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- [S41] Website - FindAGrave, viewed online; 1–January 2023; Richard A. Meineke, Memorial ID 15048802; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150438802/richard-a-meineke.
Richard A. Meineke
BIRTH 1937
DEATH 1963 (aged 25–26)
BURIAL Forest View Cemetery Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
PLOT A-5-4
MEMORIAL ID 150438802
- [S105] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Two Rivers Reporter, Funeral Services for Richard Allen Meineke; obituary; 27 December 1963; page M-11; viewed online; 31 January 2023; http://www.2manitowoc.com/89CMeobit.html.
RICHARD A. MEINEKE
Funeral services for Richard Allen Meineke, 26, of 2310 Washington St., Two Rivers, who died Thursday morning as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident in returning from a deer hunting trip Nov. 29, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Meineke was born May 24, 1937, at Two Rivers, son of Harold and Ruth Stueck Meineke. He attended St. John Parochial School and Washington High School, Two Rivers, graduating in 1955. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1958 after which time he was employed by his father at Two Rivers Motor Co.
Besides his parents he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Allan Shambeau, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. at the church.
Two Rivers Reporter, December 27, 1963 P. M-11
- [S105] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Two Rivers Reporter, Funerarl Services for Richard Allen Meineke; news article; 29 November 1963; Pages 1 and T-3; viewed online; 31 January 2023; http://www.2manitowoc.com/89CMeobit.html.
Richard A Meineke
Calvin Earley Victim; Two Others Hurt Vehicle Misses Curve, Snaps Two Poles, Rams Tree
MISHICOT-A deer hunting trip to northern Wisconsin ended in tragedy early Friday for three young men from Two Rivers whose car failed to negotiate a curve two miles west of this village on Highway 147.
Calvin J. Earley, 24, of 2614-14th St., was killed instantly in the crash and two companions were injured, one critically. Hospitalized at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital were Richard A. Meineke, 26, 2310 Washington St., the driver, and Sheldon Domnitz, 24, of 1714-21st St., Two Rivers.
Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said Meineke was in critical condition with head and chest injuries and a severe jaw injury. Domnitz was believed to be less seriously hurt.
Numerous Injuries
Earley suffered numerous severe injuries including a skull fracture, crushed chest and broken arms and legs. A passerby, Richard Hess, 20, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, tried unsuccessfully to revive Earley at the scene with mouth to mouth resuscitation. (snip-traffic stats)
The accident was investigated by County Police Officers Tony Kubis and Leo Naidl, who said the three men were returning to Two Rivers from a hunting trip in the Eagle River area. They had left that city about 5 p.m. Thursday. Police were notified of the accident at 12:06 a.m. Friday.
Wrapped Around Tree
The officers reported that the car was traveling east on 147 at a high rate of speed when it failed to make the curve. It struck and broke two telephone poles before slamming head-on into a large tree which measured about 20 inches in diameter. The car reportedly traveled 383 feet off the roadway before it hit the tree. The 1960 model vehicle literally was wrapped around the tree. The pedal from the clutch or brake was found in the center of the front seat where the three men had been sitting. The steering wheel and dashboard were crushed up against the roof of the vehicle, according to Officer Kubis.
Meineke stayed in the wrecked vehicle. The other two were found lying just out the right front door. Several rifles owned by the men were smashed or damaged by the terrific impact.
Funeral Services (snip Earley obituary) Two Rivers Reporter, November 29, 1963 Pages 1 and T-3
RICHARD A. MEINEKE
- [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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Jindra and Chaloupka Families
1937 - 1963 (26 years)
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