RUBEN GAEDKE
(1911 - 1989)
Ruben K. Gaedke, 78, of 3303 Kote Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, December 16, 1989 at his residence. There will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place with burial of the cremains to be at Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Gaedke was born May 5, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Ella Scherer Gaedke. He married Garnet Sparrowgrove on July 17, 1950 at Manitowoc. Mr. Gaedke was a machinist at Invincible until his retirement.
Survivors include a brother, Frederick Gaedke of Manitowoc; two sisters, Lucille Gaedke and Joann Hannah of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1988 and two sisters.
Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Dec. 18, 1989
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25 Below Zero Mark is Reached; Two Boys are Sufferers of Exposure
Denver Mleziva And Rubin Gaedke Rushed To The Hospital
Coldest February 9 Since 1899; Colder In The Country
The Ground Hog, who predicted six weeks of frigid blasts a few days ago, was apparently vindicated in his judgement today by Old Man Winter. A receding mercury that dropped to an official low of 25 below zero at 5 a.m. brought Manitowoc the coldes February 9 since 1899. Generally fair and continued cold is the prediction for tonight and tomorrow Manitowoc, in common with the vast middle west, suffered intensely last night and today. Many accustomed services were paralyzed, outdoor work was virtually suspended, and motorists were forced to leave creaking, groanin cars either stalled at curbs or in garages.
The sub-zero blasts sent two Manitowoc youths to the Holy Family hospital at 4 a.m., suffering severely from frozen hands, feet and faces.
They are:
Denver Mleziva, 17, at 1701 New York avenue.
Reuben Gaedke, 21, 0f 623 South 18th street.
They were the victims of exposure along the lake shore where the engine of their automobile stalled. Unable to find shelter, they were forced to walk into Manitowoc. They finally secured help at the Clifford Seller home at 209 Cleveland avenue near the Little Manitowoc. The two youths, who attended a dance at Two Rivers, were exhausted and one had the added misfortune of losing his hat which blew into the lake.
Pounded Doors
The boys pounded at the doors of several places along the highway but were given no response. The city ambulance carried them from the Seller place to the hospital.
Gaedke is a son of John Gaedke, assistant fire chief. Mleziva is a son of James Mleziva, northside meat market operator....
(This is the end of the part about the two boys.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 9, 1933
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(1911 - 1989)
Ruben K. Gaedke, 78, of 3303 Kote Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, December 16, 1989 at his residence. There will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place with burial of the cremains to be at Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Gaedke was born May 5, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Ella Scherer Gaedke. He married Garnet Sparrowgrove on July 17, 1950 at Manitowoc. Mr. Gaedke was a machinist at Invincible until his retirement.
Survivors include a brother, Frederick Gaedke of Manitowoc; two sisters, Lucille Gaedke and Joann Hannah of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1988 and two sisters.
Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Dec. 18, 1989
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25 Below Zero Mark is Reached; Two Boys are Sufferers of Exposure
Denver Mleziva And Rubin Gaedke Rushed To The Hospital
Coldest February 9 Since 1899; Colder In The Country
The Ground Hog, who predicted six weeks of frigid blasts a few days ago, was apparently vindicated in his judgement today by Old Man Winter. A receding mercury that dropped to an official low of 25 below zero at 5 a.m. brought Manitowoc the coldes February 9 since 1899. Generally fair and continued cold is the prediction for tonight and tomorrow Manitowoc, in common with the vast middle west, suffered intensely last night and today. Many accustomed services were paralyzed, outdoor work was virtually suspended, and motorists were forced to leave creaking, groanin cars either stalled at curbs or in garages.
The sub-zero blasts sent two Manitowoc youths to the Holy Family hospital at 4 a.m., suffering severely from frozen hands, feet and faces.
They are:
Denver Mleziva, 17, at 1701 New York avenue.
Reuben Gaedke, 21, 0f 623 South 18th street.
They were the victims of exposure along the lake shore where the engine of their automobile stalled. Unable to find shelter, they were forced to walk into Manitowoc. They finally secured help at the Clifford Seller home at 209 Cleveland avenue near the Little Manitowoc. The two youths, who attended a dance at Two Rivers, were exhausted and one had the added misfortune of losing his hat which blew into the lake.
Pounded Doors
The boys pounded at the doors of several places along the highway but were given no response. The city ambulance carried them from the Seller place to the hospital.
Gaedke is a son of John Gaedke, assistant fire chief. Mleziva is a son of James Mleziva, northside meat market operator....
(This is the end of the part about the two boys.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 9, 1933
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RUBEN GAEDKE
(1911 - 1989)
Ruben K. Gaedke, 78, of 3303 Kote Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, December 16, 1989 at his residence. There will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place with burial of the cremains to be at Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Gaedke was born May 5, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Ella Scherer Gaedke. He married Garnet Sparrowgrove on July 17, 1950 at Manitowoc. Mr. Gaedke was a machinist at Invincible until his retirement.
Survivors include a brother, Frederick Gaedke of Manitowoc; two sisters, Lucille Gaedke and Joann Hannah of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1988 and two sisters.
Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Dec. 18, 1989
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25 Below Zero Mark is Reached; Two Boys are Sufferers of Exposure
Denver Mleziva And Rubin Gaedke Rushed To The Hospital
Coldest February 9 Since 1899; Colder In The Country
The Ground Hog, who predicted six weeks of frigid blasts a few days ago, was apparently vindicated in his judgement today by Old Man Winter. A receding mercury that dropped to an official low of 25 below zero at 5 a.m. brought Manitowoc the coldes February 9 since 1899. Generally fair and continued cold is the prediction for tonight and tomorrow Manitowoc, in common with the vast middle west, suffered intensely last night and today. Many accustomed services were paralyzed, outdoor work was virtually suspended, and motorists were forced to leave creaking, groanin cars either stalled at curbs or in garages.
The sub-zero blasts sent two Manitowoc youths to the Holy Family hospital at 4 a.m., suffering severely from frozen hands, feet and faces.
They are:
Denver Mleziva, 17, at 1701 New York avenue.
Reuben Gaedke, 21, 0f 623 South 18th street.
They were the victims of exposure along the lake shore where the engine of their automobile stalled. Unable to find shelter, they were forced to walk into Manitowoc. They finally secured help at the Clifford Seller home at 209 Cleveland avenue near the Little Manitowoc. The two youths, who attended a dance at Two Rivers, were exhausted and one had the added misfortune of losing his hat which blew into the lake.
Pounded Doors
The boys pounded at the doors of several places along the highway but were given no response. The city ambulance carried them from the Seller place to the hospital.
Gaedke is a son of John Gaedke, assistant fire chief. Mleziva is a son of James Mleziva, northside meat market operator....
(This is the end of the part about the two boys.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 9, 1933
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(1911 - 1989)
Ruben K. Gaedke, 78, of 3303 Kote Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, December 16, 1989 at his residence. There will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place with burial of the cremains to be at Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Gaedke was born May 5, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Ella Scherer Gaedke. He married Garnet Sparrowgrove on July 17, 1950 at Manitowoc. Mr. Gaedke was a machinist at Invincible until his retirement.
Survivors include a brother, Frederick Gaedke of Manitowoc; two sisters, Lucille Gaedke and Joann Hannah of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1988 and two sisters.
Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Dec. 18, 1989
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25 Below Zero Mark is Reached; Two Boys are Sufferers of Exposure
Denver Mleziva And Rubin Gaedke Rushed To The Hospital
Coldest February 9 Since 1899; Colder In The Country
The Ground Hog, who predicted six weeks of frigid blasts a few days ago, was apparently vindicated in his judgement today by Old Man Winter. A receding mercury that dropped to an official low of 25 below zero at 5 a.m. brought Manitowoc the coldes February 9 since 1899. Generally fair and continued cold is the prediction for tonight and tomorrow Manitowoc, in common with the vast middle west, suffered intensely last night and today. Many accustomed services were paralyzed, outdoor work was virtually suspended, and motorists were forced to leave creaking, groanin cars either stalled at curbs or in garages.
The sub-zero blasts sent two Manitowoc youths to the Holy Family hospital at 4 a.m., suffering severely from frozen hands, feet and faces.
They are:
Denver Mleziva, 17, at 1701 New York avenue.
Reuben Gaedke, 21, 0f 623 South 18th street.
They were the victims of exposure along the lake shore where the engine of their automobile stalled. Unable to find shelter, they were forced to walk into Manitowoc. They finally secured help at the Clifford Seller home at 209 Cleveland avenue near the Little Manitowoc. The two youths, who attended a dance at Two Rivers, were exhausted and one had the added misfortune of losing his hat which blew into the lake.
Pounded Doors
The boys pounded at the doors of several places along the highway but were given no response. The city ambulance carried them from the Seller place to the hospital.
Gaedke is a son of John Gaedke, assistant fire chief. Mleziva is a son of James Mleziva, northside meat market operator....
(This is the end of the part about the two boys.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 9, 1933
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