WM. J. KELLNER (d. 1924)

WM. J. KELLNER LIFE RESIDENT OF CO. IS DEAD
Kellner’s Corners Near City Named For Him Years Ago
Exhaustion and the shock of an operation which he underwent a few
days ago in hope of restoring his failing health, caused the death
of William J. Kellner, life long resident of Manitowoc county, and
well known retired business man. Mr. Kellner’s death occurred at
the hospital at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon and was not unexpected,
his condition for two days having been precarious.
Funeral services for Mr. Kellner will be held Thursday at 8 o’clock
from Sacred Heart church, the Rev. W. J. Luby officiating.
Born at Kellnersville
Mr. Kellner was born at Kellnersville, Feb. 16, 1853 and in 1887
established himself in the hotel business at what was for years known
as Kellner’s Corners, now Four Corners, three miles west of the city.
Here he built two brick structures and continued in the hotel and
saloon business until 1914 when he retired, having been successful in
his ventures and popular by reason of his accommodating manner and
excellent management of his hotel. Since 1914 Mr. Kellner has made his
home in this city at 729 North Twelfth Street.
Mr. Kellner was twice married, his first wife who was Rose Kries
passing away in 1917, two daughters surviving her. On October 21, 1919
Mr. Kellner was married to Miss Mary Seibel, of Two Rivers who, with
the two daughters, Mrs. George Mittnacht and Mrs. Peter C. Mittnacht
survive him. Mr. Kellner is also survived by two brothers and four
sisters, John C. Kellner, this city, Mrs. Wilharms, Appleton, Mrs.
Groos and Mrs. Q. Hessel, Escanaba and Michael Kellner of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, 13 May 1924
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[bur 05-15-1924/cause: urinary inpression]
(NOTE: Obit says b. 1853/stone says b. 1863/a William Kellener is
on the 1870 Kossuth census as age 5 and brother Michell age 9)