WORLD WAR 1 (3)
Shawano County Journal
28 August 1919
Frank Dorn - For dead Soldier. John McKenna tells why their school was named "Frank Dorn. There has been a large number of people of this community that have asked me the reason why the Rose Lawn School changed to the name of Frank Dorn School. We changed the name of the school in honor of the one who gave his life in the world's greatest struggle.
Of the many boys who went from this district, he alone did not come back. The others all returned unmaimed. Frank was born in this district and completed his education in this district school. Prior to the entrance of this, Our Country, into the war, he had gone onto a farm as a renter besides working the farm of his parents. When the call to the colors came Frank was one of the first to be called. He gave up all his fond hopes and plans to answer the call and do his bit. Tho' France now claims the body of this hero who made the supreme sacrifice, his memory is dearest to those who knew and loved him in life: hence it is very fitting that they should thus honor his memory.
It is the pupose of the district, with the consent of the parents of this hero, to have a bronze plate bearing his name, Frank Dorn and a gold star, placed over the entrance to the school-house, and an enlarged portrait of him hung in the school-room.
The writer has been surprised in noting the names given to school districts in our county at not finding another school honoring the lads who gave their all for the sake of their own folks and Humanity.
Shawano Advocate
30 April 1918
John T. Charnely Jr. - Word was received in the city Saturday of the death of John T. Charnely, Jr., who died at Washington, D. C. while training for service for his country. The deceased was twenty-three years of age and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Charnely of Alexandria, La. former residents of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Charnley moved south about twenty-five years ago and have been prominent residents of their city since then. Mr. Charnley was here two years ago to make old timed friends a visit. Their many friends in Shawano will regret to learn the death of John T. Jr. and extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Shawano County Journal
7 March 1918
Edward Mach - Edward Mach, a former teacher in the Shawano High School died Monday morning following an operation at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Michigan. Mr Mach came to Shawano with Prof. Smith and was his first assistant. He was one of the most popular teachers the school has ever had. He went here to Appleton as teacher of History in the high school there. He volunteered for army Y. M.. C. A. work this spring, but was later called to the national army, and was entered in the sanitary corps. He has been ill about ten days with a lung affliction, and also suffered from appendicitis. The body was sent to the old home in Kewaunee where funeral services will be held and interment made.
Shawano Advocate
12 March 1918
Edwaed Mach - The many friends of Edward Mach were saddened last week to learn of his death which took place last week Monday, while being operated on for appendicitis at some military camp. Mr Mach was assistant principal here a few years ago and then went to Appleton. He was a splendid young man with high principles. The funeral took place last week at his home in Kewaunee, this state.
Shawano County Journal
3 January 1918
Oscar Druckrey - Oscar Druckrey now with the company, marries Miss Louise Gandt, home girl. Oscar Druckrey, Corporal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Druckrey of Pulcifer, was married Saturday, December 29th at Waco Texas, to Miss Louise Gandt, of Gillett. The ceremony was performed by the company Chaplain and was witnessed by Sert. Oscar Dettman, and Corp. Louis Mangold. The wedding took place at the home of Dr. Witt, a friend of the bride who lives in Waco. Oscar was clerk in the Hull Clothing store before he joined the army, and both of the witnesses were formerly employed in the Upham-Russell office. Everybody here wishes the couple a long and happy life. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Gandt who owns the Pine Grove farm two miles out of Gillett. The groom and bride were neighbors when they were children. Mr.Druchrey went down to Waco to see his benedict son and new daughter-in-law last week and returned home last evenng. He reports everything well with the boys. The move of troops the first of the year that was anticipated did not materialize. It is the opinion that they will be in Waco a few weeks longer.
Shawano Advocate
30 April 1918
Ora N. Tidd - Among the list of those who died in France published in the papers on Thursday last, the name of O. N. Tidd is listed as having died of disease in France. He is believed to be Ora N. Tidd son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tidd of Neopit. He worked for some time in a saw mill at Antigo, and was a member of Co. G. now the 107 Trench Mortar Battery. He was a brother-in-law of Lewis Weed the first Langlande county boy to die in France.
Shawano County Journal
23 May 1918
Harold Boone- Harold Boone is home this week on a short furlough. The young lady to whom he was engaged to be married died at her home in Milwaukee and Harold was called to Wisconsin on that account. He is stationed at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and is playing first trombone in the military band. He is having great experience in playing and when the war is over he will be able to hold down a good playing position. He will leave this evening to go back to camp.
Shawano Advocate
6 November 1917
Leo Raddant - Married September 6th. The announcement of the marriage to Lieut. Leo Raddant a member of Co. F. and Miss Adele DeLano of Beloit was made public on Friday last when the bride of a few months left for the home of her parents at Beloit, where she will remain a few days and proceed to Waco, Texas, where Lieut. Raddant is now stationed. The marriage took place at Rockford, Ills. on Sept. 6th. The bride taught English in the high school last year and was retained to teach another year. Lieut. Raddant is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Raddant and has always made his home here. He is a graduate of Shawano high school and after graduation worked in the Shawano Abstract Co.'s office and made a success of that work. When he joined Co. F. here he had to give up his position. When the officers were appointed he received the appointment as Second Lieutenant, and is making good in that difficult position and is well like by members of his company. There many friends wish them much happiness.
Shawano County Journal
8 November 1917
Leo Raddant - Announcement made Friday of Marriage of Lieut. Raddant and Misse DeLano. When Miss Adele DeLano left on the afternoon train Friday to go to her home in Beloit, she announced to the girls who accompanied her to the depot that she was married to Lieut. Raddant at Rockfort, Illinois, on September 6th while the Shawano Company was encamped at Camp Douglas. She has resigned her position on the faculty of the High School, and after a short visit with her people in Beloit, will go to Waco to join her husband. The bride taught English in the High School last year and up to November of the present year. She was popular with the pupels and well liked by the townspeople. Lieut. Raddant is a Shawano boy who has made splendid progress both in civilian life and in his military work. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.C. G. Raddant of this city, and was one of the first in inlist in the company when it was formed, and when the officers were appointed he was made Second Lieutenant in which position he has made good. The Journal joins with their many friends in wishing a long and happy life.
Shawano County Journal
12 January 1933
Charles Whittaker - Pneumonia claims Charles Whittaker. Charles Whittaker died Tuesday morning at his home in Cecil from pneumonia following the flu. He was thirtly-nine years old. He leaves a family of six children, the oldest less than sixteen. Mrs. Whittaker has charge of the central telephone office in Cecil.
Mr. Whittaker was a soldier in the World War. He served twenty-two months in active service.
The funeral is to be held tomorrow afternoon, Friday, at Cecil. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Ferry of Shawano, pastor of the Presbyterian church and also Chaplain of the Shawano Post of American Legion. Herbert Rose, Commander of the Bonduel Post American Legion will conduct the sefvices at the grave.
Mr Whittaker was a member of the Bonduel Post. He will be given full military honors and his widow will be presented with a beautiful government flag, five by nine, which will drape the casket at the home service.
Shawano County Journal
12 January 1933
Charles Whittaker - Chas. Whittaker, Cecil resident. After an illness of only two weeks Charles Henry Whittaker, Cecil resident for many years,died at his home at 3:50 a. m. Tuesday. Pleurisy and pneumonia are said to have caused his death.
Mr. Whittake rwas born in Shawano County on April 14, 1886. He would have been forty-seven years of age on his next birthday. He was educated in the rural schools of the county and was occupied as a painter in the village of Cecil. Through his work he became widely known and his untimely death is mourned by a host of friends.
Surviving are his widow, Edna Koeppen Whittaker, three sons, Henry, Gilbert, and Roger, and three daughters, Aurelia, Eunice, and Elaine, all at home. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Della Huebshen, Milwaukee, Mrs. Belva Kupsky, Pulcifer, Mrs. Florence Tedding, Shawano and Mrs. Mae Yonk, Milwaukee. Mrs. Mary Whittaker, his mother, also survive.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed but due to the fact Mr. Whittaker was a World War Veteran, having served overseas for many months, a legion burial will be held.
Shawano County Journal
19 January 1933
Charles Henry Whittaker - Military rites held for Chas. Whittaker. Military rites were held Friday for Charles Henry Whittaker 46, who died January 10th, at the Whittaker home in Cecil. Rev. Lee Ferry of this city officiated and the American Legionaires cnducted the burial at the Bierbaum Cemetery
Among those at the funeral were Mr and Mrs. Claude Huebschen, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Huebschen, Mrs. James McManus of Milwaukee: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krause and son Clarence, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Krause, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tetting and family, Mrs. Clara Lemke of Shawano; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Koeppen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Natzke, and Mrs. Aug. Nelson of Underhill; Harold Nelson of Gillett; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Koeppen and son, Mrs. Henry Koeppen, Mr. Jack Koeppen, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Zick of Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kupsky and family, Mr. Wm. Gilbertson of Pulcifer; Mrs. Minnie Ketzlaff, sons Arthur and Alex and Albert Zabel of Belle Plaine.
Shawano Evening Leader
1976
Arthur H. Giese - Arthur H. Giese, 80, Rt 3, Shawano, formerly of Cecil, died Mon., Sept 6. He was born June 10, 1896 in Cecil, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.August Giese.
A veteran of World War I, he was later employed as a woods worker and then as a mason. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 392, Cecil.
Survivors include one brother, Harry, Green Bay, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thurs., Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Zastrow Funeral home, Cecil, with Rev. C. Fosberg Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Cecil.
Friends may call at the Zastor Funeral Home, Cecl, after 4 p.m. Wednesday, until the time of services. Military rites will be performed at the graveside by the American Legion.
Shawano Evening Leader
1 Feburary 1957
William Giese - Wm. Giese, 62, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Waldemar Wilks, Town of Angelica, Friday morning at 7:30, Mr. Giese had been ailing for the past five years.
He was born May 17, 1894 in the village of Cecil where he spent his life time. The past three months he lived with his daughter in the town of Angelca.
Survivors include his wife, the former Ella Schmidt, two daughters, Mrs. Waldemar Wilke of Angelica and Darlene, two grandchildren, three brothers, Paul of Campbellsport, Lewis and Henry of Cecil.
One son preceded him n Death.
Mr. Giese was a member of Cecil American Legion post.
Friends may call at the Bocher Funeral Home, Cecil, after 6 p.m. Saturday
Military funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the St. John Evang. and Reformed church, Cecil. Rev. F. H. Eversman will officiate. Burial will be in the Lakeview cemetery, Cecil. The Military funeral will be in charge of the Cecil American Legion.
Shawano Evening Leader
1 Feburary 1957
William Giese - William Giese, 62, dies early today. William Giese, 62, died at 7:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Waldemar Wilke in the town of Green Valley.
Rites will be Monday at 3 p.m. at St. John's Ev. and Reformed church in Cecil.
He was a veteran of World War I and the Cecil American Legion will conduct military rites at the graveside.
Friends may call at the Bocher Funeral Home from 6 p.m. Saturday.
Shawano Evening Leader
20 August 1955
Edwin A. Pitt - Edwin A. Pitt services monday. Edwin A. Pitt, 61, died Aug. 19 at Wood, Wis., where he was hospitalized for 2 months. Mr Pitt was born March 23, 1894 in the town of Hartland, the son of Mr. and Mrs.Robert Pitt. He never married. He was a veteran of World War I and operated an oil station. He belonged to the United Prethern Church. Services will be Monday, Aug. 22, at 1:30 p.m. at the vhurch in Bonduel. Burial will be in the town of Hartland. Brothers and sisters surviving are: Otto of Bonduel, Rt 1; Arno of Bonduel, Rt. 1; Elsie, Mrs. Jack Schuetke of Milwaukee; Ella, Mrs. Elmer Peterman of Bonduel; Mrs. Alice Tomashek of Milwaukee, and Leona, Mrs. Sanford Bartz of Milwaukee.
25 May 1960
John A. Berkhahn - John Berkhahn rites set at Bonduel Saturday. John A. Berkhahn, 73, town of Hartland farmer, died at his home at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday after an illness of three weeks.
A veteran of World War I and a member of the Bonduel Zarnicke-Wagner Legion Post, he was born Sept. 8, 1886 in the town of Hartland, the son the late Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Berkhahn. He attended Bonduel grade school and was married on June 30, 1917 to Ida Marchl.
Mr. Berkhahn was a member of the Zion Evangelical U. B. Church of Bonduel where funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Merlin Hoeft officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery
Surviving are the widow; six sons, Hilbert of New London and Harvey, Edward, Marvin, George and Earl of Bonduel; Three daughters, (Irma) Mrs. Arnold Pitt of Bonduel, (Bernice) Mrs. Irvin Samp of Shawano and (Delores) Mrs. Stanley Roocks of Appleton. One child died in infancy. Also surviving are twenty grandchildren, a brother Emil of Gresham and a sister, Mr. Earl (Elsie) Grow of Shawano.
Pallbearers will be Ed Krueger, Louis Moede, Conrad Teschke, Frank Soufal, Ervin Lawrence and Reuben Monroe.
Friends may call at the Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel from Friday morning until noon Saturday and then at the church until the time of service.
Shawano Evening Leader
21 September 1964
Edwin Wetzel - Edwin Wetzel, 69, retired town of Herman farmer, died Sunday after an illness of several years. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 23 at he Elias Lutheran church, town of Herman, interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr Wetzel was born June 13, 1895 at Tigerton, the son of the late Mr and Mrs Paul Wetzel. He lived in Bowler until moving to his farm in 1927. He was a World War I veteran. He was married to Olga Kroll at Rhinelander on June 26, 1930. They resided on their farm until 2 years ago. A progressive farmer, Wetzel took great pride in his cattle. He was also an active member of Elias Lutheran church.
Survivors include his wife, a son David on the home farm, and 3 daughters. They include Joan, Mrs. William Lima, New York, NY; Judith, Mrs. Jack Koehler, Milwaukee, and Claire, Mrs Ronald Hirsch, Kenosha. There are 6 grandchildren.
Two sisters also survive. They are Mrs Jack Meyers, Clintonville, and Mrs Meta Marquardt, Rt 1, Gresham.
Shawano County Journal
20 March 1919
John Schmidt - Almost home - served in war unhurt and died not far from parental fireside. John Schmidt, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Schmidt of Lyndhurst, died on Monday at Camp Grant. He was a soldier in the Federal Army. He went into the game early and saw service in France. He came back to America in perfect condition, but contracted influenza. He was taken care of at Camp Grant but did not recover. He was 25 or 26 years old. He had lived in Lyndhurst all his life, and had worked on his fathers farm up to the time he joined the army. He was to have been married soon. The funeral will be held tomorrow or Saturday at Lyndhurst.