WENZEL KOUTNIK (d. 1930)
WENZEL KOUTNIK GETS LETTER TELLING OF DEATH OF HIS BROTHER
Wenzel Koutnik, the city’s oldest musician, has received letters from Germany telling of the death of his brother, Johann Koutnik, the last but two of seven brothers of the family, Mr. Koutnik of this city and Jacob Koutnik of Kaukauna, being the only survivors.
The letter was written by a niece of Mr. Koutnik, Mrs. Conrad Konash whose husband enlisted in the war several months ago and has never been heard from, it being feared by the family that he met death on the field.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 16, 1915, Page 5
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OLDEST MUSICIAN OF CITY PASSES
LAST CHARTER MEMBER OF THE MARINE BAND
Wenzel Koutnik, 82, Summoned At Home After Illness of Several Months.
Wenzel Koutnik, oldest musician of the city and last surviving charter member of the Marine Band, founded in 1898, passed away at his home, 1015 Hamilton street shortly before midnight last night, aged 82 years. Mr. Koutnik had been a sufferer from asthma for a long time and for several months had been failing although he had been confined to his bed less than a week when death came to him.
Funeral Held Monday
Mr. Koutnik’s funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the St. Boniface Catholic church of which he had been a member for more than fifty years, active in its work. The Marine Band which deceased assisted in organizing and with which he had been identified until health forced his retirement from active playing, will escort the remains of Mr. Koutnik to the church and Calvary cemetery where burial will take place.
Native of Bohemia
Born in Bohemia February 18, 1848, Mr. Koutnik died one day and one month before he would have observed the 82nd anniversary of his birth. His early life was spent in his native land and it was there 56 years ago, that he married Rose Foreyt, the wife who survives him. A year later the couple came to America and fifty-four years ago located in Manitowoc where he became one of the city’s pioneer mason contractors and followed that business until his retirement some years ago. He was recognized in his business for his conscientious work and fair dealing and enjoyed the respect and esteem of the community.
Always a lover of music and with the talent of his own people, Mr. Koutnik early became prominent in music circles of the city and played at many of the old time social events. When the movement for organization of the Marine Band was launched, he was one of its supporters and previous to that time played with other pioneer musical organizations. He was popular with the “Band Boys” and on occasion of his birthday anniversary, even after his retirement from active participation with the band, the date was never permitted to pass without the band serenading him at his home and on three occasions, in late years, “Wenz” as he was familiarly known to the band, got out his instruments and joined the boys in their numbers.
Mr. and Mrs. Koutnik celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 6 years ago and Mr. Koutnik played a number of solo numbers at that time for his guests. His love of music remained with him to the last and there was no greater enjoyment in his declining days than for him to listen to the old time selections of days of yesteryear.
Widow and Five Survive
Mr. Koutnik is survived by his wife, his companion of fifty-six years and by five children, all residents of Manitowoc. There are Mrs. John Spoentgen, Mrs. Anna Moser, John Koutnik, Mrs. Frank Swoboda and Mrs. L. W. Tr—pher?.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 18, 1930 P. 4
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WENZEL KOUTNIK GETS LETTER TELLING OF DEATH OF HIS BROTHER
Wenzel Koutnik, the city’s oldest musician, has received letters from Germany telling of the death of his brother, Johann Koutnik, the last but two of seven brothers of the family, Mr. Koutnik of this city and Jacob Koutnik of Kaukauna, being the only survivors.
The letter was written by a niece of Mr. Koutnik, Mrs. Conrad Konash whose husband enlisted in the war several months ago and has never been heard from, it being feared by the family that he met death on the field.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 16, 1915, Page 5
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OLDEST MUSICIAN OF CITY PASSES
LAST CHARTER MEMBER OF THE MARINE BAND
Wenzel Koutnik, 82, Summoned At Home After Illness of Several Months.
Wenzel Koutnik, oldest musician of the city and last surviving charter member of the Marine Band, founded in 1898, passed away at his home, 1015 Hamilton street shortly before midnight last night, aged 82 years. Mr. Koutnik had been a sufferer from asthma for a long time and for several months had been failing although he had been confined to his bed less than a week when death came to him.
Funeral Held Monday
Mr. Koutnik’s funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the St. Boniface Catholic church of which he had been a member for more than fifty years, active in its work. The Marine Band which deceased assisted in organizing and with which he had been identified until health forced his retirement from active playing, will escort the remains of Mr. Koutnik to the church and Calvary cemetery where burial will take place.
Native of Bohemia
Born in Bohemia February 18, 1848, Mr. Koutnik died one day and one month before he would have observed the 82nd anniversary of his birth. His early life was spent in his native land and it was there 56 years ago, that he married Rose Foreyt, the wife who survives him. A year later the couple came to America and fifty-four years ago located in Manitowoc where he became one of the city’s pioneer mason contractors and followed that business until his retirement some years ago. He was recognized in his business for his conscientious work and fair dealing and enjoyed the respect and esteem of the community.
Always a lover of music and with the talent of his own people, Mr. Koutnik early became prominent in music circles of the city and played at many of the old time social events. When the movement for organization of the Marine Band was launched, he was one of its supporters and previous to that time played with other pioneer musical organizations. He was popular with the “Band Boys” and on occasion of his birthday anniversary, even after his retirement from active participation with the band, the date was never permitted to pass without the band serenading him at his home and on three occasions, in late years, “Wenz” as he was familiarly known to the band, got out his instruments and joined the boys in their numbers.
Mr. and Mrs. Koutnik celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 6 years ago and Mr. Koutnik played a number of solo numbers at that time for his guests. His love of music remained with him to the last and there was no greater enjoyment in his declining days than for him to listen to the old time selections of days of yesteryear.
Widow and Five Survive
Mr. Koutnik is survived by his wife, his companion of fifty-six years and by five children, all residents of Manitowoc. There are Mrs. John Spoentgen, Mrs. Anna Moser, John Koutnik, Mrs. Frank Swoboda and Mrs. L. W. Tr—pher?.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 18, 1930 P. 4
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WENZEL KOUTNIK (d. 1930)
WENZEL KOUTNIK GETS LETTER TELLING OF DEATH OF HIS BROTHER
Wenzel Koutnik, the city’s oldest musician, has received letters from Germany telling of the death of his brother, Johann Koutnik, the last but two of seven brothers of the family, Mr. Koutnik of this city and Jacob Koutnik of Kaukauna, being the only survivors.
The letter was written by a niece of Mr. Koutnik, Mrs. Conrad Konash whose husband enlisted in the war several months ago and has never been heard from, it being feared by the family that he met death on the field.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 16, 1915, Page 5
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OLDEST MUSICIAN OF CITY PASSES
LAST CHARTER MEMBER OF THE MARINE BAND
Wenzel Koutnik, 82, Summoned At Home After Illness of Several Months.
Wenzel Koutnik, oldest musician of the city and last surviving charter member of the Marine Band, founded in 1898, passed away at his home, 1015 Hamilton street shortly before midnight last night, aged 82 years. Mr. Koutnik had been a sufferer from asthma for a long time and for several months had been failing although he had been confined to his bed less than a week when death came to him.
Funeral Held Monday
Mr. Koutnik’s funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the St. Boniface Catholic church of which he had been a member for more than fifty years, active in its work. The Marine Band which deceased assisted in organizing and with which he had been identified until health forced his retirement from active playing, will escort the remains of Mr. Koutnik to the church and Calvary cemetery where burial will take place.
Native of Bohemia
Born in Bohemia February 18, 1848, Mr. Koutnik died one day and one month before he would have observed the 82nd anniversary of his birth. His early life was spent in his native land and it was there 56 years ago, that he married Rose Foreyt, the wife who survives him. A year later the couple came to America and fifty-four years ago located in Manitowoc where he became one of the city’s pioneer mason contractors and followed that business until his retirement some years ago. He was recognized in his business for his conscientious work and fair dealing and enjoyed the respect and esteem of the community.
Always a lover of music and with the talent of his own people, Mr. Koutnik early became prominent in music circles of the city and played at many of the old time social events. When the movement for organization of the Marine Band was launched, he was one of its supporters and previous to that time played with other pioneer musical organizations. He was popular with the “Band Boys” and on occasion of his birthday anniversary, even after his retirement from active participation with the band, the date was never permitted to pass without the band serenading him at his home and on three occasions, in late years, “Wenz” as he was familiarly known to the band, got out his instruments and joined the boys in their numbers.
Mr. and Mrs. Koutnik celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 6 years ago and Mr. Koutnik played a number of solo numbers at that time for his guests. His love of music remained with him to the last and there was no greater enjoyment in his declining days than for him to listen to the old time selections of days of yesteryear.
Widow and Five Survive
Mr. Koutnik is survived by his wife, his companion of fifty-six years and by five children, all residents of Manitowoc. There are Mrs. John Spoentgen, Mrs. Anna Moser, John Koutnik, Mrs. Frank Swoboda and Mrs. L. W. Tr—pher?.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 18, 1930 P. 4
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WENZEL KOUTNIK GETS LETTER TELLING OF DEATH OF HIS BROTHER
Wenzel Koutnik, the city’s oldest musician, has received letters from Germany telling of the death of his brother, Johann Koutnik, the last but two of seven brothers of the family, Mr. Koutnik of this city and Jacob Koutnik of Kaukauna, being the only survivors.
The letter was written by a niece of Mr. Koutnik, Mrs. Conrad Konash whose husband enlisted in the war several months ago and has never been heard from, it being feared by the family that he met death on the field.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 16, 1915, Page 5
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OLDEST MUSICIAN OF CITY PASSES
LAST CHARTER MEMBER OF THE MARINE BAND
Wenzel Koutnik, 82, Summoned At Home After Illness of Several Months.
Wenzel Koutnik, oldest musician of the city and last surviving charter member of the Marine Band, founded in 1898, passed away at his home, 1015 Hamilton street shortly before midnight last night, aged 82 years. Mr. Koutnik had been a sufferer from asthma for a long time and for several months had been failing although he had been confined to his bed less than a week when death came to him.
Funeral Held Monday
Mr. Koutnik’s funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the St. Boniface Catholic church of which he had been a member for more than fifty years, active in its work. The Marine Band which deceased assisted in organizing and with which he had been identified until health forced his retirement from active playing, will escort the remains of Mr. Koutnik to the church and Calvary cemetery where burial will take place.
Native of Bohemia
Born in Bohemia February 18, 1848, Mr. Koutnik died one day and one month before he would have observed the 82nd anniversary of his birth. His early life was spent in his native land and it was there 56 years ago, that he married Rose Foreyt, the wife who survives him. A year later the couple came to America and fifty-four years ago located in Manitowoc where he became one of the city’s pioneer mason contractors and followed that business until his retirement some years ago. He was recognized in his business for his conscientious work and fair dealing and enjoyed the respect and esteem of the community.
Always a lover of music and with the talent of his own people, Mr. Koutnik early became prominent in music circles of the city and played at many of the old time social events. When the movement for organization of the Marine Band was launched, he was one of its supporters and previous to that time played with other pioneer musical organizations. He was popular with the “Band Boys” and on occasion of his birthday anniversary, even after his retirement from active participation with the band, the date was never permitted to pass without the band serenading him at his home and on three occasions, in late years, “Wenz” as he was familiarly known to the band, got out his instruments and joined the boys in their numbers.
Mr. and Mrs. Koutnik celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 6 years ago and Mr. Koutnik played a number of solo numbers at that time for his guests. His love of music remained with him to the last and there was no greater enjoyment in his declining days than for him to listen to the old time selections of days of yesteryear.
Widow and Five Survive
Mr. Koutnik is survived by his wife, his companion of fifty-six years and by five children, all residents of Manitowoc. There are Mrs. John Spoentgen, Mrs. Anna Moser, John Koutnik, Mrs. Frank Swoboda and Mrs. L. W. Tr—pher?.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 18, 1930 P. 4
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