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- [S112] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter - 2manitowoc.com, Charles Meineke; obituary; 26 August 1920; viewed online; 21 August 2019.
Charles Meinecke(sic) passed away at Holy Family Hospital Monday morning. The misfortune experienced last week in falling from his wagon while driving to the Rangeline Cheese Factory resulted in internal injuries which caused his death. Deceased was born in 1861 in the Town of Two Rivers where he has always resided. He was held in high regard by the community as a possessor of fine qualities of manhood and good citizenship. He was a member of the town board of education and has for the past 30 years been agent for the Mishicot Fire Insurance Co. He was a trustee of St. John's Lutheran Church. The funeral was today from the home with services at St. John's Lutheran Church. Deceased leaves a widow, six sons, Erwin, Raymond, Herbert, William, Harold and Erhart and three daughters, Mrs. Alvin E. Jindra, Mrs. Wm Menges and Miss Esther. Also two sisters, Mrs. William Schaefer of Two Rivers and Mrs. John Wetencamp of California.
- [S416] Report - Meineke Family History, Created by Ellen Rohr from notes of Marilyn Rohr.
- [S41] Website - FindAGrave, viewed online; 31 January 2023; Harold Henry Meineke, memorial ID 150438778; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150438778/harold-henry-meineke.
Harold Henry Meineke
BIRTH 26 Nov 1902
DEATH 16 Jan 1987 (aged 84)
BURIAL Forest View Cemetery Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
PLOT A-5-4
MEMORIAL ID 150438778
- [S148] Vital Records - Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930 -Family Search, Viewed online; 21 August 2019; (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK85-CC62 : 15 March 2018), Charles B Meineke and Mary W Schmidt, 07 Apr 1890; citing Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,292,013.
Viewed online; 21 August 2019; (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK85-CC62 : 15 March 2018), Charles B Meineke and Mary W Schmidt, 07 Apr 1890; citing Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,292,0
Charles B MeinekeWisconsin, County Marriages, 1836-1911Tools
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Name: Charles B Meineke
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 07 Apr 1890
Event Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
Father's Name: John B
Mother's Name: Catharina W Schick
Spouse's Name: Mary W Schmidt
Spouse's Father's Name: B Schmidt
Spouse's Mother's Name: Dorothea Gartz
Page: 1853
Should be Charles P Meineke
Father of groom is John P.
Spouse's name should be Minnie W
- [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.
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