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- [S416] Report - Meineke Family History, Created by Ellen Rohr from notes of Marilyn Rohr.
- [S8] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald Times - 2Manitowoc, Ethel Breitwisch; obituary; 1 August 1999; page A2; viewed online; 20 August 2019.
ETHEL BREITWISCH
Ethel A. Breitwisch, age 82, of 1622 Division St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, July 30, 1999, at St. Mary's Home for the Aged, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 1999, at St. John's United Church of Christ. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert Meyer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born March 8, 1917, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Alvin and Leona Meineke Jindra. On October 18, 1941, she married Edward Breitwisch, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, in Mishicot. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1989.
Ethel was employed at the former Faugust Shoe Shop, Manitowoc for 20 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc, Rahr West Art Museum, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, and the Manitowoc Yacht Club Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Linda Breitwisch, Plymouth, and Ronald and Jane Breitwisch, Marion, Iowa; three grandchildren, Rick, David and Sheri; and one great-grandson, Cody; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Roy and Carol Jindra, Mishicot, Alvin and Billie Fey Jindra, Madison, Daniel and Patricia Jindra, Kiel; one sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Emil Schleis, Mishicot; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, and Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Ethel greatly enjoyed camping with her sons, and extended family of brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Ethel and her husband, Edward, leave a legacy of nearly 40 years of animated Christmas displays at their home at the corner of 17th and Division. Ethel depended on the support of special friends, such as Carol Boeder and neighbors, Andy and Joan Konitzer. She will greatly be missed by all.
- [S8] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald Times - 2Manitowoc, Edward W Breitwisch; obituary; 24 July 1989; page B11; viewed online; 20 August 2019.
EDWARD W. BREITWISCH
Edward W. Breitwisch, 74, of 1622 Division Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, July 22, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Rev. Charles Morkin will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Breitwisch was born May 7, 1915 in Manitowoc, son of the late Leonard and Alvina Bunschek Breitwisch. He married the former Ethel Anna Jindra on October 18, 1941 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishicot. He attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School, graduating with the Class of 1932. He and his wife were owner and operator of a neighborhood grocery business for 15 years located at 6th and York Street, Manitowoc. Mr. Breitwisch was then employed with Sears and Roebuck Company of Manitowoc for 20 years until his retirement in 1978.
Mr. Breitwisch was well known in the community for his annual animated Christmas display located at their home adjacent to the Pulaski Park. The tradition was started in 1932 and he continued the display for over 50 consecutive years. He was past commander of the Manitowoc Yacht Club and also was a member of Manitowoc Eagles club Aerie 706 and past president of the St. John United Church of Christ Church Council.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel A. Breitwisch of Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Linda of Plymouth, Ronald and Jane of Marion, Iowa; three grandchildren, Rick Breitwisch of Plymouth, Sheryl and David Breitwisch of Marion, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Harriet.Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm this Monday and Tuesday at the church from 12 noon until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ Organ Fund or American Cancer Society.
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