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- [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.
- [S8] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald Times - 2Manitowoc, Leonard Breitwisch; obituary; 25 October 1969; page 4; viewed online; 23 January 2023.
LEONARD BREITWISCH
Leonard C. Breitwisch, 78, of 1622 Division St., Manitowoc, a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, choir for 47 years, and past president and 10-year director of the Freier Saengerbund, died Friday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John United Church of Christ. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Breitwisch was born July 12, 1891, at Milwaukee, son of the late Frederick and Paulina Heinzerling Breitwisch. He came to Manitowoc in 1910, and married the former Elvina Bunschek Nov. 1, 1911.
Co-founder of the Breitwisch and Lange Cartage Co., Manitowoc, he assumed sole opertion of the business in 1935 until his retirement Jan. 1, 1956. In addition to his other activities, he was a member of the Royal League and the Manitowoc
Yacht Club. He was an avid lawn decorator during the Christmas season and also was an artist by hobby.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Edward, of Manitowoc; two grandsons and one great-greandson.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, after 4 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 25, 1969 P.4
- [S41] Website - FindAGrave, viewed online; 23 January 2023; Leonard C. E. Breitwisch;.
Leonard C. Breitwisch
BIRTH 12 Jul 1891
DEATH 25 Oct 1969 (aged 78)
BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
PLOT U-38-5-3
MEMORIAL ID 95201010
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Jindra and Chaloupka Families
1891 - 1969 (78 years)
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