FERD FRAENZL

PROF. FRAENZEL (sic) MUSICIAN AND COMPOSER, DIES
Prof Ferdinand Fraenzel, musician and composer of note, a resident here since
boyhood, died at his home, 714 Hancock street this afternoon. Prof. Fraenzel
had been in failing health for several months, having been stricken while on
a visit west. He was 78 years of age.
Prof. Fraenzel, who had attained prominence in music in the state and was one
of the pioneer leaders in this city, studied in Russia and later was located
at Milwaukee. Up to a few months of his death he was active and continued his
musical work.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 1, 1920 P. 1
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PROF. FRAENZEL ONCE MUSICIAN AT CZAR’S COURT
Prof. Ferdinand Fraenzel, musician and composer, who died suddenly at his home
on Hancock street, yesterday afternoon, was at one time a member of the Czar’s
court orchestra at St. Petersburg, Russia, while completing his studies in that
country. Reference to his experience in Russia is made in papers found among
effects of Mr. Fraenzel.
Although in failing health for some time Prof. Fraenzel was about the house
yesterday morning but when he failed to appear for the noon day meal and his
room was visited the aged man was found dead, on the bed, evidently having
passed away while resting. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the
home.
Prov. Fraenzel was born in Austria and came here with his parents in 1856. A
lover of music and a student, he early developed his talent and played with local
orchestras, while learning the printer’s trade. Later he removed to Milwaukee and
from there left for Leipsig, Germany, to complete his studies, visiting Russia and
other European countries for several years. He returned here in 1887 and in 1912
disposed of his property and located at Seattle where he remained five years and
then came back to this city.
Of the immediate family, only one survives Prof. Fraenzel, being a sister, Mrs.
Ed. Erdman, of Seattle. A niece, Miss Clara Fraenzel, with whom he made his home,
also survives.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 2, 1920 P. 4
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Prof. Ferdinand Fraenzel(sic), musician and composer, who died
suddenly at his home on Hancock street, Monday afternoon, was at
one time a member of the Czar's court orchestra at St. Petersburg,
Russia, while competing his studies in that country.
Although in failing health for some time, Prof. Fraenzel was about
the house Monday morning but when he failed to appear from the noon
day meal and his room was visited, aged man was found dead, on the
bed, evidently having passed away while resting. The funeral will
be held this afternoon from the home.
Prof. Fraenzel was born in Austria and came here with his parents
in 1856. A lover of music and a student, he early developed his
talent and played with local orchestras, while learning the printer's
trade. Later he removed to Milwaukee and from there left for Leipsig,
Germany, to complete his studies, visiting Russia and other European
countries for several years. He returned here in 1887 and in 1912
disposed of his property and located at Seattle where he remained
five years and then came back to this city.
Of the immediate family, only one survives Prof. Fraenzel, being a
sister, Mrs. Ed. Erdman of Seattle. A niece, Miss Clara Fraenzel,
with whom he made his home, also survives.
The Manitowoc Pilot, November 4, 1920, Page 1
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Ferdinand F. Fraenzl (v.18 p.23)
Single
Oct. 28, 1842-Nov. 1, 1920
Son of Hencel Fraenzl and Francis Zautnar (both born Austria)
Born Austria –professor, music teacher
Died from “apoplexy –was found dead in his bed”
Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
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