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- [S3] Website - Legacy.com, viewed online; 19 August 2019; Alvin Jindra Obituary; https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/htrnews/obituary.aspx?n=alvin-c-jindra&pid=180977263&fhid=3522.
Jindra, Alvin C.
Alvin C. Jindra, Winter Haven, FL, died on August 1, 2016 at the age of 95. Al was born to Alvin and Leona (Meineke) Jindra on June 29, 1921 in Manitowoc County Wisconsin. Al graduated from Mishicot high school, and earned a degree in Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He married Billie Fey Crawhall from Portage WI in 1949 and they were blessed with 6 children.
Al worked as a County extension agent in Columbia County and as a field representative for Hawthorne Melody Dairy and Badgerland Coop. Al moved the family to Madison to work for Bowman Farm Dairy, and for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection. Al always treasured the rich agricultural abundance that Wisconsin enjoys, he was a kind steward of the land and those who labored along with him.
Al was an active member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, serving in many offices and as an elder in the church for many years after retirement. His rich bass voice was a gift to the choir. Alvin and Billie Fey wintered in Avon Park, FL near daughter Jane and last resided in Winter Haven, Florida.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ethel (Eddie) Breitwisch, his brothers Roy and Daniel, and in-laws Jim and Leone (Crawhall) Van Epps, Emil ""Red"" Schleis.
He is survived by his wife Billie Fey, sister, Grace Schleis, sisters in-law, Carol and Pat, children Steve, Madison, Brian (Marty), Beaver Dam, David, Fitchburg, Jane (William) Breylinger, Avon Park, FL, Karen (Randy) Schulz, Mt Horeb, Todd (Elizabeth) Fitchburg, grandchildren Ben, Jack, Ava, Charity, Celeste, Danielle, Amber, Colin, Matthew and Adam, and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 110 N. Whitney Way, Madison at 10:00am on August 20 with a memorial service following at 11:00am. To view and sign guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com
Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
5701 Odana Road, 608-274-1000
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Aug. 7, 2016
- [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.
- [S416] Report - Meineke Family History, Created by Ellen Rohr from notes of Marilyn Rohr.
- [S8] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald Times - 2Manitowoc, Ethel Breitwisch; obituary; 1 August 1999; page A2; viewed online; 20 August 2019.
ETHEL BREITWISCH
Ethel A. Breitwisch, age 82, of 1622 Division St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, July 30, 1999, at St. Mary's Home for the Aged, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 1999, at St. John's United Church of Christ. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Robert Meyer with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born March 8, 1917, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Alvin and Leona Meineke Jindra. On October 18, 1941, she married Edward Breitwisch, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, in Mishicot. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1989.
Ethel was employed at the former Faugust Shoe Shop, Manitowoc for 20 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc, Rahr West Art Museum, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, and the Manitowoc Yacht Club Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Linda Breitwisch, Plymouth, and Ronald and Jane Breitwisch, Marion, Iowa; three grandchildren, Rick, David and Sheri; and one great-grandson, Cody; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Roy and Carol Jindra, Mishicot, Alvin and Billie Fey Jindra, Madison, Daniel and Patricia Jindra, Kiel; one sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Emil Schleis, Mishicot; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, and Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Ethel greatly enjoyed camping with her sons, and extended family of brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Ethel and her husband, Edward, leave a legacy of nearly 40 years of animated Christmas displays at their home at the corner of 17th and Division. Ethel depended on the support of special friends, such as Carol Boeder and neighbors, Andy and Joan Konitzer. She will greatly be missed by all.
- [S41] Website - FindAGrave, viewed online; 23 January 2023; Edward W. Breitwisch; memorial ID 95201007; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95201007/edward-w-breitwisch.
Edward W. Breitwisch
BIRTH 7 May 1915 Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
DEATH 22 Jul 1989 (aged 74) Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
PLOT U-36-4-1
MEMORIAL ID 95201007
- [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
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Jindra and Chaloupka Families
1915 - 1989 (74 years)
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