ADOLPH J.SHIMEK M.D.
(1880 - 1938)
HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL TO DR. SHIMEK
Practiced Medicine Here for 35 Years; Served Overseas During World War
Dr. A. J. Shimek, 58, practicing physician in this city for 35 years and a major in a United States medical unit overseas during the World war, died last night at the home, 1115 Madison street.
Although afflicted with heart trouble for the past 18 months Dr. Shimek continued active in his profession. He attended church services as usual Sunday and had dinner at a hotel before returning home. He retired as usual last evening but was stricken with a heart attack a few hours later.
Military Funeral
A military funeral will be accorded Major Shimek by the Drews post of the American Legion of which he was a member. Services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Dr. Shimek was born in this city in 1881, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shimek. He attended the North side schools and was graduated from the North Side high school in 1900. He took a prominent part in athletics and was a member of the high school football teams in the years when that school attained a state-wide reputation in interscholastic football.
He entered Marquette university in Milwaukee and studied medicine. He was graduated in 1903 and after completing his medical education took up practice at Lena, Wis. After a few years he came to Manitowoc to open an office. He married Miss Christine Kazlick 35 years ago.
Dr. Shimek continued his interest in high school athletics after he came back to the city. He gave his services for years to the high school football teams here, caring for injured players during the season.
He served several terms as city physician and in later years was elected county physician for a number of years by the County Board.
Served Overseas
After the United States entered the World war Dr. Shimek enlisted in the 329th Hospital unit and with the rank of major went overseas to France June 14, 1918. After the armistice he was assigned to the Army of Occupation and remained overseas until August 5, 1919, when he returned to this city and resumed his medical practice.
He was a member of the Manitowoc County Medical society, the Wisconsin Medical society, the Drews post of the Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and also was a major in the Reserve Officers’ association.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. John Myer and Nevona, both of this city, Mrs. R. T. Kortebein, Milwaukee; son, Norbert, city; sister, Mrs. E. W. Cizek of Glendale, Calif.; half-brother, Erwin Mlada, city; half-sister, Mrs. Belle Braxmeier.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1939 P. 2
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(1880 - 1938)
HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL TO DR. SHIMEK
Practiced Medicine Here for 35 Years; Served Overseas During World War
Dr. A. J. Shimek, 58, practicing physician in this city for 35 years and a major in a United States medical unit overseas during the World war, died last night at the home, 1115 Madison street.
Although afflicted with heart trouble for the past 18 months Dr. Shimek continued active in his profession. He attended church services as usual Sunday and had dinner at a hotel before returning home. He retired as usual last evening but was stricken with a heart attack a few hours later.
Military Funeral
A military funeral will be accorded Major Shimek by the Drews post of the American Legion of which he was a member. Services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Dr. Shimek was born in this city in 1881, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shimek. He attended the North side schools and was graduated from the North Side high school in 1900. He took a prominent part in athletics and was a member of the high school football teams in the years when that school attained a state-wide reputation in interscholastic football.
He entered Marquette university in Milwaukee and studied medicine. He was graduated in 1903 and after completing his medical education took up practice at Lena, Wis. After a few years he came to Manitowoc to open an office. He married Miss Christine Kazlick 35 years ago.
Dr. Shimek continued his interest in high school athletics after he came back to the city. He gave his services for years to the high school football teams here, caring for injured players during the season.
He served several terms as city physician and in later years was elected county physician for a number of years by the County Board.
Served Overseas
After the United States entered the World war Dr. Shimek enlisted in the 329th Hospital unit and with the rank of major went overseas to France June 14, 1918. After the armistice he was assigned to the Army of Occupation and remained overseas until August 5, 1919, when he returned to this city and resumed his medical practice.
He was a member of the Manitowoc County Medical society, the Wisconsin Medical society, the Drews post of the Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and also was a major in the Reserve Officers’ association.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. John Myer and Nevona, both of this city, Mrs. R. T. Kortebein, Milwaukee; son, Norbert, city; sister, Mrs. E. W. Cizek of Glendale, Calif.; half-brother, Erwin Mlada, city; half-sister, Mrs. Belle Braxmeier.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1939 P. 2
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ADOLPH J.SHIMEK M.D.
(1880 - 1938)
HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL TO DR. SHIMEK
Practiced Medicine Here for 35 Years; Served Overseas During World War
Dr. A. J. Shimek, 58, practicing physician in this city for 35 years and a major in a United States medical unit overseas during the World war, died last night at the home, 1115 Madison street.
Although afflicted with heart trouble for the past 18 months Dr. Shimek continued active in his profession. He attended church services as usual Sunday and had dinner at a hotel before returning home. He retired as usual last evening but was stricken with a heart attack a few hours later.
Military Funeral
A military funeral will be accorded Major Shimek by the Drews post of the American Legion of which he was a member. Services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Dr. Shimek was born in this city in 1881, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shimek. He attended the North side schools and was graduated from the North Side high school in 1900. He took a prominent part in athletics and was a member of the high school football teams in the years when that school attained a state-wide reputation in interscholastic football.
He entered Marquette university in Milwaukee and studied medicine. He was graduated in 1903 and after completing his medical education took up practice at Lena, Wis. After a few years he came to Manitowoc to open an office. He married Miss Christine Kazlick 35 years ago.
Dr. Shimek continued his interest in high school athletics after he came back to the city. He gave his services for years to the high school football teams here, caring for injured players during the season.
He served several terms as city physician and in later years was elected county physician for a number of years by the County Board.
Served Overseas
After the United States entered the World war Dr. Shimek enlisted in the 329th Hospital unit and with the rank of major went overseas to France June 14, 1918. After the armistice he was assigned to the Army of Occupation and remained overseas until August 5, 1919, when he returned to this city and resumed his medical practice.
He was a member of the Manitowoc County Medical society, the Wisconsin Medical society, the Drews post of the Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and also was a major in the Reserve Officers’ association.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. John Myer and Nevona, both of this city, Mrs. R. T. Kortebein, Milwaukee; son, Norbert, city; sister, Mrs. E. W. Cizek of Glendale, Calif.; half-brother, Erwin Mlada, city; half-sister, Mrs. Belle Braxmeier.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1939 P. 2
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(1880 - 1938)
HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL TO DR. SHIMEK
Practiced Medicine Here for 35 Years; Served Overseas During World War
Dr. A. J. Shimek, 58, practicing physician in this city for 35 years and a major in a United States medical unit overseas during the World war, died last night at the home, 1115 Madison street.
Although afflicted with heart trouble for the past 18 months Dr. Shimek continued active in his profession. He attended church services as usual Sunday and had dinner at a hotel before returning home. He retired as usual last evening but was stricken with a heart attack a few hours later.
Military Funeral
A military funeral will be accorded Major Shimek by the Drews post of the American Legion of which he was a member. Services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Dr. Shimek was born in this city in 1881, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shimek. He attended the North side schools and was graduated from the North Side high school in 1900. He took a prominent part in athletics and was a member of the high school football teams in the years when that school attained a state-wide reputation in interscholastic football.
He entered Marquette university in Milwaukee and studied medicine. He was graduated in 1903 and after completing his medical education took up practice at Lena, Wis. After a few years he came to Manitowoc to open an office. He married Miss Christine Kazlick 35 years ago.
Dr. Shimek continued his interest in high school athletics after he came back to the city. He gave his services for years to the high school football teams here, caring for injured players during the season.
He served several terms as city physician and in later years was elected county physician for a number of years by the County Board.
Served Overseas
After the United States entered the World war Dr. Shimek enlisted in the 329th Hospital unit and with the rank of major went overseas to France June 14, 1918. After the armistice he was assigned to the Army of Occupation and remained overseas until August 5, 1919, when he returned to this city and resumed his medical practice.
He was a member of the Manitowoc County Medical society, the Wisconsin Medical society, the Drews post of the Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and also was a major in the Reserve Officers’ association.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. John Myer and Nevona, both of this city, Mrs. R. T. Kortebein, Milwaukee; son, Norbert, city; sister, Mrs. E. W. Cizek of Glendale, Calif.; half-brother, Erwin Mlada, city; half-sister, Mrs. Belle Braxmeier.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1939 P. 2
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