OTTO BERNHARDT (d. 1916)

SIX SONS ARE PALLBEARERS FOR FATHER
Otto Bernhardt, Mishicot, dies Suddenly From Heart Attack
Six sons of the deceased officiated as pall bearers at the funeral
of the late Otto Bernhardt, a well known Mishicott man whose death
occurred suddenly from heart failure. He had been in robust health
and his death was a great shock in the community. Mr. Bernhardt
was 56 years of age and was native of Mishicott, having been born
in that town Oct. 18, 1859.
He is survived by his widow and seven sons, one brother and a sister.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 21, 1916 P.1
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(No. 21. 1st publication Mar. 20, '16.)
Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, IN PROBATE.
In re estate of Otto Bernhardt, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That at the Special term of said court to
be held on the second Tuesday (being the 11th day) of April, A.D.,
1916, at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county of
Manitowoc, and State of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered
the application of Fred J. Bernhardt and Emil Bernhardt to admit to
probate the last will and testament of Otto Bernhardt, late of the
town of Mishicott, in said county, deceased, and for the appointment
of executors;
Notice is hereby further given, That at the Special term of said court
to be held at said court house, on the fourth Tuesday, (being the 25th
day) of July, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and adjusted,
all claims against said Otto Bernhardt, deceased;
And notice is hereby further given, That all such claims for examination
and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house,
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county an dstate (sic), on or before
the 22nd day of July, A.D., 1916, or be barred.
Dated March 18, 1916.
By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, attorneys.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 20, 1916 P.4.
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Notes from Mishicot:
Otto Bernhardt Sr., a resident of this town all his life, passed away Friday evening. His death was sudden and unexpected. Mr. Bernhardt was in good health and did his usual work that day. While sitting in his chair at his home, he became ill and died a few minutes later, the cause being heart failure. Mr. Bernhardt was a progressive farmer, a prominent officer of the Mutual Farmer's Fire Insurance Company and a devoted member of the Evangelical church. He is survived by his widow and seven sons. Funeral services were held from the Evangelical Church Tuesday of last week.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 27, 1916.
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OTTO BERNHARDT-d.1916 add on if you want it
Sudden death called Otto Bernhardt of Mishicot at his home last week Friday. Mr. Bernhardt had long been in robust health and his death came as a great shock to the community. Otto Bernhardt was born Oct. 18, 1859 in the Town of Mishicot. The cause of his death was heart failure. On Nov. 20, 1884 he was married to Mary Scharf. the union was blessed with nine children, two of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Bernhardt was a member of the Evangelical Church at Mishicot. He was a devout Christian, kind husband and loving father. He leaves to mourn his death a sorrowing wife, seven sons, one brother, a sister and many other relatives and friends. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the Evangelical Church at Mishicot, Rev. Weihing officiating. The remains of Mr. Bernhardt were carried to their last resting place by six of his sons.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 21, 1916