Manitowoc Herald Times, July 26, 1934 P. 11

JOSEPH F. GALECKI

J.F. Galecki, Retired Clothier, Dies on Trip

INTENSE HEAT WAS CAUSE OF FATALILLNESS
Death Occurs at Sparta While Returning to City from Allouez, Minn. Weakened by the intense heat early in the week, J.F. Galecki, 74, well known retired local clothier, died in the arms of a daughter in Sparta, Wis., at 8:30 Wednesday night, while returning to this city from a motor trip to Allouez, Minn.
Mr. Galecki, a business man here since 1904, became slightly ill when the temperature at Allouez Sunday reached 115 degrees in the shade. He had been visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Nederhoff, and had been accompanied by a grandniece, Miss Antonie Still, who resides at the Galecki home.
Dies at Sparta
Owing to Mr. Galecki's weakened condition, Mr. and Mrs. Nederhoff accompanied him on the return trip, the son-in-law driving. Mr. Galecki died peacefully as the car was passing through Sparta. They returned home with the body at 7:30 this morning after an all night drive.
Remains were taken to the Klein and Stangel funeral home. Although funeral arrangements have not been completed, it is understood services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the funeral home, with the Rev. C.W. Schlueter, acting pastor of Emanuel Evangelical church, for many years a friend of the late clothier, officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Joseph Franz Galecki was born in Marienburg, West Prussia, Germany, Nov. 18, 1860.
He learned the tailoring and designing trade in Berlin, Germany, where on Oct. 17, 1886 he was married to Miss Bertha Ehlert. She preceded him in death here seven and one half years ago.
Came To U.S. In 1889
Mr. Galecki and his bride of three years immigrated to this country from Berlin in 1889 and settled in Milwaukee, where the former was employed as a tailor and
designer. From Milwaukee the couple went to Menasha where he pursued his trade there for several years.
In 1904 Mr. Galecki came to Two Rivers and established a clothing store and tailor shop at 17th and Jefferson streets, now managed by his son, Emanuel. He retired from the business two years ago, but had been in excellent health up to Sunday when the heat affected him.
Mr. Galecki is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Nederhoff of Allouez, Minn., Miss Lillie Galecki of Milwaukee, Mrs. Wallie Goedjen of the town of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Lucia Selle of Wauwatosa, and a son, Emanuel, at home. He also leaves a brother, Michael Galecki of Marienburg, West Prussia, a grandniece, Miss Antonie Still, at home, and nine grandchildren.
During his retirement Mr. Galecki spent most of his time in his garden, which is one of the finest in the city. He was also fond of movies, attending several showings a
week in the past few years.

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Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 27, 1934 P. 13

RITES Saturday
Funeral services for J.F. Galecki, 74, well known clothier who died Wednesday night, will be held in the Klein and Stangel funeral home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. lodge No. 66, of which the deceased was a member for more than 30 years. The Rev. C.W. ??????? will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The remains can be viewed at the funeral home up to the time of services.
Pallbearers will include members of the Odd Fellows lodge. Mr. Galecki was also affiliated with the local lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose.
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