Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: May 1960, Kewaunee, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; traveled to Kewaunee to attend a wedding
• Misc: 23 Jul 1961, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; celebrated their silver wedding anniversary
• Misc: Sep 1961, Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, United States; went to visit his sister

Notes:

Buried:
Holy Cross Cemetery

Lewellyn married KELLIHER, Lorraine Louise on 23 Jul 1936. Lorraine (daughter of KELLIHER, Walter H. and KOWASH, Anna) was born on 31 Oct 1913 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 18 May 1979 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Holy Cross Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  Sandy Bay Country School
• Occupation: stonemason for "Immel Construction Company", Fond du Lac, "Hamann
• Education: 1923, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  Washington High School
• Occupation: Oct 1923, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; Address:
  Otto Schmidt Construction Company
• Funeral: 23 Aug 1993, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  Calvary Lutheran Church

Notes:

Occupation:
The company built several post office buildings in Illinois, such as within the cities of Elgin and Wheaton. In 1923, the company built the Medinah Country Clubhouse and golf ground buildings for the Shriners.The company helped build the Two Rivers Post Office in 1933. Through this work he became a master stone mason.

Erhardt married HELS, Viola Ruth Elizabeth on 25 Nov 1935 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. Viola (daughter of HELS, Carl Frederick and BUNDE, Emilie M.) was born on 14 Jun 1908 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 5 Jan 1965 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 7 Jan 1965 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Manitowoc Herald Times (Manitowoc, WI) > 1965 > January > 5

Meineke

Mrs. Erhardt Meineke, 56, of 2309 Washington St., Two Rivers, died Tuesd ay morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She has been in failing heal th for nearly a year.

Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Thursday at Calvary Evangelical Luther an Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.W. Oechler officiating. Burial wi ll be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.

Mrs. Meineke, nee Viola Hels, was born June 14, 1908, at Milwaukee, daught er of the late Charles and Emily Bunde Hels. When she was three the fami ly brought her to Chicago where she received her elementary and prepato ry education. She was married Nov. 28, 1935. at Bethany Evangelical Churc h, Chicago. Following the marriage the couple took up residence in Two Ri vers where she resided since. She was a member of the Two Rivers chapt er of the Order of Easter Star and the Ladies Guild of Calvary church.

Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Florian (Marilyn) Ro hr and Mrs. James (Joyce) Beth of Two Rivers and Mrs. Kenneth (Beverly) Et zelmueller, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Lauretta Kneckow, of Waucond a, Ill., and Mrs. Esther Traxel, of St. Louis, Mo. and two grandchildren.

Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 4 P. M. Wednesday until 11 am Thursday when the casket will be taken to the chu rch where the body will lie in state until time of service. Memorial serv ices by the Eastern Star chapter will be at the funeral chapels at 7:30 P. M. Wednesday.


Manitowoc Herald Times (Manitowoc, WI) > 1965 > January > 9
Meineke Funeral
Funeral Services for Mrs. Erhardt Meineke, 56, of 2309 Washington St., Two Rivers, who died Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.W. Oechler officiating. Burial was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.

Palbearers were Donald and Dale Meineke, Paul and William Menges Jr., Roy Jindra and Warren Traxel.

Florian married LEBOTTE, Josephine on 16 Jun 1906 in Door, Wisconsin, United States. Josephine (daughter of LEBOTTE, John B. and GASPARD, Adina) was born on 6 Dec 1885 in Wisconsin, United States; died on 17 May 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Obit: 23 Sep 1941, Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States

Walter married KOWASH, Anna on 27 Oct 1907. Anna (daughter of KOWASH, Martin and HETTICH, Mary J.) was born on 2 Nov 1886 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 27 Dec 1953 in Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Two Rivers Woman Killed
Three Hurt in Auto Crash

Mrs. Anna Kelliher Dies Near Kaukauna

Kaukauna - A Two Rivers woman was killed and three other persons were injured, two seriously, in a collision of two automobiles at the intersection of Highways 10 and 55 five miles south of Kaukauna, shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday.

The dead woman is Mrs. Anna Kelliher, 67, 2323 13th St. Two Rivers.

The injured:
Mrs. Flora Kriwanek, 68, 2123 12th St., Two Rivers, serious, internal injuries. Reported in grave condition.

Mrs. Rachel Dohr, 48, 2116 Washington St., Two Rivers, internal injuries, shock, fractured chest wall. Condition fair.

Supervisor Theodore A. (Ted) Dohr, 49, 2116 Washington St., Two Rivers, fractured right wrist.

Mrs. Kelliher lost her life as a result of internal injuries when the automobile driven my Dohr, who with his wife, and Mrs. Kriwanek, also passengers, was struck on the right side by a car drive by Frank Forman, 71, 611 Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., at the intersection of the two state highways.

Killed Outright

Mrs. Kelliher, according to the report, was in the rear seat of the Dohr car, and was killed outright by the impact of the crash. Ambulances rushed the injured of both cars to St. Elizabeth Hospital at nearby Appleton.

The Two Rivers party was on its way to Appleton tp attend the first Mass of Rev. Norbert James Rath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome K. Rath, former Two Rivers residents, which was held at St. Therese Catholic church at Appleton Sunday morning. the Rev. Rath, who had attended St. Mark parochial School at Two Rivers, had been ordained at Green Bay on Saturday. All were friends of the Rath family.

The attending physician said Monday morning that the condition of Mrs. Kriwanek was still grave and that she had suffered a sinking spell earlier in the morning. He added that he believed that Mrs. Dohr, also critically injured in the crash, was out of danger unless complications set in.

It was reported that Forman's wife, 67, one of the passengers in the other car, was near death Monday, as a result of injuries received in the crash. She received a lacerated scalp, several fractured bones and internal injuries and has been under an oxygen tent at the Appleton hospital since. Forman, is also in a critical condition with a skull fracture. The other occupant of the machine, Ronald Wold, 17, Y.M.C.A., Rockford, Ill. received lesser injuries.

Inquest Planned

Dohr, a Two Rivers barbershop operator and a veteran member of the Manitowoc County Board, was driving west on Highway 10, when it was alleged that the Forman car going south on Highway 55, went through the arterial sign without stopping to plow into the middle of the right side of the Dohr machine. The Dohr car, which rolled over several times after being struck is a complete wreck.

Dr. John Knauf, Stockbridge, coroner of Calumet county, said Monday that an inquest into the fatal accident will be held at a time when the injure will be able to testify.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Kelliher will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Mrs. Kelliher, nee Anna Kowash, was born in Two Rivers in 1886, and a daughter of the late Martin and Marry Hettich Kowash. She was married in Two Rivers in 1908 to Walter Kelliher, who preceded her in death 12 years ago.

For many years Mrs. Kelliher was active in affairs of the Camp 7679, Royal Neighbors of America, Two Rivers, of which she was a past oracle. She was also active in circles of the St. Mark Church, including the Altar Society.

Surviving Mrs. Kelliher are two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Felber of Tannery Road, Two Rivers, and rms. Lewellyn Rohr of Two Rivers, and two sons, Lloyd of Ripon and First Lt. Earl Kelliher with the U.S. Air Force at Rapid City, S.D., four sisters, Mrs. Maxwell Brown of Birminham, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Strong, Miss Elizabeth Kowash, and Mrs. Heber Clayton of Two Rivers, and 11 grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Manitowoc Herald-Times | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | Monday, December 28, 1953 | Page 1

Other Events and Attributes:

• Elected: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; First Treasurer of the school board; Address:
  Town of Two Rivers
• Funeral: Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
• Orgs: Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
• Census: 1880, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
• Elected: 1884; Pound Master
• Elected: 1886, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Constable and Highway Overseer; Address:
  Town of Two Rivers
• Elected: 1892, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Justice of the Peace; Address:
  Town of Two Rivers
• Elected: 1894, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
  Town of Two Rivers
• Elected: 1895, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Town treasurer and Justice of Peace; Address:
  Town of Two Rivers
• Elected: 1907, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Constable and Highway Overseer; Address:
  Town of Two Rivers
• Elected: 1908, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Highway overseer; Address:
  Town of Two Rivers
• Elected: 1911, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Town Treasurer; Address:
  Town of Two Rivers
• Occupation: 1890–1920, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; agent for the Mishicot Fire Insurance company for 30 years
• Accident: Aug 1920, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; thrown from his milk wagon while, enroute , to the Range line creamery, with milk

Notes:

Elected:
Charles Meineke, who formerly lived on the farm now owned by Elmer Petri, served as treasurer and Ferdinand Witt served as the director of the first school board in the district. Their pay at this time was about $10.00 a year.

Elected:
Town Treasurer, but refused to qualify; Rudolph Bischoff did not find bod, Charles Meineke was appointed and approved.

Accident:
CHARLES MEINEKE News article and obituary

Chas. Meinecke(sic), residing three miles north of Two Rivers on the
Kewaunee Road, was severely injured Monday morning, sustaining a broken
arm and other injuries. He fell from his milk wagon while taking the
morning's milking to the Range Line Creamery. Mr. Meinecke was well
known having resided in the Town of Two Rivers for many years.
The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 12, 1920
*************
Charles Meinecke(sic) passed away at Holy Family Hospital Monday
morning. The misfortune experienced last week in falling from his wagon
while driving to the Rangeline Cheese Factory resulted in internal
injuries which caused his death.
Deceased was born in 1861 in the Town of Two Rivers where he has always
resided. He was held in high regard by the community as a possessor of
fine qualities of manhood and good citizenship. He was a member of the
town board of education and has for the past 30 years been agent for the
Mishicot Fire Insurance Co. He was a trustee of St. John's Lutheran
Church. The funeral was today from the home with services at St. John's
Lutheran Church. Deceased leaves a widow, six sons, Erwin, Raymond,
Herbert, William, Harold and Erhart and three daughters, Mrs. Alvin E.
Jindra, Mrs. Wm Menges and Miss Esther. Also two sisters, Mrs. William
Schaefer of Two Rivers and Mrs. John Wetencamp of California.
The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 26, 1920
~~~~~~~
CHARLES MEINEKE

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mr. Chas Meineke, aged 59, died Monday morning at Holy Family
Hospital where he was taken two weeks ago after having been hurt
in an accident. While Mr. Meineke was on his way to the creamery
he fell from his wagon and received internal injuries. He was born
in the Town of Two Rivers, September 2, 1861 and resided there his
entire life. He is survived by his wife and nine children, six boys
and three girls who are Mrs. Alvin F. Jindra, Mrs. Wm Menges, Erwin,
Raymond, Esther, Herbert, William, Harold and Erhardt, also by two
sisters, Mrs. Philip Schaefer of the Town of Two Rivers and Mrs.
John Wetencamp of Altadena, California. Chas Meinke was a prosperous
farmer and was highy respected by all who knew him.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 26, 1920

Buried:
Pioneers Rest Cemetery

Carl married SCHMIDT, Wilhelmina Maria on 7 Apr 1890 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. Wilhelmina (daughter of SCHMIDT, Johann Joachim and GARTZ, Dorothea Elizabeth) was born on 23 Aug 1867 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 9 Mar 1937 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married BUNDE, Emilie M. on 20 Jul 1901 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Emilie (daughter of BUNDE, Henry William and DRAEGER, Lauretta) was born on 8 Nov 1875 in Germany; died on 1 Dec 1956; was buried in Norridge, Cook, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1886