OVERTAKEN BY DEATH WHILE RIDING IN CAR
Nic Kettenhoffen(sic) Is Stricken Without a Warning
Life’s uncertainty was brought home to Manitowoc in startling manner early last evening when the community was shocked by announcement of the sudden death of Nic Kettenhoffen, well known businessman who expired while riding in his automobile, enroute from his place of business on Jay street to his home. Mr. Kettenhoffen was accompanied by his wife who had called for him and was driving the car. Heart failure caused death.
The death of Mr. Kettenhoffen occurred shortly before 6 o’clock on the street near the Esch Sons Co. store. Mrs. Kettenhoffen had called for him at the marble shop on Jay Street and had waited while he completed a letter and the two had then started for home. As the car reached the juncture of Jay and Ninth Mr. Kettenhoffen collapsed in his seat and when he was carried into the offices of Dr. F. H. Hammond nearby, it was found that life had passed, death having been almost instantaneous. The body was later taken to the home.
Not In Robust Health
Although Mr. Kettenhoffen had not been in the most robust health for many months, he was not ill and had been attending to his affairs as usual yesterday. He had complained during the morning of a slight trouble with his heart but did not consider it a serious matter and when he entered the automobile made no reference to not being in his usual health and appeared in excellent spirits. He had taken part in the Saengerbund concert Saturday night and had attended a rehearsal with the Elks orchestra, of which he was a member, Monday evening and had been at his offices all day. A few years ago Mr. Kettenhoffen had suffered from an ailment from which he never fully recovered and which he was primarily responsible for his sudden taking away.
Born in Germany .
Mr. Kettenhoffen was in his sixty-first year, having been born at Helfant, Germany, on March 9, 1864. As a boy of five years he came to America with his mother and spent his boyhood in this city where he learned the stone cutter’s trade, later completing his course at St. Louis where he also attended art school. He was at Chicago for some years and then returned here where he later engaged in business and for many years had conducted a marble works and monument shop on Jay street, and had been successful.
On February 11, 1893, Mr. Kettenhoffen was married to Annie Matek, who survives. The only other relative of Mr. Ketterhoffen here is an aunt, Mrs. Matthias Kettenhoffen, but he has relatives in the old home in Germany whom he visited last year, when with Mrs. Kettenhoffen he spent several months abroad.
Mr. Kettenhoffen was well known as a musician and was an enthusiastic member of the Elks’ orchestra with which he regularly played, and was an attendant at all rehearsals. Mr. Kettenhoffen was to have appeared with the orchestra in the “Rose Malden” to be given April 29 and had taken a keen interest in the work of preparation for the cantata. He was a master of the flute and violin and had appeared in many concerts with local organizations, and since the formation of the Elks’ orchestra had been active in its success.
Deceased was a member of the Elks lodge and of the Catholic Knights and will be missed in both societies.
Funeral on Friday
Brief services will be held at St. Boniface church on Friday morning at 9 o’clock and mass will be said on Saturday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 22, 1925 P. 2
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[Nic died 4/21/1925 in Manitowoc, cause of death: apoplexy]
1900 Census - Birth Mar 1863
Birth in naturalization records is 9 Mar 1860
1870 census - age 6, mother is Mary Kettenhofen, age 48. Nicholas and his mother Mary are living with his Uncle Mathias and Aunt Johanna Kettenhofen.
1880 census - age 15
1900 census - age 37
Family stone reads: GUTTMAN-KETTENHOFEN
Buried with wife Anna, & sister-in-law Julia Guttman & husband Albert.
Cem record: [Nic Kettenhofen owned lots 3&4, Albert Guttman owned lots 5 & 6. The family stone was in the center of the 4 lots (picture a vertical rectangle with the Kettenhofen's owning the 2 north lots and the Guttman's the south 2 lots). The Kettenhofen's are buried on lot 3 and the Guttman's are on lot 6)
Marriage record:
KETTENHOFEN: Math. Nicko.
m: 11 Feb 1893 (co. mar. index v.6 p.193/she is p.192)
to: Maria Anna Matek
No children were born to Anna & Nicholas.
Nic Kettenhoffen(sic) Is Stricken Without a Warning
Life’s uncertainty was brought home to Manitowoc in startling manner early last evening when the community was shocked by announcement of the sudden death of Nic Kettenhoffen, well known businessman who expired while riding in his automobile, enroute from his place of business on Jay street to his home. Mr. Kettenhoffen was accompanied by his wife who had called for him and was driving the car. Heart failure caused death.
The death of Mr. Kettenhoffen occurred shortly before 6 o’clock on the street near the Esch Sons Co. store. Mrs. Kettenhoffen had called for him at the marble shop on Jay Street and had waited while he completed a letter and the two had then started for home. As the car reached the juncture of Jay and Ninth Mr. Kettenhoffen collapsed in his seat and when he was carried into the offices of Dr. F. H. Hammond nearby, it was found that life had passed, death having been almost instantaneous. The body was later taken to the home.
Not In Robust Health
Although Mr. Kettenhoffen had not been in the most robust health for many months, he was not ill and had been attending to his affairs as usual yesterday. He had complained during the morning of a slight trouble with his heart but did not consider it a serious matter and when he entered the automobile made no reference to not being in his usual health and appeared in excellent spirits. He had taken part in the Saengerbund concert Saturday night and had attended a rehearsal with the Elks orchestra, of which he was a member, Monday evening and had been at his offices all day. A few years ago Mr. Kettenhoffen had suffered from an ailment from which he never fully recovered and which he was primarily responsible for his sudden taking away.
Born in Germany .
Mr. Kettenhoffen was in his sixty-first year, having been born at Helfant, Germany, on March 9, 1864. As a boy of five years he came to America with his mother and spent his boyhood in this city where he learned the stone cutter’s trade, later completing his course at St. Louis where he also attended art school. He was at Chicago for some years and then returned here where he later engaged in business and for many years had conducted a marble works and monument shop on Jay street, and had been successful.
On February 11, 1893, Mr. Kettenhoffen was married to Annie Matek, who survives. The only other relative of Mr. Ketterhoffen here is an aunt, Mrs. Matthias Kettenhoffen, but he has relatives in the old home in Germany whom he visited last year, when with Mrs. Kettenhoffen he spent several months abroad.
Mr. Kettenhoffen was well known as a musician and was an enthusiastic member of the Elks’ orchestra with which he regularly played, and was an attendant at all rehearsals. Mr. Kettenhoffen was to have appeared with the orchestra in the “Rose Malden” to be given April 29 and had taken a keen interest in the work of preparation for the cantata. He was a master of the flute and violin and had appeared in many concerts with local organizations, and since the formation of the Elks’ orchestra had been active in its success.
Deceased was a member of the Elks lodge and of the Catholic Knights and will be missed in both societies.
Funeral on Friday
Brief services will be held at St. Boniface church on Friday morning at 9 o’clock and mass will be said on Saturday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 22, 1925 P. 2
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[Nic died 4/21/1925 in Manitowoc, cause of death: apoplexy]
1900 Census - Birth Mar 1863
Birth in naturalization records is 9 Mar 1860
1870 census - age 6, mother is Mary Kettenhofen, age 48. Nicholas and his mother Mary are living with his Uncle Mathias and Aunt Johanna Kettenhofen.
1880 census - age 15
1900 census - age 37
Family stone reads: GUTTMAN-KETTENHOFEN
Buried with wife Anna, & sister-in-law Julia Guttman & husband Albert.
Cem record: [Nic Kettenhofen owned lots 3&4, Albert Guttman owned lots 5 & 6. The family stone was in the center of the 4 lots (picture a vertical rectangle with the Kettenhofen's owning the 2 north lots and the Guttman's the south 2 lots). The Kettenhofen's are buried on lot 3 and the Guttman's are on lot 6)
Marriage record:
KETTENHOFEN: Math. Nicko.
m: 11 Feb 1893 (co. mar. index v.6 p.193/she is p.192)
to: Maria Anna Matek
No children were born to Anna & Nicholas.
OVERTAKEN BY DEATH WHILE RIDING IN CAR
Nic Kettenhoffen(sic) Is Stricken Without a Warning
Life’s uncertainty was brought home to Manitowoc in startling manner early last evening when the community was shocked by announcement of the sudden death of Nic Kettenhoffen, well known businessman who expired while riding in his automobile, enroute from his place of business on Jay street to his home. Mr. Kettenhoffen was accompanied by his wife who had called for him and was driving the car. Heart failure caused death.
The death of Mr. Kettenhoffen occurred shortly before 6 o’clock on the street near the Esch Sons Co. store. Mrs. Kettenhoffen had called for him at the marble shop on Jay Street and had waited while he completed a letter and the two had then started for home. As the car reached the juncture of Jay and Ninth Mr. Kettenhoffen collapsed in his seat and when he was carried into the offices of Dr. F. H. Hammond nearby, it was found that life had passed, death having been almost instantaneous. The body was later taken to the home.
Not In Robust Health
Although Mr. Kettenhoffen had not been in the most robust health for many months, he was not ill and had been attending to his affairs as usual yesterday. He had complained during the morning of a slight trouble with his heart but did not consider it a serious matter and when he entered the automobile made no reference to not being in his usual health and appeared in excellent spirits. He had taken part in the Saengerbund concert Saturday night and had attended a rehearsal with the Elks orchestra, of which he was a member, Monday evening and had been at his offices all day. A few years ago Mr. Kettenhoffen had suffered from an ailment from which he never fully recovered and which he was primarily responsible for his sudden taking away.
Born in Germany .
Mr. Kettenhoffen was in his sixty-first year, having been born at Helfant, Germany, on March 9, 1864. As a boy of five years he came to America with his mother and spent his boyhood in this city where he learned the stone cutter’s trade, later completing his course at St. Louis where he also attended art school. He was at Chicago for some years and then returned here where he later engaged in business and for many years had conducted a marble works and monument shop on Jay street, and had been successful.
On February 11, 1893, Mr. Kettenhoffen was married to Annie Matek, who survives. The only other relative of Mr. Ketterhoffen here is an aunt, Mrs. Matthias Kettenhoffen, but he has relatives in the old home in Germany whom he visited last year, when with Mrs. Kettenhoffen he spent several months abroad.
Mr. Kettenhoffen was well known as a musician and was an enthusiastic member of the Elks’ orchestra with which he regularly played, and was an attendant at all rehearsals. Mr. Kettenhoffen was to have appeared with the orchestra in the “Rose Malden” to be given April 29 and had taken a keen interest in the work of preparation for the cantata. He was a master of the flute and violin and had appeared in many concerts with local organizations, and since the formation of the Elks’ orchestra had been active in its success.
Deceased was a member of the Elks lodge and of the Catholic Knights and will be missed in both societies.
Funeral on Friday
Brief services will be held at St. Boniface church on Friday morning at 9 o’clock and mass will be said on Saturday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 22, 1925 P. 2
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[Nic died 4/21/1925 in Manitowoc, cause of death: apoplexy]
1900 Census - Birth Mar 1863
Birth in naturalization records is 9 Mar 1860
1870 census - age 6, mother is Mary Kettenhofen, age 48. Nicholas and his mother Mary are living with his Uncle Mathias and Aunt Johanna Kettenhofen.
1880 census - age 15
1900 census - age 37
Family stone reads: GUTTMAN-KETTENHOFEN
Buried with wife Anna, & sister-in-law Julia Guttman & husband Albert.
Cem record: [Nic Kettenhofen owned lots 3&4, Albert Guttman owned lots 5 & 6. The family stone was in the center of the 4 lots (picture a vertical rectangle with the Kettenhofen's owning the 2 north lots and the Guttman's the south 2 lots). The Kettenhofen's are buried on lot 3 and the Guttman's are on lot 6)
Marriage record:
KETTENHOFEN: Math. Nicko.
m: 11 Feb 1893 (co. mar. index v.6 p.193/she is p.192)
to: Maria Anna Matek
No children were born to Anna & Nicholas.
Nic Kettenhoffen(sic) Is Stricken Without a Warning
Life’s uncertainty was brought home to Manitowoc in startling manner early last evening when the community was shocked by announcement of the sudden death of Nic Kettenhoffen, well known businessman who expired while riding in his automobile, enroute from his place of business on Jay street to his home. Mr. Kettenhoffen was accompanied by his wife who had called for him and was driving the car. Heart failure caused death.
The death of Mr. Kettenhoffen occurred shortly before 6 o’clock on the street near the Esch Sons Co. store. Mrs. Kettenhoffen had called for him at the marble shop on Jay Street and had waited while he completed a letter and the two had then started for home. As the car reached the juncture of Jay and Ninth Mr. Kettenhoffen collapsed in his seat and when he was carried into the offices of Dr. F. H. Hammond nearby, it was found that life had passed, death having been almost instantaneous. The body was later taken to the home.
Not In Robust Health
Although Mr. Kettenhoffen had not been in the most robust health for many months, he was not ill and had been attending to his affairs as usual yesterday. He had complained during the morning of a slight trouble with his heart but did not consider it a serious matter and when he entered the automobile made no reference to not being in his usual health and appeared in excellent spirits. He had taken part in the Saengerbund concert Saturday night and had attended a rehearsal with the Elks orchestra, of which he was a member, Monday evening and had been at his offices all day. A few years ago Mr. Kettenhoffen had suffered from an ailment from which he never fully recovered and which he was primarily responsible for his sudden taking away.
Born in Germany .
Mr. Kettenhoffen was in his sixty-first year, having been born at Helfant, Germany, on March 9, 1864. As a boy of five years he came to America with his mother and spent his boyhood in this city where he learned the stone cutter’s trade, later completing his course at St. Louis where he also attended art school. He was at Chicago for some years and then returned here where he later engaged in business and for many years had conducted a marble works and monument shop on Jay street, and had been successful.
On February 11, 1893, Mr. Kettenhoffen was married to Annie Matek, who survives. The only other relative of Mr. Ketterhoffen here is an aunt, Mrs. Matthias Kettenhoffen, but he has relatives in the old home in Germany whom he visited last year, when with Mrs. Kettenhoffen he spent several months abroad.
Mr. Kettenhoffen was well known as a musician and was an enthusiastic member of the Elks’ orchestra with which he regularly played, and was an attendant at all rehearsals. Mr. Kettenhoffen was to have appeared with the orchestra in the “Rose Malden” to be given April 29 and had taken a keen interest in the work of preparation for the cantata. He was a master of the flute and violin and had appeared in many concerts with local organizations, and since the formation of the Elks’ orchestra had been active in its success.
Deceased was a member of the Elks lodge and of the Catholic Knights and will be missed in both societies.
Funeral on Friday
Brief services will be held at St. Boniface church on Friday morning at 9 o’clock and mass will be said on Saturday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 22, 1925 P. 2
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[Nic died 4/21/1925 in Manitowoc, cause of death: apoplexy]
1900 Census - Birth Mar 1863
Birth in naturalization records is 9 Mar 1860
1870 census - age 6, mother is Mary Kettenhofen, age 48. Nicholas and his mother Mary are living with his Uncle Mathias and Aunt Johanna Kettenhofen.
1880 census - age 15
1900 census - age 37
Family stone reads: GUTTMAN-KETTENHOFEN
Buried with wife Anna, & sister-in-law Julia Guttman & husband Albert.
Cem record: [Nic Kettenhofen owned lots 3&4, Albert Guttman owned lots 5 & 6. The family stone was in the center of the 4 lots (picture a vertical rectangle with the Kettenhofen's owning the 2 north lots and the Guttman's the south 2 lots). The Kettenhofen's are buried on lot 3 and the Guttman's are on lot 6)
Marriage record:
KETTENHOFEN: Math. Nicko.
m: 11 Feb 1893 (co. mar. index v.6 p.193/she is p.192)
to: Maria Anna Matek
No children were born to Anna & Nicholas.
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