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- [S10] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter- Legacy.com, Joyce E. Beth; Obituary; 14 November 2017; viewed online; 21 August 2019.
Beth, Joyce E.
Joyce E. Beth, age 77, lifetime resident of Two Rivers, died peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017 with her family at her side.
Joyce was born in Two Rivers on March 25, 1940 to the late Erhardt and Viola (Hels) Meineke. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1958 and earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh in 1962. She worked as a second grade teacher in the West Allis School District from 1962-1963, and taught first grade at J.F. Magee School in Two Rivers from 1963 until her retirement in 2002. Joyce also worked with the Guided Reading Program for many years after her retirement at Magee Elementary School. On June 27, 1964, she married James E. Beth at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Two Rivers, with the Rev. George Beth presiding. The couple enjoyed many years of traveling together, and vacations to Florida in winter time.
Joyce also enjoyed gardening and cultural events. She was very active at the Lester Public Library, serving on the board of directors in 2001; she served as Senior Volunteer Coordinator; Arbor Day chairman at J.F. Magee School; served on the Board of the Salvation Army in 2003; and served as a member of the Two Rivers Educational Horizons Foundation. She was a member of the AAUW (served as secretary, fund raiser chair, and named honoree in 1999); she was a longtime member of the Cool City Garden Club (serving as president from 1988-2000); Order of Eastern Star (past secretary); Garden Club Federation (district director 1993-95, 1999-2001, and 2003-2007); Sheboygan district 110% award 1998; and Delta Kappa Gamma (membership chairman). From 1970-1987 Joyce remained very active at Calvary Lutheran Church in Two Rivers, serving as Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Superintendent. She also served on the Board of Education.
Survivors include her husband, Jim; one daughter & son-in-law, Christine and Brian Olson of Valders, and their son, Aric; sister & brother-in-law, Marilyn and Florian Rohr of rural Two Rivers, and their family: David (Pat) Rohr, Debra (Randy) Mueller, Dennis (Jan) Rohr, Barbara Rohr and her son, Bradley, and Dean (Sandra) Rohr; sister & brother-in-law, Beverly (Ken) Etzelmueller of Germantown, and their family: Steven (Kristin) Etzelmueller & family; Kristen Etzelmueller; and one sister-in-law, Joni (Beth) Rayome of Two Rivers; along with many great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Danielle (Beth) Olson.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1921 Adams Street, Two Rivers on Tuesday (TODAY) from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday morning from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1921 Adams Street, Two Rivers. Rev. Vicki Fink will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Memorials may be made to the Lester Public Library, Calvary Lutheran Church, or the Salvation Army.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Beth family with funeral arrangements.Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Nov. 14, 2017
- [S8] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald Times - 2Manitowoc, Erhardt William Meineke; obituary; 20 August 1993; viewed online; 21 August 2019.
ERHARDT WILLIAM MEINEKE
Erhardt William Meineke, entered his eternal home on Thursday, August 19, 1993. He resided at 2309 Washington St., Two Rivers, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday August 23, 1993, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate with burial in the Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Meineke was born January 8, 1906, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late Charles and Minnie Schmidt Meineke. He attended the former Sandy Bay Country School and graduated in 1923 from Washington High School, the first class to graduate from the new school building.
In October 1923, he went to Chicago and worked for his uncle's construction company, "Otto Schmidt Construction Company." 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.
He married the former Viola Hels, of Chicago, at Bethany Church, Chicago, Ill., on November 25, 1935. They returned to Two Rivers to reside. She preceded him in death on January 5, 1965.
He worked for the "Immel Construction Company", Fond du Lac, "Hamann Construction Company", "Hoffman Brothers", and various other companies.
He retired in 1970 as a stone mason and observed his Union Mason membership of 50 years membership in 1988. A 32nd degree Mason, he entered the Masonic Order in Chicago, Ill. In the late 1970's. He observed 50 year membership of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons in 1977. He was a Past High Priest of Barny G. Lyman Chapter and Past Associated Patron and Patron of Manitowoc and Two Rivers Chapters of Eastern Stars. He was awarded the Royal Arch Man of the Year Award for the State of Wisconsin in 1988. He was honorary Past Commander of Manitowoc Knights of Templar No. 45. He is currently a member of the Two Rivers Shrine Club of Tripoli Temple, Milwaukee, Kewaunee-Algoma Chapter of Order of Eastern Stars No. 228, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65,Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Manitowoc Council No. 18, Manitowoc Commandery No. 45 Knights Templar, and Two Rivers Senior Center.
He was on the Property Committee of Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, for many years. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling, golf, bowling, playing cards,and attending sports events.He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Florian Rohr, Two Rivers, Joyce and James Beth, Two Rivers, Beverly and Kenneth Etzelmueller, Wauwatosa, eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruth (Harold) Meineke, Two Rivers, Mrs. Hattie (Herbert) Meineke, Manitowoc, Mrs. Esther (Leonard) Traxel, Janesville; nieces and nephews. Hewas preceded in death by his wife, three sisters, four brothers, and one grandchild.
The family appreciates the help of friends, neighbors, North End Home Care helpers, the Medical Staff of Park Lawn Home, and Two Rivers Community Hospital, Clergy, and the caring individuals who helped in any way.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital in Chicago, Ill.,Milwaukee Children's Hospital or the donor's choice.Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Masonic Services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home.
- [S416] Report - Meineke Family History, Created by Ellen Rohr from notes of Marilyn Rohr.
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