survivors are the caring angel staff of Shady Lane Home, nieces and nephews and 
her special family: Connie and Delmare Knier and family of Reedsville; and many 
friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 24 at noon at Shady Lane Home, 
1235 S. 24th St., Mantowoc. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial 
will be in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville.
Friends may call at the Shady Lane Chapel from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time 
of service. Memorials would be appreciated to the Shady Lane Activity Department.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
A very special thank you to the entire caring Shady Lane Home staff for the support 
and loving, compassionate care given to Nellie during her stay at the home. God's 
blessings to you all.
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 2002  P. A3


REINHARD DUESCHER

Reinhard A. Duescher, 84, of Green Meadow Dr., Reedsville, died Thursday morning, 
January 27, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in West Side 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Duescher was born Feb. 18, 1898, in the Town of Montpelier, son of the late 
William and Augusta Duescher. He married Nellie Christensen Oct. 27, 1931, at West 
Danish Lutheran Church, Town of New Denmark. They farmed in the Maribel area until 
retirement when they moved to Reedsville.
Survivors include his wife, a sister, Mrs. Carl (Erna) Speck of Green Bay, neices, 
nephews and other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. 
Saturday and then at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 27, 1983 P. 3
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(Reinhard Duescher/18 Feb 1898/Jan 1983/SSDI)


FRED EBERT

Fred A. Ebert, 76, died Tuesday afternoon at his home, Route 1, Reedsville, 
in the Town of Maple Grove.
Born April 2, 1881, in the Town of Maple Grove, he was married Dec. 18, 1902, 
to Ida Engel, and they farmed in the township since their marriage. 
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Melvin at home and Raymond of Route 2, 
Brillion; five daughters, Mrs. Edgar Wolf of Route 1, Brillion, Mrs. Oscar 
Herzog of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Hilmer Grams of Route 1, Reedsville, Mrs. Elroy 
Brandes and Mrs. Ralph Brandes of Route 2, Brillion; 18 grandchildren and 
two great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Reedsville Funeral Home 
with the Rev. John Wendland officiating, and burial will be in the West Side 
Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, January 9, 1957  P. 12


HERBERT EBERT

Herbert Ebert, 35, Reedsville, died suddenly Monday morning of a heart 
attack at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ebert. He had been 
troubled with a heart ailment for some time.
He was born in 1910 in the town of Maple Grove and was a member of SS 
John-Jacob Evangelical Lutheran church of Reedsville.
He is survived by his parents, five sisters, Mrs. Edgar Wolf of Brillion, 
Mrs. Oscar Herzog of Plymouth, Mrs. Hilmer Grams of Reedsville, Lorraine 
and Georgiana both at home; two brothers, Melvin of Reedsville and Raymond 
of Brillion.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Lueckner funeral 
home, Brillion, and at 2 .m. at the church, the Rev. Harold Eckert 
officiating. Burial will be in the Reedsville cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 5, 1945  P. 2


IDA EBERT

Mrs. Fred Ebert, 73, a Maple Grove resident, died unexpectedly of a heart attack 
at the farm home, Rt. 1, Reedsville, Sunday night. Funeral services will be at 
2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. 
The Rev. John Wendland officiated. Burial will be at the West Side Church 
Cemetery.
She was born July 27, 1883 in the Town of Brillion, Calumet County, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. George Engel. On December 18, 1903 she was married to Fred Ebert and 
the couple settled on the present farm. Her husband preceded her in death in 
January of this year.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin at home and Raymond of Rt. 2, Brillion; five 
daughters, Mrs. Edgar Wolf of Rt. 1, Brillion, Mrs. Oscar Herzog of Elkhart Lake, 
Mrs. Hillmar Grams of Rt. 1, Reedsville and Mrs. Elroy Brandes and Mrs. Ralph 
Brandes of Rt. 2, Brillion; seven sisters, Mrs. William Kanter of Rt. 1, Reedsville, 
Mrs. Henry Maas of Appleton, Mrs. Chauncey Greenert and Mrs. Ervin Kroll of Appleton, 
Mrs. Ed Blackman of Arizona, Mrs. Gene Rienbold and Miss Mae Engel of Milwaukee; 
18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Four children preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. 
Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 15, 1957 page 13


JULIUS EBERT

Notes from Reedsville:
Mr. Julius Ebert, aged 80, died suddenly Monday at the home of his 
son, William. He leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters. The 
funeral was held Thursday aafternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 14, 1920


MELVIN EBERT

Melvin Ebert, 66, of 547 Madison St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly Friday 
morning, Jan. 25, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschl will officiate.
Mr. Ebert was born Oct. 24, 1913, at Reedsville, son of the late Fred and 
Ida Engel Ebert. He farmed in the Reedsville area and then was emplyed at 
Brillion Iron Works, retiring in 1979.
Survivors include a brother, Raymond of Brillion; five sisters, Mrs. Edgar 
Leona Wolf of Brillion, Mrs. Oscar Ella Herzog of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Hilmer 
Rosella Grams of Reedsville, Mrs. Elroy Lorraine Brandes of Brillion and Mrs. 
Ralph Georgianna Brades of Collins. One brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 
Monday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and thereafter at the church from noon till the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 1980 P.3
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Funeral services for Melvin Ebert, 66, of 547 Madison St., Reedsville, who 
died unexpectedly Friday morning, Jan. 25, at his residence were held 2 o'clock 
this Monday afternoon at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. A 
survivor, a dear friend, Mrs. Louise Eichhorst of Reedsville, was inadvertently 
omitted.
Herald Times Reporter, January 28, 1980 P.3


SUSAN EBERT

Susan K. Ebert, age 57, of 230 Apt. A. Birch Lane, Reedsville, died on 
Sunday Sept. 28, 2008, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1950, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter 
and Dorothy (Schneider) Glaeser. Susan married William Ebert III on 
April 27, 1974, in Reedsville. She was a teacher's aide at Reedsville 
Elementary School. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, flower 
gardening, teaching and visiting Door County. Susan was an avid Packers 
fan and had a great love for Springer Spaniels. She was a member of St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville.
She is survived by her husband: William; her father: Robert Meissner of Brillion; 
her children: Jennifer (Mike) Durst of Northbrook, Ill.; Jill (Glen) Braun of Reedsville; 
and William IV (Tara) Ebert of Reedsville; five grandchildren: Maosn, Connor, Katie, 
Parker and Chase; two sisters: Susan (Gary) Meissner-Head of Murphy, Texas, and 
Beth (Brian) Kuchenbecker of Brillion; two brothers: Neal (Cindy) Meissner of Plano, 
Texas, and Dick (Mary) Meissner of Reedsville; her mother-in-law and father-in-law: 
Gertie and William Ebert Jr., of Reedsville; a special friend: Kim Zaudtke of Appleton; 
and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at 
St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen 
will officiate. Burial will take place in the West Side Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4 until 
8 p.m. on Tuesday (TONIGHT), Sept. 30, 2008, and then again on Wednesday 
at the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Susan's name.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Sept. 30, 2008 pg. A3


WILLIAM "BILL" EBERT, JR.

William "Bill" J. Ebert, age 89, of rural Reedsville, entered eternal life on 
Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Countryside Manor in Sheboygan. Bill was born 
on September 29, 1923 in the town of Rockland, son of the late William Sr. and 
Aurelia (Krueger) Ebert. He was a 1941 Reedsville High School graduate. On 
September 7, 1946 he married the love of his life, Gertrude Berkholtz at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Together they farmed near 
Reedsville.
Bill built many houses in Brillion and Reedsville. He also sold John Deere 
equipment at Keller Equipment of Forest Junction and Wegner Implement of Denmark. 
Bill was an avid baseball player, playing hardball in the Manitowoc County League 
and the Northern State League. He was enshrined in the Lakeshore Sports Hall of 
Fame in 1979. Bill enjoyed attending and supporting Reedsville High School 
athletics.
Bill believed education was very important. He served on the Reedsville High 
School Board of Education for 26 years, the last 10 years as president. He also 
served on the St. John St. James Lutheran School Board and Church Council. He 
was a founding member of the Rockea Hunting club as well as a member of the 
Reedsville Athletic Association and the Reedsville Sportsman's club.
Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gertrude; one daughter, Nancy Boeck 
of Manitowoc; three sons, William Ebert III and special friend, Diann Bonin of 
Reedsville, Gregg (Kristi) Ebert of Necedah and David Ebert of Oconomowoc; eight 
grandchildren, Leah, Amanda (Dan), Jennifer (Mike), Jill (Glen), William IV (Tara), 
Micah (Jason), Lucas (Jayme) and Quinn; twelve great grandchildren; one sister, 
Rosema Svatek of Minneapolis, MN.; two sisters-in-law, Joanne Ebert of Brillion 
and Marie Berkholtz of Cape Coral, FL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter-in-law, Sue Ebert; two 
sisters, Sylvia Ebert and Esther Ebert; two brothers, Carvel Ebert and Gerald 
Ebert; one sister-in-law, Betty Ebert and two brothers-in-law, Adolph Svatek and 
Lester Berkholtz.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 18, 2013 at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Officiating at the service will be 
the Rev. Timothy Nommensen with burial in the St. John St. James Westside Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Sunday, 
February 17, 2013 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue at 
the church, Monday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lakeland Care, Hospice Advantage and 
Countryside Manor for the special care shown to William.
Dad, you always said to "make a difference" in the world. You definitely made a 
difference as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a 
dedicated leader in our community and church. Most importantly you showed us how 
to "run the straight race" into Jesus' loving arms.
Brillion News - February, 2013


ALVERTA ENGELBRECHT

Alverta Engelbrecht, age 81, of Reedsville died on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at 
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. 
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday May 28, 1999, at St. John St. James 
Ev. Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy L. Nommensen will officiate 
with burial in the West Side Cemetery. 
She was born August 6, 1917, daughter of the late Theodore and Pauline Sonnabend. 
She married Gilbert Engelbrecht on May 23, 1938, at St. John St. James Ev. Lutheran 
Church in Reedsville. Alverta was an active member of the church, and enjoyed 
crocheting, needlecrafts, flowers, and gardening. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Richard A. and Eve Engelbrecht, 
Cottage Grove, Wis.; three grandchildren, Wayne R. (Jenifer) Engelbrecht, Sun 
Prairie, Steven T. Engelbrecht and Kay A. Engelbrecht, both of Cottage Grove; a 
great granddaughter, Michele Engelbrecht, Sun Prairie; one sister, Delores Zurn, 
Sebastian, Fla.; one brother, Delbert Sonnabend, Franklin, N.C. Alverta was preceded 
in death by her husband, Gilbert; two sons, Wayne, and an infant son; three sisters, 
Gladys Dreger, Ethel Getzin, and Bernice Denk. 
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and 
at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 27, 1999  p.A2


GILBERT H. ENGELBRECHT

Gilbert Herman Engelbrecht, age 78,of 205 3rd St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly 
Saturday, March 20, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 22, 1993, at St.John-St. James 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial 
to be in Westside Cemetery.
He was born December 29, 1914, in Reedsville, son of the late Anton and Elsie 
Maertz Engelbrecht. He married Alverta Sonnabend May 23, 1938, in Reedsville. He 
was employed as a petroleum driver for the Reedsville Co-op for 34 years retiring 
in 1980. He farmed in the Town of Steinthal for many years. He was a member of St. 
John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, and the Reedsville Firefighters.
Survivors include his wife, Alverta; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Eve 
Engelbrecht, Cottage Grove, Wis.; three grandchildren, Wayne and Jenifer Engelbrecht, 
Madison, Steven and Kay Ann Engelbrecht, Cottage Grove; four sisters and two brothers-
in-law, Lucille and Louis Wicke, Suring, Mildred Cummings, Reedsville, Eve and Helmuth 
Rusch, New Holstein, LaVerne Bialek, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, LaVerne Treichel, 
Reedsville. He was preceded in death by two sons and a half brother.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-8 p.m. today and on 
Monday from 9 until 10:30 a.m. at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville.
Herald Times Reporter, March 21, 1993 P. A2


WAYNE ENGELBRECHT

Wayne, four-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Engelbrecht, Reedsville, 
died this morning at the home. He was an only son. Funeral services will 
be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., from the home and at two o'clock from the 
St. John and St. James Lutheran church. The body will be at the home 
Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, January 21, 1939 P. 4


ALBERT FOKETT

Albert Fokett, 77, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, retired Maple Gove farmer, died 
Sunday night at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Funeral 
Home, and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Elwood Haberman will officiate and burial will be in the 
west side church cemetery in the village.
Mr. Fokett was born in Maple Grove in 1876 and in 1905 married Miss Ida Maertz. 
They located on the homestead farm in the town. He retired six years ago.
Survivors are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Reuben Ott, of Hilbert; two brothers, 
Charles of Manitowoc, August of Reedsville; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Young of 
Menasha, Mrs. Emma Hoge of Milwaukee, Mrs. David Marr and Mrs. James Bowden of 
Chicago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 28, 1953  P. 21
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Reedsville:
The wedding of Miss Ida Maertz and Alb. Fokett was quietly solemnized at the 
Lutheran church last Friday afternoon, Rev. Brenner officiating. The newly wed 
couple will reside here where the groom owns a cheese factory. We extend 
heartiest congratulations.
Brillion News, Fri., May 19, 1905


IDA FOKETT

Mrs. Albert Fokett, 89, of Reedsville, died Saturday at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. 
James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn 
Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the West Side Church, 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Fokett, nee Ida Maertz, was born Sept. 21, 1882, in the Town 
of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Herman and Mathilda Berkholtz 
Maertz. She was married to Albert Fokett May 12, 1905, at St. John 
and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Her husband 
preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Rueben (Verona) Ott, of Rt. 2, 
Hilbert, a brother, Ervin, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, a sister, Mrs. Elsie 
Treichel, of Reedsville, 10 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. 
Five brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1972
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Reedsville:
The wedding of Miss Ida Maertz and Alb. Fokett was quietly solemnized at the 
Lutheran church last Friday afternoon, Rev. Brenner officiating. The newly wed 
couple will reside here where the groom owns a cheese factory. We extend 
heartiest congratulations.
Brillion News, Fri., May 19, 1905


CARL A. GOLDBECK

Carl A. Goldbeck Jr., 53, village marshal and member of the Fire 
Department at Reedsville, died Friday night at his home in the village, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John-St. 
James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Wendland 
will officiate and burial will be in the west side church cemetery.
He was born in Maple Grove Dec. 27, 1901, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl 
Goldbeck Sr., and in April 1936 married Miss Leonetta Bruss. He was 
employed at the Larson Canning Co. in Green Bay for eight years and 
had been village marshal for the few years. He was a member of the St. 
John-St. James congregation and a former trustee of the church. 
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, (private); parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Goldbeck Sr., of Reedsville; three brothers, John of Manitowoc, Marvin 
of Milwaukee and Arnold of Reedsville; five sisters, Mrs. Esther 
Mackrie?? and Mrs. Chauncey Lework of Milwaukee, Mrs. Albert Siebert 
of Wayside, Mrs. Emory Dallman of Rockland and Mrs. Harvey Wolf of 
Reedsville.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Sunday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 16, 1955  P. 5


CHARLES GOLDBECK

Chas. Goldbeck, Reedsville, Dies
REEDSVILLE (PG)-Funeral services will be held here Tuesday for Charles Goldbeck, 
87, who died at his home Saturday afternoon. He lived on a farm in the Town of 
Maple Grove until 11 years ago when his farm home was destroyed by fire and he 
moved to the village.
The Rev. John Wendland will conduct final rites at 2 o'clock in SS. John and 
James Lutheran Church.
He was born in Maple Grove Nov. 14, 1869, and was married 1894. As a young man 
he had to Albertina Kurth Jan. 4, served as village marshal.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, John, Manitowoc; Marvin, Milwaukee, and 
Arnold, at  home; five daughters, Mrs. Esther Mackrin and Mrs. Irene Lewark, 
both of Milwaukee; Mrs. Ella Siebert, Wayside, and Mrs. Ruth Dallman and Mrs. 
Anita Wolf, both of Reedsville; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Monday, June 24, 1957 P. 21


LEONETTA GOLDBECK

Leonetta (Leo) A. Goldbeck, age 98, formerly of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, 
March 24, 2002 at Northridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2002 at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church in Reedsville, with the Rev. Timothy, Nommensen officiating. 
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
She was born Aug. 30, 1903 in Reedsville, daughter of the late L.C. and Helena 
(Kingbaum) Bruss. She married Carl Goldbeck on April 5, 1936 at St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville. She was Reedsville's GTE telephone operator for 39 
years and later was employed as a bookkeeper at the Reedsville Co-op. She was a 
lifelong member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. She was 
Reedsville's GTE telephone operator for 39 years and later was employed as a 
bookkeeper at the Reedsville Co-op. She was a lifelong member of St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville and a member of the Ladies Aid. She belonged to 
Reedsville Homemakers, the Senior Citizen Club and was an avid walker.
She is survived by a daughter: Helen Rutherford of Reedsville; two granddaughters: 
Karla and fiancé Bernie Barton of South Bend, Ind.; and Kris of Two Rivers; two 
great-grandchildren: Caitlin of Manitowoc; and DeAndra of South Bend, Ind.; and many 
nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Carl in 1955; 
her son-in-law; Robert in 1997; her sister and brother-in-law: John and Minnie Kuehne: 
a brother: Clarence; and her parents.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday, March 28 from 11 a.m. until the time of 
service.
The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 2002  P. A3
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(30 Aug 1903/24 Mar 2002/SSDI)


ELDA GORZELITZ

Mrs. Elda Gorzelitz, 82, of Route 4, Chilton, died Friday evening, April 15, 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion United Methodist church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Karl Goodfellow will officiate and burial will be in St. 
John and St. James church cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Gorzelitz was born April 30, 1900, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of 
the late Louis and Alvina Brocker Haese. She was married to Ferdinand Gorzelitz 
Sr., Oct. 19, 1920, at Reedsville.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ferdinand Jr. (Fritz) and Genevieve 
of Route 4, Chilton; a brother, Harold Haese of Route 2, Reedsville; a sister, 
Mrs. Verna Thronson of Kiel; four grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren and eight 
stepgreat grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband 
and a sister, Alice Luedtke.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday 
and until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from 12 noon until the time of 
services.
Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 1983 P. 3
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(30 Apr 1900/Apr 1983/SSDI)


FERDINAND J. GORZELITZ

County Farmer Takes Own Life
Ferdinand J. Gorzelitz, 52, of route 1, Reedsville, was found dead of 
a gunshot wound in the head with a 16 gauge shotgun lying next to him 
on the front porch of his farm home, three miles north of Reedsville 
on highway 32 this morning, Coroner Theodore Teitgen reported.
Gorzelitz, who Dr. Teitgen said, chased his family out of the house at 
the point of a gun Wednesday evening, left a note written on a large 
piece of cardboard on which he indicated his preference for division 
of his belongings between his wife Elda and son Ferdinand Jr. 
Neighbors told Deputy Sheriff Thomas Welch, who found the body, that 
Gorzelitz inquired at neighboring homes as to the whereabouts of his 
family after pounding on their doors at 5 a.m. today. When told his 
wife and son were not there he asked neighbors to call the coroner 
after they heard a shotgun, Dr. Teitgen said.
Discovery of the body was made after the milkman called and found no 
milk ready for shipment, according to the coroner who said the milk 
driver telephoned the deputy. 
Death is believed to have occurred about 5:30 this morning, Dr. Teitgen 
said. 
Gorzelitz is survived by his wife, son, a sister, T_____ Kronberg and 
two brothers, Gus and Charles, all of Kaukauna, and a number of half-
brothers whose identities were not known. 
The body was taken to the Cooperative funeral home in Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 5, 1947  P. 2


GARY ALAN GRAMS

Car Skids Into Ditch; Reedsville Driver, 18, Dies
Gary Grams Becomes Fourth County Fatality 
Officers Estimate Vehicle Skidded About 405 Feet
REEDSVILLE-An 18-year-old rural Reedsville youth became Manitowoc County's 
fourth highway fatality this year early Sunday morning when he was killed as 
his auto apparently left Highway 32, two miles north of Reedsville, skidded 
and was ditched. 
Gary Grams of Rt. 1, Reedsville, was killed instantly in the one-car accident, 
according to Manitowoc County traffic police.
Investigating officer Sgt. Wilferd Christianson, LeRoy J. Herke, Leo F. Naidl 
and Robert Hermann said the youth was apparently traveling south on Highway 
32. The vehicle ran into the left ditch, skidded on its left side for several 
hundred feet, crossed the highway and landed on its wheels in the right ditch. 
Measurements taken by the officers indicated the car skidded approximately 405 
feet.
Found on Ground 
Grams was apparently thrown out of the car, officers indicated. The youth's body 
was discovered on the ground behind the vehicle. He died of a skull fracture, 
according to report of acting County Coroner Dr. George M. Hoffman.
Investigating officers said the black top pavement was wet. The road at that point 
is a straight stretch.
There were no witnesses to the fatal crash. Robert Willems of Rural Reedsville 
reported the accident to county traffic police when he came upon the scene shortly 
after 3 a.m.
(snip traffic statistics) 
Funeral Services 
Gary was born Sept. 6, 1942, at Manitowoc, son of Hilmer and Rosella Ebert Grams. 
He was a 1960 graduate of Reedsville High School and had been employed the past 
year at the Ariens Co. of Brillion, manufacturers of gardening and agricultural 
equipment.
Surviving besides his parents is a brother, David, living at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Phillip Press officiating. Burial will be 
in West Side Church Cemetery.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body may be viewed 
from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1961  P. 1


HILMER GRAMS

Hilmer Fredrick Grams, age 77, of 410 N. 6th Street, Reedsville, died Sunday, 
June 28, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30, on Wednesday, July 1, 1992, at St. John 
St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. David Kipfmiller will be 
officiating, with burial in the Westside Cemetery.
He was born June 21, 1915, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Fredrick and 
Emma Grupp Grams. He married Rosella Ebert on November 22, 1941, in Reedsville. 
He was a carpenter, and a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville.
Survivors include, his wife, Rosella; one son, David Grams of Reedsville; two 
sisters, Myra Dewey of Janesville, Elva Moakler of Manitowoc; two brothers-in-
law and three sisters-in-law, Leona Wolf of Brillion, Ella Herzog of Manitowoc, 
Lorraine and Elroy Brandes and Ralph Brandes all of Brillion; nieces and nephews 
also survive. He was preceded in death by one son Gary and one sister.
Friends may call at St. John St. James Lutheran Church Reedsville, on Wednesday 
from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. The Wieting Funeral Home is assisting 
the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1992 P. A2
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(21 June 1915/28 June 1992/SSDI)


ROSELLA GRAMS

Rosella L. Grams, age 96, formerly of Reedsville, died on Tuesday August 12, 
2014 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. 
She was born May 13, 1918 in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Fred 
& Ida (Engel) Ebert. 
On November 22, 1941 she married Hilmer Grams in Reedsville. She farmed with her 
husband in the Town of Maple Grove. Rosella loved to garden. She was a member of 
St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. 
Survivors include her son David of Reedsville, a brother-in-law Ralph Brandes of 
Manitowoc, special friends Rosetta Payne and Marcella Spatchek and several nieces 
and nephews. 
Rosella was preceded in death by a son Gary on July 16, 1961 and her husband Hilmer 
on June 28, 1992. 
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday August 15, 2014 at St. John 
St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. 
Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville.
Wieting Funeral Home  


ADOLPH GRIMM

Adolph Grimm, 85, of 152 Coolidge St., Green Bay, died Tuesday morning at Bellin 
Memorial Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John-St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Grimm was born May 22, 1885, in Iowa, son of the late Fred and Emma Ficher 
Grimm. He married Clara Etzler Miller Dec. 20, 1915. They resided at Rt. 1, 
Reedsville on a farm, retiring 15 years ago.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Ervin, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; four daughters, 
Mrs. Jerome (Eleanor) Kane and Mrs. Helen Kennedy of Rt. 1, Maribel, Mrs. June 
Kasten of DePere and Mrs. Edmund (Betty) Bielinski of Green Bay; a step-son, Dr. 
C. G. Miller of Sarasota, Fla.; a brother, Anton, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; 25 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A daughter and two brothers preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 o'clock this Wednesday evening 
until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 10, 1970

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Reedsville News Items
Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Clara Miller and Adolph Grimm was made known to friends Thursday of last week when the happy couple left on a wedding journey to Milwaukee and other cities. The marriage ceremony was performed some time ago but not until the departure of the happy couple did friends know that the knot had been tied. Both young people are well known here, the bride being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Etzler Sr. and the groom a prosperous young man of this village.  Their many friends wish them the best of good fortune in their married life. 
Brillion News - Fri., Dec. 31, 1915

ANTON GRIMM

Anton H. Grimm, 84, formerly of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Monday morning at We 
Care Nursing Home, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John-St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Grimm was born June 25, 1893 in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late 
Fred and Emma Fischer Grimm.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 to 9 o'clock 
this Tuesday evening and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 26, 1977 P. 3


CLARA GRIMM

Mrs. Adolph (Clara) Grimm, 90, of 152 Coolidge St., Green Bay, died early Sunday 
morning, Jan. 6, at a Green Baynursing (sic) home.
Private family funeral services will be Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Christman will officiate and burial will be in Westside 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Grimm, nee Clara Etzler, was born Sept. 6, 1889, at Reedsville, daughter of 
the late Charles and Caroline Braun Etzler.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Clarence and Donna Miller of 
Sarasota, Fla., and Ervin and Mildred Grimm of Reedsville; four daughters and three 
sons-in-law, Eleanor and Jerome Kane of Maribel, Helen Kennedy of Denmark, June and 
Harlan Wunsch of Sheboygan and Betty and Edmund Bielinski of Green Bay; a brother, 
E. Bert Etzler of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Leonard Krueger of Forest 
Junction, 27 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Her husband, Adolph, preceded 
her in death in 1970. A daughter, a brother and three sisters also preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1980 P.3

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Reedsville News Items
Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Clara Miller and Adolph Grimm was made known to friends Thursday of last week when the happy couple left on a wedding journey to Milwaukee and other cities. The marriage ceremony was performed some time ago but not until the departure of the happy couple did friends know that the knot had been tied. Both young people are well known here, the bride being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Etzler Sr. and the groom a prosperous young man of this village.  Their many friends wish them the best of good fortune in their married life. 
Brillion News - Fri., Dec. 31, 1915

ELLA GRIMM

Mrs. Reinhard Grimm, 57, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, Town of Maple Grove Thursday 
afternoon at her home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 
2 pm Sunday at Sts. John and James Evangelical Lutheran Church at Reedsville, 
the Rev. John Wendland officiating. Burial will be at the West Side Church 
Cemetery.
She was born May 20, 1899 in the Town of Newton, the daughter of the late 
Gottlieb and Augusta Dickert Pautz. On July 6, ,1918 she was married to Mr. 
Grimm and they settled on a farm in the Town of Maple Grove.
Survivors include the husband, five sons, Victor, (illegible), and Frederick 
of Reedsville and Lloyd and Ronald at home; five daughters, Mrs. Elmer Kroening 
of Rt. 1, Reedsville, Mrs. Lester Pautz and Mrs. Albert Wolf Jr. of Reedsville, 
Mrs. Roland Polzin of Manitowoc and Karen at home; four brothers, Otto Pautz 
of Sheboygan, Fred Paul of Manitowoc, Emil Pautz of Lancaster, Penn., and John 
Kolanchek of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Julia Strupp, Mrs. Otto Weiss and 
Mrs. Alvin Krumm of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elizabeth Hein of Sheboygan and 20 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2pm Saturday until noon 
Sunday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January, 4, 1957 


EMELIA GRIMM

Mrs. Louis P. Grimm, 81, lifelong resident of the county, died early today at 
the farm home near Grimms, no operated by her son Henry, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Grimm home and at 2 
o'clock at the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran church, Reedsville. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Grimm, nee Emelie Bubolz, was born in Rockland in 1864 and in 1882 was 
married to Mr. Grimm. They located on the homestead farm near Grimms. 
Mr. Grimm was killed in an accident 23 years ago.
Surviors are a son, Henry, of Grimms; three daughters, Mrs. Emma Brenner of Antigo, 
Mrs. H.. E. Schmitt of New Holstein, Mrs. Louise Cummings of this city; four 
sisters, Mrs. Louis Klessig of Potter, Mrs. Ida Wordell of Hibert, Mrs. Otto Mahnke 
and Mrs. August Reashke of Reedsville; two brothers, Fred and Adolph of Reedsville; 
eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the Grimm home Saturday afternoon from the Reedsville 
Co-operative funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 30, 1945  P. 2


EMMA GRIMM

Mrs. Emma Grimm, 80, died early today at the home of her son, Anton, 
two miles northwest of Reedsville with whom she resided in recent 
years. 
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m., from the old Grimm 
homestead, a mile west of Reedsville, now occupied by a son, Reinhardt, 
and at two o'clock from the Evangelical Lutheran church, Reedsville. 
Burial will be in the West Side Evangelical Lutheran cemetery.
Mrs. Grimm, nee Emma Fisher, was born in Mosel, Sheboygan county, in 
1858 and in 1881 was married to Fred Grimm. They moved to a farm in Iowa. 
Forty-six years ago, they came to Manitowoc county and took up farming 
in Maple Grove, west of Reedsville. They retired 19 years ago and moved 
to the village. Mr. Grimm died in 1930.
Survivors are four sons, Reinhardt, Adolph, and Anton, Reedsville, Otto, 
city; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Busse, Reedsville, Mrs. Ida Bishop, and 
Miss Amelia Fisher, Howards Grove; three brothers, Herman, Julius and 
Gust, all of Howards Grove. 
The body will be brought to the Grimm homestead Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 2, 1939  P. 2
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Funeral rites were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock for Mrs. Emma Grimm 
at the S.S. James-Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran church in Reedsville, the Rev. 
Harold Eckert officiating.
The pallbearers were the Messrs. Adolph Busse, Oscar Schmidt, Hugo Feile, 
August Musegades, Fred Heuer, and Raymond Bitters, nephews of the deceased. 
Out-of-town persons who attended the funeral were the following; Miss Alma 
Busse, Milwaukee; Mrs. C.J. Fokett and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olm of Manitowoc; 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuer and Mrs. Otto Pautz of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome 
Kane and Helen Grimm of Denmark; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Busse of New Holstein; 
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bitters and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fisher, Mr. 
and Mrs. Herman Burhop, August Musegades, Gust and Julius Fisher of Howards 
Grove; Adolph Grimm of Westboro; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Krueger and daughter 
of Forest Junction; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schmidt of Cleveland.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 7, 1939 P. 2


FRED GRIMM

Pioneer Settler Called 
Death called from this earthly sphere a highly respected citizen and 
life long member of the Lutheran church on Thursday evening at 9:30 p.m. 
when Fred Grimm passed away at his home in this village from infirmities 
of old age. 
Mr. Grimm was born in the town of Mosel, Sheboygan county, Sept. 5, 1849 
and had he lived until Friday would have celebrated his 81st birthday 
anniversary.
He was married to Emma Fischer in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county, 
Oct. 22, 1881. Moving to Iowa he lived on a farm there for 11 years and 
38 years ago came to Maple Grove, Wis., where he settled on a farm and 
resided there until 10 years ago when he removed to Reedsville with his 
wife where they purchased a home. Five children were born to the couple, 
one son being dead. He is survived by his wife, four sons, Otto, Manitowoc, 
Adolph, Reinhart and Anton all residing on farms in town of Maple Grove, 
one brother Albert of Minnesota and two sisters, Mrs. Carl Schmelzer, 
Santa Rosa, California and Mrs. Louis Benrose of Dayton, Oregon, also 
survive.
The funeral will be held Monday at 1:30 from home and 2:00 p.m. from 
Lutheran church, Rev. H. Koch officiating.
Burial will take place in Lutheran cemetery southwest of the village of 
Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, September 6, 1930  P. 3


HENRY J. GRIMM

Henry J. Grimm, 69, of Grimms, Manitowoc County, died before noon
Monday at home after an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sts. John and James
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. John Wendland
officiating. Burial will be in the West Side Church Cemetery.
Mr. Grimm was born July 1, 1892, at Grimms, son of the late Louis
and Emily Bubolz Grimm. He married Ida Busse June 26, 1921, at
Grace Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, and they resided since on the
homestead farm at Grimms.
He was a treasurer of Grimms School for a number of years. A
sister preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Brenner of
New Holstein and Mrs. Louise Cummings of Manitowoc.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral
Home until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to
the church, where the body may viewed from 11 a.m. until the time
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 25, 1961  P.7
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Notes from Grimms:
Word has been received here from Milwaukee of the marriage of Mr. Henry Grimms 
and Ida Busse of Reedsville. Both young people are well known here and have the 
best wishes of the community for a happy future. Mr. and Mrs. Grimms will reside 
on a farm at Grimms.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 7, 1921


IDA J. GRIMM

Mrs. Ida Grimm, 82, formerly of Grimms, died late Monday morning, May 3, at 
Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John and St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial will be in 
Westside Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Grimm was born Sept. 13, 1899, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of 
the late Albert and Anna Dickert Busse. She and her husband farmed on the 
Grimm Homestead unitl his death in July of 1960. She then moved to Cleveland 
and on Feb. 7, 1978, she moved to Manitowoc. She was married to Henry Grimm, 
June 26, 1921, at Milwaukee. Mrs. Grimm was former president and member of St. 
John and St. James Ladies Aide Society and was a member of St. John and St. 
Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland.
Survivors include a brother, Henry Busse of Route 2, Reedsville; two sisters, 
Mrs. Ella Jencks of Reedsville and Mrs. Orrin (Laura) Berge of Route 1, Cleveland. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Busse.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and until 
11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from noon until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 1982 P. 3
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(b. 13 Sep 1899/d. May 1982/SSDI)
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Notes from Grimms:
Word has been received here from Milwaukee of the marriage of Mr. Henry Grimms 
and Ida Busse of Reedsville. Both young people are well known here and have the 
best wishes of the community for a happy future. Mr. and Mrs. Grimms will reside 
on a farm at Grimms.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 7, 1921


LOUIS GRIMM

Louis Grimm, father of Mrs. H. E. Schmitt of the village, and well known locally, 
was instantly killed last Friday at Grimms, Wis., when he was struck in the head 
by a flying circular saw which had become loose from the rigging when the saw 
shaft and pully broke loose, causing the saw to swing to one side out of position. 
The saw struck Mr. Grimm in the chin while revolving at terrible speed, and laid 
his head open, causing instant death.
Mr. Grimm had attained the age of 65 years. He lived on a farm at Grimms until 
about a year ago when he moved to Manitowoc and left his son in possession of the 
farm.  He was out helping the young man last week and they were clearing up some 
underbrush and timber.
Mr. Grimm was a prominent and respected citizen of Manitowoc County and having the 
confidence of his many acquaintances had been put into many positions of trust and 
honor.
He leaves to mourn his sudden departure, his widow, one son, Henry, and three 
daughters; Mrs. H. E. Schmitt of this village, Mrs. Theodore Brenner of Antigo and 
Mrs. Louise Cummings of Manitowoc.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from Grimms with services at the Lutheran 
church at Reedsville.
New Holstein Reporter, July 23, 1922
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DEATH FROM UNUSUAL SOURCE
Louis Grimm, residing at 845 North Sixth Street was instantly killed 
last Friday by being struck in the head by a circular saw that flew 
off the shaft.
Mr. Grimm moved to the city from the Town of Cato about a year ago and 
left his son in possession of the farm. He was out helping the young 
man last week and they were clearing up some underbrush and down timber. 
Mr. Grimm Sr. was carrying wood away from the saw. Something broke and 
the saw, shaft and pulley tore loose and swung around with terrible 
force. The saw caught Mr. Grimm in the face and nearly severed the head, 
causing instant death. The funeral was held Monday from Grimms with 
service at the Lutheran Church at Reedsville. Mr. Grimm was a prominent 
and respected citizen of the Northwestern part of the county. He had the 
confidence of all his acquaintances and has been put into many positions 
of trust and honor. He served long ago as chairman of his town. He is 
survived by his widow, one son, Henry and three daughters, Mrs. Henry 
Schmidt, New Holstein, Mrs. Theodore Brenner, Antigo and Mrs. Louise 
Cummings, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 27, 1922


REINHARD GRIMM

Reinhard Grimm, 77, Town of Maple Grove resident, died Tuesday afternoon at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at St. John 
and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf 
officiating. Burial will be in West Side Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Grimm was born May 19, 1889 at Springcreek, Iowa, son of the late Fred and 
Emma Fischer Grimm. He married the former Ella Pautz July 6, 1918.She preceded 
him in death January 3, 1957. He farmed in the Town of Maple Grove and was clerk 
of the Brookside School, Maple Grove for 25 years. He was also supervisor of the 
Town of Maple Grove for four years.
Survivors include five sons, Victor and Reinhard Jr. of Reedsville, Lloyd and 
Fredrick of Rt. 1, Reedsville and Ronald of Manitowoc; five daughters, Mrs. Elmer 
Kroening and Mrs. Lester Pautz of Rt. 1, Reedsville, Mrs. Albert Wolf of Green 
Bay, Mrs. Roland Polzin and Miss Karen Grimm of Manitowoc; two brothers, Adolph 
and Anton of Rt. 1, Reedsville; 29 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A 
brother also preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 4 pm Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 am 
Friday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - June 1, 1966 - page M17
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Funeral services for Reinhard Grimm, 77, Town of Maple Grove resident, who died 
Tuesday afternoon were 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiated and burial was in the West Side 
Cemetery, Reedsville. Pallbearers were Leonard Voeltz, Wilbert Krueger, Adolph 
Mack, Alfred Ziemer, Hugo Kurth and Leonard Dickert.
Manitowoc Herald Times - June 4, 1966 - page 24
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(19 May 1889/May 1966/SSDI)


ANITA HAELFRISCH

Anita A. Haelfrisch, age 85, formerly of Reedsville, died Thursday morning, 
June 5, 2008, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Anita was born November 22, 1922, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the 
late Henry Sr. and Emma Last Dallmann. Anita married Clarence Haelfrisch on 
April 12, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul. He preceded her in 
death on July 15, 1980. She was a member of St. John-St. James Lutheran Church 
in Reedsville. Anita was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County. She enjoyed 
gardening, canning, cooking and being surrounded by her children, grandchildren 
and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include six children: Kathryn (Paul) Kiekhaefer, Reedsville; Randall Haelfrisch 
and special friend, Connie, Manitowoc; Krizteen (Tom) Sebo, Reedsville; Lindy (Rick) 
Wolfe, Manitowoc; Nancy (Mark) Krcma, Whitelaw; and Mark (Patty) Haelfrisch, Reedsville; 
10 grandchildren and their families: Cory (Kendra) Kiekhaefer and their children, Bryler, 
Brenna, and Brody, Reedsville; Kelly (Heather) Kiekhaefer and their children, Katlin, Kara, 
McKenna, Reedsville; Becky (Tim) Salek and their children, Amaya, Alaina, and Sarah, 
Manitowoc; Chad (Raessa) Sebo and their children Ayden and Ethyn, Reedsville; Sadie 
Sebo, Valders; Heidi (Randy) Krepline and their son, R.J. and baby due in December, 
St. Nazianz; Eric (Kristy) Jaeger, Whitelaw; Jill Jaeger and her fiancé, Casey Schramm, 
Manitowoc; Brandon and Travis Haelfrisch, Reedsville; one foster son: Fritz (MaryAnn) 
Hoeppner, Whitelaw; one sister and brother-in-law: Sarah (Lawrence) Bratz, Reedsville; 
two brothers and sisters-in-law: Wilbert (Betty) Dallmann, Green Bay; Henry (Bernita) 
Dallmann Jr., Chilton; three sisters-in-law: Eleanor Haelfrisch, Mishicot; Marion Haelfrisch, 
Reedsville; and Iva Haelfrisch, Reedsville; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence; one son: Giles 
Haelfrisch; son-in-law: Gary Jaeger; brother: Carl Dallmann; and sisters: 
Hildegard Krueger, Madeline Dallmann and Mildred Watruba.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at St. John-
St. James Lutheran Church, 219 Manitowoc St., Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Hankwitz 
will officiate with burial at St. John-St. James Lutheran West Cemetery. Relatives 
and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. on Saturday until the time of 
service at 1 p.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the 
Haelfrisch family.
The Haelfrisch family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the 
New Horizon wing of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center for all the 
loving care shown to their mother.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., June 6, 2008 pg. A3


CLARENCE HAELFRISCH

Clarence (Happy) Haelfrisch, 65, of Route 2, Reedsville, died late Tuesday 
afternoon, July 15, at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, Neenah.
Funeral servicers will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will 
be in West Side Church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded 
by the Reedsville Amvets Post No. 1032. 
Mr. Haelfrisch was born June 1, 1915, in Manitowoc County, son of the late 
Adolph and Frieda Rusch Haelfrisch. He was employed at the Reedsville 
Cooperative for many years and also was engaged in farming. He married the 
former Anita Dallmann April 12, 1947, at Tinity Lutheran Church, Rantoul. 
Mr. Haelfrisch was a member of Reedsvile (sic) Amvets Post No. 1032 and a 
past member of St. John and St. James Church council.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Randy, Mark and Gilles at home; four 
daughters and three sons-in-law, Kathie and Paul Kiekhaefer of Route 3, 
Reedsville, Kris and Tom Sebo of Route 2, Reedsville, Lindy and Gary Jaeger 
of Cato and Nancy at home; a brother, Fritz of Route 2, Reedsville; four 
sisters, Mrs. Loretta Krueger of Brillion, Mrs. Wilmer (Myrtle) Krueger of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Gully (Helen) Diener of Reedsville, Mrs. Royal (Florence) 
Schultz of Route 3, Reedsville; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Iva Haelfrisch of 

Reedsville, Mrs. Eleanore Haelfrisch of Two Rivers; a foster son and daughter-
in-law, Fritz and Mary Ann Hoeppner of Whitelaw; seven grandchildren (private). 
Mr. Haelfrisch was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 
Friday until 11 a.m. and at the church from noon until the time of services. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1980 P.3


GILES J. HAELFRISCH

Giles Jay Allen Haelfrisch, age 30, of 701 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, passed away 
unexpectedly, Monday, December 1, 1997, at work from heart failure.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 1997, at St. John 
St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. Bruce McKenney will officiate with 
burial at Westside Cemetery.
He was born February 7, 1967, at Memorial Hospital, in Manitowoc, son of Anita 
(Dallmann) Haelfrisch and the late Clarence Haelfrisch. He was employed as painter 
at Manitowoc Company in Manitowoc. He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church in Reedsville, a former member of the Reedsville Sportsman club. He enjoyed 
the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting.
Giles is survived by his mother, Anita Haelfrisch, Manitowoc; four sisters and 
three brothers-in-law, Kathie and Paul Kiekhaefer, Reedsville, Kris and Tom Sebo, 
Reedsville, Lindy and Richard Brandes, Manitowoc, Nancy Wehausen, Whitelaw; two 
brothers and a sister-in-law, Randy Haelfrisch, Manitowoc, Mark and Patty Haelfrisch, 
Reedsville; a foster brother, Fritz Hoeppner and his wife, MaryAnn, Whitelaw; 10 
nieces and nephews; one great-nephew; and many relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by his father, Clarence on July 15, 1980, a brother-in-law, Gary 
Jaeger, and his grandparents.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 3, 1997 P. A2


ALBERT HAESE

Albert Haese, 85, of the Town of Rockland, died Thursday afternoon at home of 
a heart attack.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John and St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. Burial will 
be in West Side Church Cemetery.
Mr. Haese was born Nov. 3, 1877, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Carl 
and Fredricka Krueger Haese. Dec. 8, 1903, he married Amanda Ebert. They farmed 
in the Town of Rockland.
Survivors include three sons, Roland, Elroy and Clarence of the Town of Rockland; 
a daughter, Miss Louise Haese of Milwaukee; two brothers, John of the Town of 
Rockland and Otto of Burbank, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Walter Lueth of Abbotsford; 
eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His wife, a daughter, four 
brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home until 12:15 
p.m. Sunday when the casket will be moved to the church where it will lie in 
state until the hour of service.
Two Rivers Reporter, May 31, 1963 P. T-3


AMANDA HAESE

Mrs. Albert Haese, 50, residing on a farm five miles southeast of Reedsville, 
died Wednesday in St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay. She underwent an operation 
there three days ago. 
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. from the home and at  2 p.m. from 
the Reedsville Lutheran church.
The maiden name of the deceased was Amanda Ebert. She was married in 1903 to 
Albert Haese who survives with a daughter Louisa, at home, three sons, Roland of 
Rockland, Elroy and Clarence at home, two brothers, William and Herman of Rockland, 
two sisters, Mrs. Anna Krause of Rockland and Mrs. Bertha Mason of Stanley and 
three half-brothers, John, Louis and Charles Rusch.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 31, 1933  P. 11


AUGUST HAESE

August Haese, 56, Rockland farmer, dropped dead of a heart attack 
Monday while loading milk cans at the plant of the Lake to Lake 
Cooperative in Kiel. 
Mr. Haese was trucking milk to the plant for his cousin, Harold Haese, 
who was busy threshing. He had unloaded the milk and was placing empty 
cans in the truck when stricken.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. John-James 
Evangelical Lutheran church, Reedsville. The Rev. Elwood Habermann will 
officiate and interment will be in the west side Reedsville cemetery.
Mr. Haese was born in Rockland in 1894 and in 1918 married Nora Holtz. 
They located on the homestead farm.
Survivors are his wife; a son, Howard on the home farm; daughter, Thelma 
of Superior; brother, Hubert of Rantoul, Calumet county; two sisters, 
Mrs. Otto Buege of Milwaukee and Mrs. Herman Brehmer of Rantoul; and 
three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday to lie in 
state until hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 28, 1951  P. 12
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Mr. August Haese of Reedsille and Miss Eleanor Holtz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
John Holtz of the Town of Two Rivers, were married at the parsonage of St. 
John's church by Rev. Doehler Wednesday afternoon, April 3. The couple will 
reside near Reedsville.
The Reporter, Thursday, Apr. 11, 1918


BARBARA HAESE

Mrs. Howard A. Haese Jr., 30, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Monday morning 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will 
officiate and burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Haese was born Jan. 19, 1944, at Fond du Lac, daughter of Wyman and 
Mary Ella DeKarske Seefeld. She was married to Howard A. Haese Jr. Dec. 7, 
1969, at Chilton.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Michael, at home; her parents, Mr. and Mr. 
Wyman Seefeld, of Chilton; two brothers, Scott and Kert, of Chilton; two sisters, 
Mrs. Kay Dickerson, of Kaukauna and Mrs. Keith (Laurie) Nolan, of Rt. 4, Chilton, 
and her grandmother, Mrs. DeKarske, of Appleton. 
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 
10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Monday, April 22, 1974  P. 17 


CARL HAESE    (d. 1950)

Carl Haese, 76, lifelong resident of Rockland, died Thursday at the homestead 
farm, now operated by his son, Frank. He had been ill only a short time. Funeral 
services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Reedsville funeral home and at 
2 o'clock at the Saints John James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in Rockland in 1873 and in 1901 married Miss Ida Oestreich. She died 
in 1948. Survivors are two sons, Frank and Reuben of Rockland; four brothers, 
Fred of Brillion, Albert and John of Rockland and Otto of Burbank, Calif.; three 
sisters, Mrs. Mary Bubolz of Reedsville, Mrs. Pauline Rusch of West Bend and Mrs. 
Walter Lueth of Abbottsford. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, Feb. 3, 1950 - page 2


CHAS. J. HAESE   (d. 1934)

DEATH CLAIMS CHAS. J. HAESE 
Farmer of Reedsville Route 3 Dies At Hospital 
Charles J. Haese, 55, died Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at Holy Family 
hospital of complications. He was engaged in farming on Reedsville R.F.D. 
3 for many years.
The funeral will be held Monday at 1:15 p.m., from the residence and at 
2 o'clock at the SS. John and Jacobi Lutheran church, Reedsville. The Rev. 
H. W. Koch will officiate and burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery.
Mr. Haese was born in Morrison, Brown county, May 27, 1878. Forty-one years 
ago he married Ottilia Boettcher and 21 years ago they moved to Manitowoc 
county.
Besides the widow, the survivors are four children, Mrs. Reinhard Kitzerow 
of Cato, Mrs. Bernard Buchholz of Morrison, Adeline and Grace of Milwaukee; 
five brothers, Adolph of Milwaukee, Henry of Wayside, John of Milwaukee, 
William of Platteville and Louis of Medford; one sister, Mrs. Ernst Schultz 
of Sheboygan and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 16, 1934  P. 2


CLARENCE J. HAESE

Clarence J. (Oops) Haese, age 85, of Reedsville, died on Thursday, Nov. 16, 
2006, at River's Bend Nursing Home. 
He was born Sept. 9, 1921 in the town of Rockland, son of the late Albert Haese 
and the late Amanda Ebert. He married Dorothy Schwanke at St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville on Nov. 17, 1945. They farmed in the town of 
Rockland, moving to Reedsville in 1967. He then worked for Ed Reinemann & Son 
until his retirement. He enjoyed his place up north, fishing with his family and 
friends, farming with his nephews, dancing and listening to old time music. He 
also enjoyed watching football and wrestling on television, and his grandchildren. 
Survivors include his wife: Dorothy; one daughter: Linda Underwood of Franklinton, 
N.C.; four grandchildren: Brian and Tracy Brachmann, Manitowoc; Dan and Tanya 
Soeldner, Green Bay; Vernon and Katie Johnson, Oxford, N.C.; Curtis Brennen, Naples, 
Fla.; also nine great grandchildren: Jessica, Arica, Kaylyn, Kristol, Ryan, Amanda, 
Tyra, Brianna and Siera. He is further survived by one brother-in-law and sister-
in-law: Donald and Betty Schwanke of Suring, and many nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters-in-law: Roland (Hilda) Haese and 
Elroy (Ovella) Haese; two sisters: Louise and Gretchen Haese; and one grandson: 
James Brennen. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at St. Peter's 
Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will 
be in the Westside Cemetery in Reedsville. 
Friends may call at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins from 11 a.m. on Monday 
until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville, is assisting the 
family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2006
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(09 Sep 1921/16 Nov 2006/SSDI)


DOROTHY J. HAESE

Dorothy J. Haese, age 88 of Reedsville, died on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Harmony 
House in Manitowoc. She was born April 15, 1925 in the town of Rockland, 
daughter of the late August and Ella (Berkholtz) Schwanke. She married Clarence 
Haese on November 17, 1945 at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. 
She farmed with her husband in the town of Rockland for over twenty years. They 
then moved to Reedsville where Dorothy worked in the office at Equity for over 
twenty years. 
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Underwood of Oxford, North Carolina, four 
grandchildren, Brian (Tracy) Brachmann of Manitowoc, Tanya Soeldner of Green Bay, 
Katrina Johnson of North Carolina and Curtis Brennen of Naples, FL, nine great 
grandchildren, Jessica, Arica, Kristol, Kalyn, Tyra, Amanda, Brianna, Ciera and Ryan. 
Dorothy is also survived by one brother, Donald Schwanke of Kelly Lake as well as 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband 
Clarence on November 16, 2006, a sister in law Betty Schwanke, two brothers in law 
and four sisters in law, Roland & Hilda Haese, Elroy & Ovella Haese, Louise Haese and 
Gretchen Haese as well as one grandson, James Brennen.  
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial 
will be in the West Side Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the 
funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at 
www.wieting-funeral-home.com
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., May 5, 2013 pg. A3


ELMER HAESE

Elmer Haese, age 83, of rural Reedsville, passed away January 2, 
1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Jame's, (sic) 
St. John's Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Pastor David Kipfmiller 
will officiate. Burial will be at West Side Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born November 4, 1910, in the Town of Rockland, son of the 
late John and Martha Klann Haese. He was married on August 20, 1966, 
to Erma Maertz. He farmed his entire life in the Town of Rockland. 
He was a member of St. Jame's, (sic) St. John's Lutheran Church and 
served on the Church Council.
He is survived by his wife Erma; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, 
Marlene and Jerold Glaze, Appleton; two stepsons and one daughter-
in-law, Howard and Gertrude Maertz, LaCresent, Minn., Ronald Meartz, 
Rancho Cor Dova, Calif., one sister and brother-in-law, Adeline and 
Orrin Berg, Madison; one brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Bulah 
Haese, Reedsville; nieces and nephews also survived.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-9 
p.m. on Tuesday, and from 7:45 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday and 
after 11:30 at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1994 P. A2
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(Elmer A./04 Nov 1910/02 Jan 1994/SSDI)


ELROY W. HAESE

Elroy Walter Haese, 67, of rural Reedsville, died unexpectedly Friday, 
November 21, 1986 at Mount Sinai Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will 
be 2 pm Tuesday at St. John St. James Lutheran church, Reedsville. Rev. Harlyn 
Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in Westside Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Haese was born January 20, 1919, in the town of Rockland, son of the late 
Albert and Amanda Ebert Haese. he married Ovella Krueger on September 24, 1949 
at Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville. Mr. Haese farmed on the homestead 
his entire lifetime. He served in the United States Army from April 21, 1941 to 
August 31, 1945. He was a Sergeant and served in overseas duties. Mr. Haese 
worked at Aluminum Specialty for four years. He was a member of St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He served on the Church Council for four 
years. Mr. Haese was a member of the American Legion Gosz-Novak Post No. 199 
of Reedsville.
Survivors include his wife, Ovella; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Barb 
Haese of Route 2, Reedsville; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and 
Michael Thompson of Milwaukee, jean and Jon Schwalbe of Valders and Debra Haese 
of Fort Steward, Georgia; a brother, Clarence Haese of Reedsville; a sister, 
Louise Haese of Reedsville and three grandchildren. he was preceded in death 
by a sister and a brother.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 4 pm Monday until 
10:30 am Tuesday and at the church from 11 am to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Nov. 24, 1986 page 18


GOTTLIEB HAESE

REEDSVILLE FARMER MEETS WITH ACCIDENT THAT MAY CAUSE DEATH 
GOTTLIEB HAESE RUN OVER BY WAGON HEAVILY LOADED WITH SAND. 
BOTH LEGS AND ONE ARM BROKEN. STILL UNCONSCIOUS 
Falling under the wheels of a wagon containing a heavy load of sand, 
Gottlieb Haese, a well known farmer living three miles from Reedsville, 
was run over and sustained injuries that may prove fatal. The accident 
occurred in the village of Reedsville at 5:30 last evening when in 
reaching for a line that had slipped down, the farmer fell under the 
wagon. The wheels passed over the legs and shoulder of Haese, breaking 
both limbs and fracturing the shoulder. The team ran away. Haese was 
picked up and carried in the Schultz store and Dr. Carey called. Haese 
was removed to the hospital here where physicians may amputate one leg 
in an effort to save his life. 
Haese is a well known farmer of the county, about 45 years of age, and 
the sympathy of the community is extended to the family. It is hope his 
life may be spared. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 15, 1915, Page 1 
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REEDSVILLE MAN FAILS TO SURVIVE RUNAWAY INJURIES GOTTLIEB HAESE, 
CRUSHED UNDER WAGON WEEK AGO, SUCCUMBS AT HOSPITAL IN THIS CITY 
LAST NIGHT OPERATION, LAST RESORT PROVES FUTILE HOPE 
Gottlieb Haese, a Reedsville man injured a week ago when he fell under a 
heavily loaded wagon and was crushed by the wheels when his team ran away, 
failed to survive his injuries and died at the Holy family hospital in 
this city last evening. The body was taken to Reedsville this morning and 
the funeral will probably be held on Saturday. Five hours before death 
Haese submitted to an operation for amputation of his leg which physicians 
said was the only hope of saving his life, but the hope proved a futile 
one and at 6 o'clock last evening death relieved him. 
Haese was terribly injured in the accident which happened at Reedsville 
last Friday evening. He sustained a compound fracture of the left leg from 
which gas bacillus developed and caused death, his right arm was broken, 
his right leg injured and the collar bone fractured. It was not thought 
that Haese suffered internal injuries but his condition when brought here 
was very serious and though the man, due to his strong constitution, put 
up a hard battle for life, the infection from the injury to the leg could 
not be overcome and caused death. 
The dead man 51 years of age and was a well known farmer, residing near 
Reedsville. He had visited the village with a load of sand and fell under 
the wagon when he was endeavoring to recover hold on a rein which had 
slipped from his hands over the dash board and behind the team. The horses 
started suddenly and Haese was thrown from the wagon under the wheels and 
the heavy load passed over his body. He was picked up unconscious and 
suffered greatly at the hospital from his injuries. Mr. Haese is survived 
by a widow and large family of children residing at Reedsville. He was well 
known throughout the county and in this city. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 20, 1915, Page 8 


HELMA HAESE

Helma Haese, 67, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Saturday, 
June 24, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 2 pm Wednesday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. 
Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate and burial will be in Westside 
Cemetery.
Helma was born October 21, 1922, in the Town of Rockland, daughter 
of the late August and Nora Holtz Haese. She was a member of St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Helen Haese 
of rural Reedsville; nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 pm 
to 9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 am to 10:30 am and at the church 
from 11 am to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 26, 1989 page B6


IDA HAESE

Mrs. Carl Haese, 75, of the town of Rockland, died Saturday night at 
her home following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville 
Co-op funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the SS. John-James Evangelical 
Lutheran church in Reedsville. The Rev. Harold Eckhart will officiate 
and burial will be in Westside cemetery.
Mrs. Haese, nee Ida Oestreich, was born in the town of Manitowoc in 1873, 
and was married in 1901. 
Survivors are two sons, Frank and Reuben at home; two brothers, Richard 
and Walter of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Haese of Burbank, Calif., 
and Mrs. John Holtz of Manitowoc; two grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 30, 1948   P. 2
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Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Haese, 75, of the town of Rockland, who 
died Saturday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Co-op 
funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the SS. John-James Evangelical Lutheran 
church in Reedsville. The Rev. Harold Eckhart will officiate and burial 
will be in Westside cemetery.
In addition to the survivors listed yesterday, the husband also survives.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 31, 1948  P. 2


JOHN HAESE

Funeral services for John Haese, 86, of the town of Rockland, who died Wednesday 
at home, will be at 2 pm Saturday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in West 
Side Church Cemetery.
Mr. Haese was born Sept. 25, 1879 in the town of Rockland, son of the late Carl 
and Fredricka Krueger Haese. He married Martha Klann Oct. 7, 1909 at St. John-
St. James Church, Reedsville. The couple farmed in the town of Rockland and his 
wife died in November, 1965. A son, six brothers and three sisters also preceded 
him in death.
Survivors are two sons, Elmer of Rt. 2, Reedsville and Victor on the home farm; 
a daughter, Mrs. Orrin Berge of Madison; nine grandchildren and a great 
grandchild.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 pm Friday until 10:30 am 
Saturday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 28, 1966 page M17
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Funeral services for John Haese, 86, of the Town of Rockland who died Wednesday, 
were at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The 
Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiated and burial was in the West Side Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Pallbearers were Elroy, Glen and Thomas Haese and John, William and Loren Berge.
Manitowoc Herald Time - May 2, 1966
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(26 Sep 1879/Apr 1966/SSDI)


LOUISE HAESE

Louise F. Haese, age 85 of the North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, died Monday, September 21, 1998, at the 
center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 1998, at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. Ross Henzi will officiate with 
burial in the West Side Cemetery, Reedsville.
She was born August 11, 1913, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late 
Albert and Amanda (Ebert) Haese. Louise worked at the North Shore Hospital in 
Milwaukee for over 20 years. She was a lifetime member of St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville.
Survivors include one brother and two sisters-in-law, Clarence and Dorothy Haese, 
Reedsville, Ovella Haese, Reedsville. She was preceded in death by one sister, 
Gretchen; two brothers, Roland and Elroy.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service 
at 11 a.m.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedville (sic), is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 23, 1998 P. A2
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(11 Aug 1913/21 Sep 1998/SSDI)


MARTHA HAESE

Mrs. John Haese, 79, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Robert Wendland 
officiating. Burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Haese was born March 12, 1886, in the Town of Rockland, daughter 
of the late William and Wilhelmina Bubolz Klann. She was married to 
John Haese at Reedsville Oct. 7, 1909, and the couple farmed in the 
Town of Rockland until retiring. She was a member of Ladies Aid 
Society.
Surviving are the husband, two sons, Elmer and Victor, on the home 
farm; a daughter, Mrs. Orrin Berge, of Madison; three sisters, Mrs. 
William Lau, of Potter, Mrs. Hubert Haese, of Rt. 1, Hilbert, and 
Miss Sara Klann, of Rt. 4, Chilton; six brothers, Gustave, Henry, 
Alfred and Edward, of Rt. 4, Chilton, Louis, of Rt. 1, Greenleaf, 
and Fred, of Lakewood, Calif.; nine grandchildren and a great 
grandchild. A son preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 4, 1965  P. 20 


NORA HAESE

Mrs. Elanora (Nora) Haese, 87, of rural Reedsville, died Tuesday, May 4, at 
Chilton Village Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. John-St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlan Kuschel will officiate and burial 
will be in Westside Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Haese was born Sept. 27, 1894, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late John and Ann Oestreich Holtz. She was married to August Haese, April 4, 
1918, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1951.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Helen Haese of Reedsville; 
a daughter, Miss Helma Haese of Manitowoc; three brothers, Ervin Holtz of 
Manitowoc, Reuben Holtz of Milwaukee,and Norman Holtz of Pewaukee; four sisters, 
Mrs. Elsie Musil of West Allis, and Mrs. Anna Skarda, Mrs. Erna Hoeffner and Mrs. 
Helen Snyder of Manitowoc; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Thursday and at the church Friday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, May 5, 1982 P. 3
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(b. 27 Sept. 1894/d. May 1982/SSDI)
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Mr. August Haese of Reedsille and Miss Eleanor Holtz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
John Holtz of the Town of Two Rivers, were married at the parsonage of St. 
John's church by Rev. Doehler Wednesday afternoon, April 3. The couple will 
reside near Reedsville.
The Reporter, Thursday, Apr. 11, 1918


OTTLIA HAESE

Mrs. Charles J. Haese, 72, nee Ottilie Boettcher, of Reedsville, died 
yesterday at the Holy Family hospital. She suffered a fractured leg 
in a fall four weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home of 
her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt Kitzerow of Cato, 
and at two o'clock from the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran church 
at Reedsville. Burial will be in the west side church cemetery at 
Reedsville.
Mrs. Haese was born at Maple Grove in 1870 and following her marriage 
to Mr. Haese they operated cheese factories at Berlin, Wis., and Maribel. 
Later they engaged in farming at Medford and for 30 years operated a 
farm at Maple Grove, retiring nine years ago. Mr. Haese died eight years 
ago. Since then Mrs. Haese made her home at Reedsville.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Kitzerow of Cato, Mrs. Barney Bucholz 
of Wayside, Mrs. Gerhard Wolfe and Adeline Haese of Milwaukee; four 
brothers, Herman and Fred of Reedsville, Louis of Medford, Henry of 
Montana; sister, Mrs. Ida Firkholz of Bonduel; and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 20, 1943  P. 2


OVELLA V. HAESE

Ovella Haese, age 70, of 16928 Hilltop Rd., Reedsville, died unexpectedly at 
her home on Wednesday, December 16, 1998.
Funeral Service will be held at NOON on Saturday, December 19, 1998, at St. 
John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy L. Nommemsen 
will officiate, burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville.
She was born March 9, 1928, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Robert 
and Frieda (Becker) Krueger. On September 24, 1949, she married Elroy W. Haese at 
Reedsville. Ovella attended area schools and graduated from Brillion High School 
where she made lifelong friends. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville, Sr. Citizens, and the American Legion Auxiliary of Reedsville.
Survivors include her children; Judy (Mike) Thompson, Milwaukee, Jean (Jon) 
Schwalbe, Manitowoc, Jim (Barb) Haese, Reedsville, Debra (Robert) White, Clarksville, 
TN.; eight grandchildren, Mike Thompson, Ben, Robert, Rhonda, Blaine, and Ray 
Schwalbe, Christopher, Adam, and Sara (Molly) Haese; a brother-in-law and sister-
in-law, Clarence and Dorothy Haese, Reedsville, and many other relatives and 
friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elroy, Roland and Hilda Haese, and Louise 
Haese.
Friends may call at the chruch on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1998


QUENTIN HAESE

REEDSVILLE (PG)-
Quentin Haese, 40, was found dead in bed Thursday morning at his home in the Town 
of Rockland. Death apparently was due to a heart attack.
Mr. Haese was born April 5, 1919, in the Town of Rockland, son of John and Martha 
Klann Haese. He never married and resided with his parents on the family farm.
Survivors are his parents; two brothers, Elmer and Victor, both on the home farm, 
and a sister, Mrs. Orrin Berge, Madison.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at SS. John and James Lutheran 
Church here. The Rev. John Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the West 
Side Church Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then 
at the church.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Friday, September 25, 1959 P. 16


RUBEN HAESE

Reuben Haese, 48, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died unexpectedly of a heart 
attack Wednesday afternoon at the farm home in the Town of Rockland.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. John-
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John 
Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the West Side Church 
Cemetery.
Mr. Haese, who never married, was born in Rockland on April 23, 1907, 
a son of the late Carl and Ida Oestreich Haese. He made his home with 
a brother, Frank, his only survivor, on the homestead farm.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from Friday afternoon 
until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 4, 1955  P. 25


TANYA CHERYL HAESE

Tanya Cheryl Haese, age 23, of 643 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly 
on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, following an automobile accident. She was born on 
Sept. 3, 1986, in Chilton, daughter of Howard and Nona (Knier) Haese. Tanya was 
a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 2005, and was currently employed 
as head cashier at Econofoods in Brillion. She was a member of St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville.
Survivors include her daughters: Katelynn and Jadynn, both at home; her parents; 
Howard and Nona Haese of Brillion; paternal grandparents: Howard and Helen Haese 
of Manitowoc; two brothers: Michael (Denise) Haese of Reedsville and their family, 
Mike, Kourtney and Mitchell, and Troy (Jesse) Haese of Chilton and their family, 
Elizabeth, Marissa and Madison; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She 
was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Mildred and Bernard Knier; and 
her brother: Timothy.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Sept.29, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Revs. Timothy Nommensen and Tom Pankow 
will officiate. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may 
call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and then 
at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, September 27, 2009 P. A3


TIMOTHY A. HAESE

Timothy Allen Haese, age 18, of 1625 Collins Marsh Road, Reedsville, died on 
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001 following a truck accident.
He was born Feb. 15, 1983 in Chilton, son of Howard and Nona (Knier) Haese. Tim 
was a 2001 graduate of Reedsville High School, and was working for St. Nazianz 
Milling in St. Nazianz. He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church 
in Reedsville.
Survivors include his parents, Howard and Nona of Reedsville; paternal grandparents, 
Howard Sr. and Helen Haese of Reedsville; two brothers, Michael (Denise) Haese of 
Reedsville, and Troy, at home; and a sister Tanya, at home. He is further survived 
by two nephews, Mike and Mitchell, and a niece Kourtney, and 18 aunts and uncles 
and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. 
Mildred and Bernard Knier, and an aunt Joan.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 at 1 p.m. at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy L. Nommensen will officiate, 
burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the church 
on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 19, 2001  P. A6


EARL A. HAGENOW

Earl Archie Hagenow
birth: 14 February 1896 Reedsville, Wis.
death: 22 February 1896 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Reedsville, Wis.
father: C.G. Hagenow
mother: Louise
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AMALIA HEBERER

Amelia Lilly Heberer(sic), 96, a resident of Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc, 
formerly of Reedsville, died Saturday, October 17, 1987 at the Health Care Center. 
Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, 
Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial to follow at Westside 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Heberer was born March 29, 1891 at New Fane, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Wilhelm and Emma Meilahn Buss. She married Louis Heberer on August 15, 1926 at New 
Fane. Mrs. Heberer was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville 
and the Ladies Aide.
Survivors include a step daughter and step son-in-law, Doris and Elroy Stueck of 
Reedsville; five step grandchildren, eight step great grandchildren and nieces and 
nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, June 2, 1946, two 
step great grandchildren and three sisters.
Friends may call at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, after 10 am 
Tuesday and until the hour of service. Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 
is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 19, 1987 page 14
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(b. 29 Mar 1891/d. Oct 1987/SSDI)


CHARLOTTE HEBERER

Mrs. Henry Heberer, 96, of Reedsville, lifelong county resident, died Monday 
night at the home of her daughter in law, Mrs. Louis Heberer. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 2 p.m. at St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. 
The Rev. John Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
She was born in Grimms in 1858 in the small community which was named after her 
father. In 1885 she was married to Henry Heberer and later they located on a farm 
east of Reedsville in Rockland. Her husband died in 1929. A son, Louis, continued 
to operate the farm and on his death a few years ago she moved to Reedsville with 
her daughter-in-law. 
Surviving are a son, Adolph of Kewaskum, Wis.; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Hoenig 
and Miss Martha Heberer of Milwaukee; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 12, 1954  P. 17 


HENRY HEBERER

Pioneer Settler Dies at His Home Here 
Mr. Henry Heberer who has been ill at his home here since December 1928 died 
Friday morning at 8:15 a.m. death coming to relieve his sufferings after 
everything was done by medical aid to effect a cure. 
Mr. Heberer was born December 15th, 1858 in Milwaukee and later lived with his 
parents in Kewaskum. Forty-four years ago he removed to Reedsville where he has 
since resided with his wife who formerly was Charlotte Grimm, of Grimms, Wis. 
He leaves besides his wife, five children, Adolph of New Fane, Kewskum, Eleanore, 
Mrs. E. Hoenig, of Milwaukee, Louis Heberer, Reedsville, Mrs. Herbert Krueger, 
Forest, Jct., and Miss Martha Heberer of Milwaukee. 
Three brothers, William and Tobias  (sic-one brother not named) of Kewauskum also 
survive. The funeral will take place Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and 1:45 
at Lutheran church, Rev. H. Koch officiating. 
Mr. Heberer was a devout member of the Lutheran church all his life having served 
as trustee of the Reedsville Lutheran church for eighteen years.
A kind husband and loving father and esteemed neighbor, Mr. Heberer will be sadly 
missed by his family and friends by whom he was highly esteemed. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 22, 1929  P. 5
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(Note: The b. date on tombstone doesn't match the obit)


LOUIS HEBERER

Louis F. Heberer, 57, Route 2, Reedsville died Sunday night at the Bellin 
Memorial hospital in Green Bay after an operation.
He was born May 20, 1889, in Maple Grove, and moved to the farm on route 2, 
Reedsville, where he had lived ever since, 46 years ago. He moved there 
with his parents and later operated it. For a time he operated an insurance 
agency in addition. In 1926 he married Amalia Buss who survives him. He 
attended Northwestern college in Watertown.
Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Henry Heberer; a daughter, Mrs. Elroy 
Stueck of Manitowoc; one grandchild; one brother, Adolph Heberer of Kewaskum; 
two sisters, Miss Martha Heberer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emil L. Hoening of 
Milwaukee. Four years ago his sister, Mrs. Herbert Krueger of Forest Junction, 
preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home at 
1:30 o'clock Thursday and at 2 o'clock at the Sts. John and James Lutheran 
church.
The body may be viewed at the fuenral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 3, 1946 P. 2
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Notes From Reedsville:
Louis Heberer, 40, a farming residing east of Reedsville and Joseph Vondraschek, 
54, residing near Grimms, are both patients at the hospital at Manitowoc as a 
result of accidents that happened within an hour of each other Monday afternoon. 
Heberer was at work at the barn in the afternoon when a hay fork fell from the 
loft, striking him in the chest and piercing one of his lungs. It is believed 
he will recover.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 4, 1929
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Wedding Bells Ring
Heberer-Schlei
Yesterday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock, Miss Sarah Schlei, the only daughter of Rev.
 and Mrs. Wm Schlei of Collins and Louis Heberer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Heberer 
of Reedsville, were  joined in marriage at the Lutheran church near Collins. Rev. 
Wm Schlei, father of the bride, performing the ceremony while Rev. Ph. Brenner 
of Kaukauna gave the wedding address. A sumptuous wedding supper was served 
by members of the congregation in the church parlors. Friends and relatives from 
near and far were guests at the wedding. Rev. M Sauer and family also was among 
them. 
Brillion News - Fri., Aug. 11, 1916 


HELENE HERZOG

Mrs. Louis Herzog, 78, (above), of Reedsville, died Saturday night at the 
home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Herzog, of 1311 
South 17th street. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville 
Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-James Evangelical 
Lutheran church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harold Eckert officiating. Burial will 
be in the west side cemetery at Reedsville. 
Mrs. Herzog, nee Helen Henning, was born in Herman, Sheboygan county, in 1870 
and in 1891 was married at Millersville to Mr. Herzog. They located on a farm 
in Maple Grove now operated by a son, Walter. The couple retired a number of 
years ago, moving to Reedsville. The couple observed its golden wedding in 1941. 
Mr. Herzog died five years ago. 
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Behnke and Mrs. Fred Wunsch of Reedsville; 
four sons, Gerhardt of Kohler, Louis of this city, Arvin of Millersville and Walter 
on the home farm; sister Mrs. John Dengel of Merrill; 23 grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville from Tuesday until the 
hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 19, 1948  P. 2 


LOUIS HERZOG

Louis Herzog Of Reedsville Dies At Home Today 
Reedsville-Louis Herzog, age 75, former resident of Sheboygan county, 
passed away at his home in the village of Reedsville early today. 
Mr. Herzog was born in Franklin, Sheboygan county, in 1868, and in 1891 
he was united in marriage with Miss Helene Henning. Following their marriage 
the couple purchased a farm in Maple Grove, Manitowoc county. They operated 
that farm until 1927 when Mr. and Mrs. Herzog moved to their present home 
in Reedsville. 
The deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters and four sons. They are: 
Mrs. Ernst Behnke of Reedsville and Mrs. Fred Wunsch of Collins, Gerhard of 
Kohler, Louis of Manitowoc, Arvin of Millersville, and Walter on the homestead 
farm at Maple Grove.
Two sisters also survive. They are: Mrs. Robert Goedeke of Ada and Mrs. Henry 
Rautmann of Johnsonville. 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the St. 
John-James Evangelical Lutheran church in Reedsville. 
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, May 26, 1943  P. 2 


JANICE HILLMANN

Janice Mae Hillmann, age 78, of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012 
at Brillion Westhaven. Janice was born on February 13, 1934 in the Town of Maple 
Grove, daughter of the late John and Delia (Behnke) Utke. She attended St. John 
St. James Lutheran School in Reedsville and graduated from Reedsville High School, 
Class of 1952. Janice married John Hillmann on June 20, 1953 at St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church. After high school she worked for one year at First National Bank, 
Manitowoc. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. 
Janice was a loving, stay at home mother on their dairy farm. She loved family 
gatherings with her children and grandchildren.
Janice is survived by her husband of 58 years, John; their four children, Joy 
(Rev. Jim) Bolda of Fall River, Wis., Jane (Rev. Tom) Schneider of Stevensville, 
Mich., Judy (Larry) Boettcher of Reedsville, Jeff (Molly) Hillmann of Green Bay; 
10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; one sister-in-law, Delores Schwalenberg and 
one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred (Toni) Hillmann. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends further survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
an infant brother, a granddaughter, Ashley Boettcher, her father-in-law and mother-
in-law and a brother-in-law, Cyril Schwalenberg.
Funeral services for Janice were held on Wednesday at St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. Officiating at the services were the Rev. Timothy Nommensen 
with burial at Westside Cemetery, Reedsville. A memorial fund has been established 
in Janice's name. Janice's family would like to thank Pastor Nommensen, Dr. Timothy 
Matman, the Hospice nurses, Brillion Westhaven's loving staff, Tracy, Ruth Denor 
and many other loving family members, cousins and neighbors.
Brillion News, Mar. 8, 2012


CARRIE HIRSCH

Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Lena (sic) Hirsch at her home in 
Dakota. The body will be brought to Reedsville for burial. Mrs. Hirsch is a 
sister of Mrs. Robt. Luedtke, Mrs. Henry Maertz, Mrs. Fred Thurow and Mrs. 
Albert Schultz of Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 9, 1931 P. 3
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Reedsville…The body of Mrs. Hirsch who died Tuesday at her home in Dakota arrived 
here Thursday evening and was taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Maertz, 
the funeral to be held from there Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and from the Lutheran church 
at 2:00. Rev. H. Koch will officiate at the services and the body will be interred 
in the Lutheran cemetery, southwest of the village. 
Manitowoc Herald News, April 11, 1931  P. 8 
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(Note: Carrie and Lena are both nicknames for Carolina. The dates match and we have
no other person with the surname Hirsch in the Reedsville cemeteries. I believe this
obit belongs with this person. This one is a judgement call.)


EDWARD W. HOAG

Edward W. Hoag, 82, of Reedsville, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc, following a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. John Wendland officiating. Burial will be 
in West Side Church Cemetery at Reedsville. 
Mr. Hoag was born Jan. 26, 1881, at Koshkonong, son of the late John and Alvina 
Webb Hoag. He married Jessie Bell Rook in 1904. She preceded him in death in 1912. 
In 1919, he married Mrs. Mathilda Chamberlain. She died in 1938. Feb. 9, 1952, he 
married Mrs. Paulina Glasow Krueger. She preceded him in death July 1, 1954. On 
June 26, 1956, he married Mrs. Frieda Krueger and the couple resided at Reedsville. 
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Kreifall of Milwaukee; five 
step-sons, Earl Chamberlain of Rockford, Ill., Clarence Reinke of Glen Richy, Pa., 
Walter Reinke of Omak, Wash., Harvey Reinke of Reedsville and Elroy Krueger of 
Clearfield, Pa.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Math Polifka of Rt. 1, Cato; a brother, 
William of Milton Junction; and a sister, Mrs. William Bryant of Whitewater. 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the 
casket will be moved to the church here the body will lie in state until the hour 
of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 25, 1962  P. 13 


PAULINE HOAG

Mrs. Edward W. Hoag, 69, died Thursday night at the farm home in the town of 
Rockland. She was found by her husband when he returned from work at a canning 
factory.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John-St. James 
Evangelical Church, Reedsville, the Rev. John Wendland officiating. Burial will 
be in the West Side Church Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Hoag, the former Pauline Glasow, was born Jan. 3, 1885, in the town of 
Rantoul, Calumet County, and was married to William Krueger. They farmed in the 
town of Rockland until Mr. Krueger died 12 years ago. She was married to Mr. 
Hoag Jan. 9, 1952, and the couple continued to operate the same farm.
Survivors include the husband and a brother, Arthur Glasow of Sheboygan Falls.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 10 a.m. Monday 
to 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 2, 1954  P. 15


FRITZ H. HOEPPNER

Fritz H. Hoeppner, age 78, of 319 Hoover Street, Whitelaw, passed away Friday, 
April 11, 2014 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center of Manitowoc.  
Fritz was born on June 7, 1935 in Manitowoc, son of the late Fred and Elfrida 
(Rackow) Hoeppner. He attended Manitowoc and Reedsville schools. Fritz served 
his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War from July 18, 1952 
to July 17, 1955. On April 27, 1957 he married the former Mary Ann Lemke in the 
Town of Liberty. Fritz worked at Manitowoc Cranes and retired March 17, 1998 
with 43 years of service. He was a member of St. John -St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church of Reedsville. He was also a member of Whitelaw Sportsman Club.
Fritz is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Ann, Whitelaw; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Susan (Todd) Rogala and Cheryl (David) Zipperer; two 
sons, David Hoeppner, Dale Hoeppner, all of Whitelaw; eight grandchildren, Ashley 
and Linsey Rogala, Kari (Matt) Bubolz, Craig (Angela) Zipperer, Danielle, Andrew, 
Lauren and Alex Hoeppner; three great grandchildren, Talen and Brody Bubolz, 
Aliyana Zipperer; five sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Marian Hoeppner, 
Valaria Stuckmann, Janice (Paul) Dettman, LuAnn Helgeson, Lois (Howard) Krueger; 
nieces; nephews; foster brothers and sisters; other relatives and friends also 
survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Elfrida Heoppner; one son, 
Keith Hoeppner; one granddaughter, Angela Zipperer; three brothers, Max, Albert 
and Paul Hoeppner; one sister, Erma Zahn; three brothers-in-law, Edward Zahn, 
Gilbert Stuckmann, Harold Helgeson; one sister-in-law, Margorie Hoeppner; two 
nieces, Lynn Hoeppner, Tami Dettman; three nephews, Ron Hoeppner, Glen Stuckmann, 
Gary Zahn; foster parents, Clarence and Anita Haelfrisch; foster brother, Giles 
Haelfrisch.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at St. 
John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 219 Manitowoc St., Reedsville. The 
Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate with burial to follow at St. John - St. 
James West Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday 
from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church and 
the Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home of 
Kellnersville is assisting the Hoeppner family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to thank Holy Family Memorial Medical Center emergency 
room staff, the 5th floor staff and the ICU Unit staff for all the compassionate 
care Fritz received.
Manitowoc Herald Times - April 13, 2014 


KEITH HOEPPNER

Keith Allan Hoeppner, 29, of 2?28 11th Street, Two Rivers, formerly of Whitelaw, 
died Saturday, May 5, 1990, as the result of a motorcycle accident.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John St. James Lutheran 
Church, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial to follow 
at Westside Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born November 13, 1960, in Manitowoc, son of Fritz and Mary Ann Lemke 
Hoeppner. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lutheran High School and was employed 
at Manitowoc Shipbulding. Keith served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 10 years. 
He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville.
Survivors include his parents, two sisters and brothers-in-law, S??an and Todd 
Regala and Cheryl and David Zipperer, all of Whitlelaw; two brothers, David of 
Valders and Dale at home. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a 
niece.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
and Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. untilt he time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter