- SUDDEN DEATH OF ALDERMAN LENHARDT SADDENS THE CITY
Apoplexy Removes Trustworthy Council Member On Saturday Afternoon
Death came like a thief in the night to Alderman Ferdinand Lenhardt, who was stricken with apoplexy at his home about two o'clock Saturday afternoon. Evidently in good health and
the best of spirits, he had attended to his duties as usual throughout the week, enjoying himself at the County Fair, and helping the city dads solve their problems at the regular meeting last Monday evening. Shortly after dinner on Saturday afternoon the fatal stroke came. He was put to bed and capable medical aid obtain ed, but he was beyond human help.
The body of the deceased lay in state in the parlor of his home at 1410 Sixteenth Street, until Tuesday afternoon. The room was literally inundated with eautiful bouquets, wreaths, and sprays,-a silent, yet sweet and eloquent tribute to the man who served his fellow-citizens so well. All day long and into the late evening, crowds flocked to pay their last respects to him.
Ferdinand Lenhardt was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lenhardt, and was born in the town of Mishicot on September 25, 1873. He grew to his boyhood on his father's farm, assisting him with the work. When he was about fifteen years old, his parents moved to this city, and he has made his home here ever since. On September 3, 1898 he married Miss Hattie Wieghart of this city. On(sic) son, Arthur was born to them. Mrs. Lenhardt died on October 59, 1900. Five years later, on September 12, 1905, he married Miss Luella Nishke, who now survives him. During his lifelong residence here, he has established a reputation for integrity and faithfulness to duty, and has proven himself a man of sterling character and firm convictions. He has served the people of the Second Ward as their alderman for three consecutive terms and was entering upon his fourth. He was also an active and capable member of the Water and Light Commission. He belonged to the Lutheran Men's Club of St. John's Church. For the past ten years he has been employed by the Kahlenberg
Bros. Co.
Deceased is survived by his widow, by one son, Arthur, and by one grandson, Roy. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jindra, and Mrs. Catherine Freiss of Mishicot also mourn his loss.
The funeral, was held from St. John's Lutheran Church at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Haase offlciating. The cortege from the church to Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, where the body was interred, was one of the largest that ever followed the hearse at the last rites of any deceased son of this community. The pall-bearers were: Adam Kamm, Henry Koch, Adam Lauber, John Wilsman, William
Johannes and Carl Saubert. His fellow-workers at the Kahlenberg shops, and his Council colleagues marched in a body to escort his remains to their final resting place--And the draped Stars and Stripes outside the City Hall problaimed the sorrow of the city.
The Chronicle
Wed, Aug 27, 1924 ·Page 1
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Ferdinand Lenhardt, member of the city council, whose death occurred suddenly from an attack of apoplexy. Mr. Lenhardt was also a member of the city water and light commission and was well and favorably known. City officials attended the funeral in a body today and flags on city buildings were at half mast.
Mr. Lenhart was 51 years of age, a native of Mishicot, and had resided in the county all his life.
Mr. Lenhardt is survived by his wife and son Arthur.
Manitowoc Herald News - August 26, 1924 ... submitted by contributor "Larry Krueger" (#47801461)
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A shock of painful surprise went through the city Saturday afternoon when it was learned that Ferdinand Lenhardt had passed away at the home of 1410 Sixteenth Street, a victim of apoplexy. Like several other man who died recently in this vicinity under similar circumstances, he was in apparent good health and the stroke which took him away forever came like a bolt from a clear sky. He was stricken shortly after dinner Saturday.
The deceased was the senior alderman from the second ward which he has served in that capacity for three ?? when his life was suddenly terminated. He was also a member of the Water and Light Commission. He was employed at the Kahlenberg Machine Shop and belonged to the Lutheran Men's Club.
Mr. Lenhardt was born in the Town of Mishicot in 1873. At the age of fifteen his parents moved from the farm to this city where he has since resided. He was married in 1898 to Miss Hattie Wieghart who passed into the beyond in 1900, leaving one son, Arthur. Several years later Mr. Lenhardt married Miss Luella Nischke who with the son and a grandson, Roy survive him. He also leaves two sisters, Mary Jindra and Mrs. Catherin Freis of Mishicot. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating at the last rites. His fellow employees and the members of the city council attended and accompanied the remains to Pioneer's Rest in one of the biggest corteges ever held in the city.
The Reporter - August 29, 1924 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)
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CARD OF THANKS
We extend our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us in our bereavement due to the death of our dear, beloved husband and father. We also wish to express our gratitude for floral tributes and the use of cars and to the City Council and employees of Kahlenberg Bros. and the pallbearers.
Mrs. Ferd Lenhardt and son
The Reporter - September 5, 1924 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)
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Jindra and Chaloupka Families
1873 - 1924 (50 years)
