- THOMAS CHALOUPKA
The Two Rivers Reporter
T. Chaloupka Dies at Farm Home in Gibson
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Pioneer of county who Lived in Gibson 65 Years Dies
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Thomas Chaloupka, 78, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, who lived in the vicinity of the town of Gibson for 65 years, died in the township of Gibson yesterday. Death was due to complications attendant upon advancing age.
Born in Bohemia on December 15, 1859, Chaloupka came to this country and directly to Wisconsin when 13 years of age. For many years he engaged in farming, retiring several years ago to come to the residence where he resided until his death.
A first wife whom he married over 50 years ago, died a number of years ago and in 1898 he married Anna Shedivy who with four children: Mrs Willard Mott, Mrs. Sam Mott, Gibson, Edwin on the home farm, and Adolph of Larrabee, a brother Joseph of Mishicot, 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive him.
The body is at the Specht funeral home at Mishicot and will be removed to the home tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday from the Presbyterian church at Melnik, Rev. Junek officiating.
CHLOUPKA
TWO RIVERS, (Special)-
Thomas Chloupka, 78, resident in the vicinity of the town of Gibson for 65 years, died at his home in Gibson township yesterday.
Born in Bohemia on December 15, 1859, Mr. Chloupka came to this country and directly to Wisconsin when 13 years of age. For many years he engaged in farming, retiring several years ago to come to the residence at which he died. His first wife died a number of years ago and in 1898 he married Anna Shedivy who, with four children, Mrs. Willard Mott and Mrs. Sam Mott, Gibson, Edwin, on the home farm and Adolph of Larrabee, a brother Joseph of Mishicot, 26 grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive him.
The body is at the Specht funeral home at Mishicot and will be removed to the home tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock from the home and at 2:30 o'clock Saturday from the Presbyterian church at Melnik, Rev. Frank Junek officiating.
Herald Times August 26, 1937 pg. 2
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