Notes:

Died:
Alvin Becker

Alvin, aged fourteen months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herm Becker, died on Saturday.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from St. John's church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 17, 1916

Notes:

In 1920 after the death of his wife, Herman was living with William and Meta Blum in Two Rivers. Their son Alfred was living with Mary's parents and sister.

Died:

Gas Victim Dies Today Without Regaining Consciousness

HERMAN BECKER PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL

Overcome by Fumes When Coffee Pot Boils Over In His Small Home on Sunday

After lingering in an unconscious condition since Sunday afternoon, when he was overcome by gas in his home, Herman Becker, died early this morning at the Municipal hospital.

Mr. Becker, who lived in a small home on Twenty-fourth street, west of Pioneer's Rest cemetery, was found in an unconscious condition by William Meyer, Madison street, when the latter visited the home late Sunday afternoon. He was lying on the bed and a pot of coffee that, he had put on the gas jet had boiled over extinguishing the flame and allowing the rooms to fill with gas.

Coroner W. G. Kemper of Manitowoc was notified and with Police Chief Logan made an investigation, and on entering the home, which Becker occupied alone, found it filled with gas fumes. The pilot light on the range was still burning. It is believed that Becker had placed the coffee pot on the stove before lying down and while he slumbered it boiled over. No inquest will be held.

Burial on Friday

Funeral services for the deceased will be held Friday afternoon from the St. John's Lutheran church. He was 48 years of age. Mr. Becker was born in the town of Mishicot, January 29, 1873, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Becker, early setters of that vicinity. On October 12, 1910 Mr. Becker was married to Mary Wenholz, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich Wenholz. well known Mishicot residents. Mrs. Becker preceded him in death in 1918, having been the victim of influenza.

Resident Here 25 Years

One son. Alfred, 19, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Becker, who has made his home with his grandparents , Mr. and Mrs. Wenholz since the death of his mother.

Several years later Mr. Becker was married to Mrs. Schuette of Sheboygan but was divorced a short time late.

Besides his son, Mr. Becker leaves two brothers, Fred Becker, of Glenn, Minn., and Rudolph, on the old homestead in the town of Mishicot, and a sister, Mrs. John Ritter of the town of Mishicot.

Mr. Becker was a resident of the city for more than 25 years and had been employed in the polishing department of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. since 1919. Previously he was employed as a driver for the old Two Rivers Coal Company and the C. Reiss Coal Company.

Manitowoc Herald News | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | Wednesday, November 25, 1931 | Page 12

Herman married WENHOLZ, Mary on 12 Oct 1910. Mary (daughter of WENHOLZ, Diedrich Johann and CARSTENS, Sophie Wilhelmina) was born on 28 Dec 1887 in Wisconsin, United States; died on 23 Dec 1918 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
MARY Becker

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Herman Becker, aged 32, died of pneumonia Monday morning at her home in this city. She is survived by her husband and one child. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 26, 1918
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MARY BECKER

A wife and mother was called away Sunday night when Mrs. Herman Becker died at her home on 20th Street, leaving her husband and little boy, aged six years. She was a victim of influenza. Deceased was formerly Miss Mary Wenholtz of the Town of Mishicot where she was born 31 years ago. Rev. Doehler officiated at the funeral held this afternoon.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 26, 1918

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1866

Notes:

Died:

Diedrich married CARSTENS, Sophie Wilhelmina on 19 Aug 1883 in Newtonburg, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. Sophie (daughter of CARSTENS, Johann Herman and BOLI, Marie Dorothee Sophie) was born on 14 Nov 1862 in Newtonburg, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 17 Sep 1944 in Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 20 Sep 1944 in Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Mishicot Public Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Emigration: 7 Jun 1867, Bremen, Germany

Notes:

Declaration of Intent
WENHOLZ:
L. F..........Hannover......1825...Baltimore.....1867 Jun....1870 Apr 12

Evergreen Cemetery W2-205-1

Emigration:
Ship Leocadia
Port of Departure Bremen
Place of Origin Bremen
Port of Arrival: Baltimore, Maryland

Ludwig Friedrich Wenholz 07 Jun 1867 42 Male
Johanna Wenholz 07 Jun 1867 40 Female
Christine Wenholz 07 Jun 1867 11 Female
Ludwig Wenholz 07 Jun 1867 9 Male
Johann Wenholz 07 Jun 1867 7 Male
Hermann Wenholz 07 Jun 1867 5 Male
Another transcription:
Mantuwick should be spelled Manitowoc
1 Lud. Fried. Warholz 72 Bremen Bremen Mantuwi ck Joiner
2 Johanne Warholz 40 Bremen Bremen Mantuwic k
3 Christine Warholz 11 Bremen Bremen Mantuwic k
4 Ludwig Warholz 9 Bremen Bremen Mantuwic k
5 Johann Warholz 7 Bremen Bremen Mantuwic k
6 Hermann Warholz 5 Bremen Bremen Mantuwic k
7 Christine Galjer 40 Bremen Bremen Mantuwic k
8 Metz Vielstich 20 Hanoveran Lesum Mantuwic k

Friedrich married GAETJEN, Johanna Margaretha on 23 Oct 1853. Johanna was born on 25 Apr 1826 in Bremen, Germany; died on 6 Jul 1882; was buried on 9 Jul 1882 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Evergreen Cemetery W2-205-1

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 5 Aug 1851

Notes:

Immigration:
on Ship Stephani

Johann married BOLI, Marie Dorothee Sophie on 24 Sep 1850 in Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany. Marie (daughter of BOLI, Johann Wilhelm Ludwig and ENGELBOSTEL, Ilse Dorthea Sophie) was born on 17 Jul 1825 in Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]