GEORGE W. KIEL (d. 1945)
George W. Kiel, Board And Fair Official, Is Dead
George w. Kiel, 60, who retired early in April as chairman of the county board
and active for years in public and civic life of the city and county, died
Sunday morning at his farm home in Franklin near the village of Whitelaw.
Mr. Kiel, who was recuperating in recent months from a serious heart ailment,
was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage Friday morning from which he never
revived.
Funeral services for Mr. Kiel will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First
Reformed church, the Rev. A. C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be in
Evergreen cemetery. Members of the county board, on which body Mr. Kiel served
for 16 years, will act as honorary pallbearers.
For years, Mr. Kiel operated one of the largest dairy farms in the county and
for 25 years was secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association. One of
the organizers of the Wisconsin County Boards association, Mr. Kiel was president
of the organization until his death.
Active In County Affairs.
Mr. Kiel was born on the homestead farm in Franklin in 1884 and in 1912 married
Miss Florence Meisnest. In early life he took an interest in town and school
affairs. He served for many years as a director of the ____ ____ district ___ ___
in Franklin. He was president for many years of the Whitelaw State bank and when
it merged with the Maribel bank, remained as a director.
As chairman of the town of Franklin, Mr. Kiel represented his town on the county
board for a 16 year span. He was chairman the last __ years, retiring this spring
as chairman of his town because of failing health and relinquishing the board
chairmanship.
Perhaps Mr. Kiel was best known for his long affiliation with the successfully
county operated farm. He served on the farm board __ years, as a director the first
year, treasurer the second year, and then was chosen secretary, which position he
filled until last November. As secretary of the farm board, much of the detail work
of each county fair was in his hands.
Presented With Plaque
When he retired as secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association a short
time ago, the members presented Mr. Kiel with a special plaque, in testimonial of
his long services in the association.
At Milwaukee in January, 1944, Mr. Kiel was elected president of the Wisconsin County
Board association, and as the association held no meeting this year, he continued
head of the organization.
For years he was an active member and worker in the Manitowoc Kiwanis club.
Mr. Kiel’s last public appearance came during the May session of the county board
when he attended one of the opening sessions as an interested spectator. He saw the
board select F. A. Fredrich of Maple Grove chairman in his place.
Survivors
Mr. and Mrs. Kiel observed their silver wedding anniversary in November, 1937.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Larson of this city, Betty at home;
three sons, Lester on the home farm, T. Sgt. Milton Kiel, stationed at Buffalo, N.Y.,
Cpl. Elwood Kiel, stationed at Camp McQuaide, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Irving Fricke
of this city, Mrs. Elton Morgan of Cato and four grandchildren.
Both of Mr. Kiel’s sons in the armed service are home. Corporal Elwood flying here
from California yesterday.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 o’clock this evening. It
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of
the services in the afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1945 P. 3
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[d. 05-06-1945/age 60 yrs./cause: apoplexy]
(George William Kiel/b. 7 Sept. 1884, Wisconsin/d. 6 May 1945 at 12:25 a.m./age 60/
cause: Apoplexy due to hypertension due to coronary sclerosis/wife Florence/
parents: Wm. Kiel and Mary Kahrs both born in Wisconsin/vol.38, p.228,
co. death record)
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WELL KNOWN WHITELAW COUPLE WED
The marriage of Miss Florence Meisnest and George Kiel, prominent young people
of Whitelaw was solemnized by Rev. Grether of this city Tuesday and later a
reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is a daughter
of John Meisnest and one of the well known and popular girls of Whitelaw. Mr.
Kiel is a successful young farmer of Whitelaw where the couple will make their
home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 27, 1912 page 1
George W. Kiel, Board And Fair Official, Is Dead
George w. Kiel, 60, who retired early in April as chairman of the county board
and active for years in public and civic life of the city and county, died
Sunday morning at his farm home in Franklin near the village of Whitelaw.
Mr. Kiel, who was recuperating in recent months from a serious heart ailment,
was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage Friday morning from which he never
revived.
Funeral services for Mr. Kiel will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First
Reformed church, the Rev. A. C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be in
Evergreen cemetery. Members of the county board, on which body Mr. Kiel served
for 16 years, will act as honorary pallbearers.
For years, Mr. Kiel operated one of the largest dairy farms in the county and
for 25 years was secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association. One of
the organizers of the Wisconsin County Boards association, Mr. Kiel was president
of the organization until his death.
Active In County Affairs.
Mr. Kiel was born on the homestead farm in Franklin in 1884 and in 1912 married
Miss Florence Meisnest. In early life he took an interest in town and school
affairs. He served for many years as a director of the ____ ____ district ___ ___
in Franklin. He was president for many years of the Whitelaw State bank and when
it merged with the Maribel bank, remained as a director.
As chairman of the town of Franklin, Mr. Kiel represented his town on the county
board for a 16 year span. He was chairman the last __ years, retiring this spring
as chairman of his town because of failing health and relinquishing the board
chairmanship.
Perhaps Mr. Kiel was best known for his long affiliation with the successfully
county operated farm. He served on the farm board __ years, as a director the first
year, treasurer the second year, and then was chosen secretary, which position he
filled until last November. As secretary of the farm board, much of the detail work
of each county fair was in his hands.
Presented With Plaque
When he retired as secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association a short
time ago, the members presented Mr. Kiel with a special plaque, in testimonial of
his long services in the association.
At Milwaukee in January, 1944, Mr. Kiel was elected president of the Wisconsin County
Board association, and as the association held no meeting this year, he continued
head of the organization.
For years he was an active member and worker in the Manitowoc Kiwanis club.
Mr. Kiel’s last public appearance came during the May session of the county board
when he attended one of the opening sessions as an interested spectator. He saw the
board select F. A. Fredrich of Maple Grove chairman in his place.
Survivors
Mr. and Mrs. Kiel observed their silver wedding anniversary in November, 1937.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Larson of this city, Betty at home;
three sons, Lester on the home farm, T. Sgt. Milton Kiel, stationed at Buffalo, N.Y.,
Cpl. Elwood Kiel, stationed at Camp McQuaide, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Irving Fricke
of this city, Mrs. Elton Morgan of Cato and four grandchildren.
Both of Mr. Kiel’s sons in the armed service are home. Corporal Elwood flying here
from California yesterday.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 o’clock this evening. It
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of
the services in the afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1945 P. 3
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[d. 05-06-1945/age 60 yrs./cause: apoplexy]
(George William Kiel/b. 7 Sept. 1884, Wisconsin/d. 6 May 1945 at 12:25 a.m./age 60/
cause: Apoplexy due to hypertension due to coronary sclerosis/wife Florence/
parents: Wm. Kiel and Mary Kahrs both born in Wisconsin/vol.38, p.228,
co. death record)
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WELL KNOWN WHITELAW COUPLE WED
The marriage of Miss Florence Meisnest and George Kiel, prominent young people
of Whitelaw was solemnized by Rev. Grether of this city Tuesday and later a
reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is a daughter
of John Meisnest and one of the well known and popular girls of Whitelaw. Mr.
Kiel is a successful young farmer of Whitelaw where the couple will make their
home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 27, 1912 page 1
GEORGE W. KIEL (d. 1945)
George W. Kiel, Board And Fair Official, Is Dead
George w. Kiel, 60, who retired early in April as chairman of the county board
and active for years in public and civic life of the city and county, died
Sunday morning at his farm home in Franklin near the village of Whitelaw.
Mr. Kiel, who was recuperating in recent months from a serious heart ailment,
was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage Friday morning from which he never
revived.
Funeral services for Mr. Kiel will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First
Reformed church, the Rev. A. C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be in
Evergreen cemetery. Members of the county board, on which body Mr. Kiel served
for 16 years, will act as honorary pallbearers.
For years, Mr. Kiel operated one of the largest dairy farms in the county and
for 25 years was secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association. One of
the organizers of the Wisconsin County Boards association, Mr. Kiel was president
of the organization until his death.
Active In County Affairs.
Mr. Kiel was born on the homestead farm in Franklin in 1884 and in 1912 married
Miss Florence Meisnest. In early life he took an interest in town and school
affairs. He served for many years as a director of the ____ ____ district ___ ___
in Franklin. He was president for many years of the Whitelaw State bank and when
it merged with the Maribel bank, remained as a director.
As chairman of the town of Franklin, Mr. Kiel represented his town on the county
board for a 16 year span. He was chairman the last __ years, retiring this spring
as chairman of his town because of failing health and relinquishing the board
chairmanship.
Perhaps Mr. Kiel was best known for his long affiliation with the successfully
county operated farm. He served on the farm board __ years, as a director the first
year, treasurer the second year, and then was chosen secretary, which position he
filled until last November. As secretary of the farm board, much of the detail work
of each county fair was in his hands.
Presented With Plaque
When he retired as secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association a short
time ago, the members presented Mr. Kiel with a special plaque, in testimonial of
his long services in the association.
At Milwaukee in January, 1944, Mr. Kiel was elected president of the Wisconsin County
Board association, and as the association held no meeting this year, he continued
head of the organization.
For years he was an active member and worker in the Manitowoc Kiwanis club.
Mr. Kiel’s last public appearance came during the May session of the county board
when he attended one of the opening sessions as an interested spectator. He saw the
board select F. A. Fredrich of Maple Grove chairman in his place.
Survivors
Mr. and Mrs. Kiel observed their silver wedding anniversary in November, 1937.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Larson of this city, Betty at home;
three sons, Lester on the home farm, T. Sgt. Milton Kiel, stationed at Buffalo, N.Y.,
Cpl. Elwood Kiel, stationed at Camp McQuaide, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Irving Fricke
of this city, Mrs. Elton Morgan of Cato and four grandchildren.
Both of Mr. Kiel’s sons in the armed service are home. Corporal Elwood flying here
from California yesterday.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 o’clock this evening. It
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of
the services in the afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1945 P. 3
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[d. 05-06-1945/age 60 yrs./cause: apoplexy]
(George William Kiel/b. 7 Sept. 1884, Wisconsin/d. 6 May 1945 at 12:25 a.m./age 60/
cause: Apoplexy due to hypertension due to coronary sclerosis/wife Florence/
parents: Wm. Kiel and Mary Kahrs both born in Wisconsin/vol.38, p.228,
co. death record)
**********
WELL KNOWN WHITELAW COUPLE WED
The marriage of Miss Florence Meisnest and George Kiel, prominent young people
of Whitelaw was solemnized by Rev. Grether of this city Tuesday and later a
reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is a daughter
of John Meisnest and one of the well known and popular girls of Whitelaw. Mr.
Kiel is a successful young farmer of Whitelaw where the couple will make their
home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 27, 1912 page 1
George W. Kiel, Board And Fair Official, Is Dead
George w. Kiel, 60, who retired early in April as chairman of the county board
and active for years in public and civic life of the city and county, died
Sunday morning at his farm home in Franklin near the village of Whitelaw.
Mr. Kiel, who was recuperating in recent months from a serious heart ailment,
was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage Friday morning from which he never
revived.
Funeral services for Mr. Kiel will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First
Reformed church, the Rev. A. C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be in
Evergreen cemetery. Members of the county board, on which body Mr. Kiel served
for 16 years, will act as honorary pallbearers.
For years, Mr. Kiel operated one of the largest dairy farms in the county and
for 25 years was secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association. One of
the organizers of the Wisconsin County Boards association, Mr. Kiel was president
of the organization until his death.
Active In County Affairs.
Mr. Kiel was born on the homestead farm in Franklin in 1884 and in 1912 married
Miss Florence Meisnest. In early life he took an interest in town and school
affairs. He served for many years as a director of the ____ ____ district ___ ___
in Franklin. He was president for many years of the Whitelaw State bank and when
it merged with the Maribel bank, remained as a director.
As chairman of the town of Franklin, Mr. Kiel represented his town on the county
board for a 16 year span. He was chairman the last __ years, retiring this spring
as chairman of his town because of failing health and relinquishing the board
chairmanship.
Perhaps Mr. Kiel was best known for his long affiliation with the successfully
county operated farm. He served on the farm board __ years, as a director the first
year, treasurer the second year, and then was chosen secretary, which position he
filled until last November. As secretary of the farm board, much of the detail work
of each county fair was in his hands.
Presented With Plaque
When he retired as secretary of the County Guernsey Breeders association a short
time ago, the members presented Mr. Kiel with a special plaque, in testimonial of
his long services in the association.
At Milwaukee in January, 1944, Mr. Kiel was elected president of the Wisconsin County
Board association, and as the association held no meeting this year, he continued
head of the organization.
For years he was an active member and worker in the Manitowoc Kiwanis club.
Mr. Kiel’s last public appearance came during the May session of the county board
when he attended one of the opening sessions as an interested spectator. He saw the
board select F. A. Fredrich of Maple Grove chairman in his place.
Survivors
Mr. and Mrs. Kiel observed their silver wedding anniversary in November, 1937.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Larson of this city, Betty at home;
three sons, Lester on the home farm, T. Sgt. Milton Kiel, stationed at Buffalo, N.Y.,
Cpl. Elwood Kiel, stationed at Camp McQuaide, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Irving Fricke
of this city, Mrs. Elton Morgan of Cato and four grandchildren.
Both of Mr. Kiel’s sons in the armed service are home. Corporal Elwood flying here
from California yesterday.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 o’clock this evening. It
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state until the hour of
the services in the afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1945 P. 3
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[d. 05-06-1945/age 60 yrs./cause: apoplexy]
(George William Kiel/b. 7 Sept. 1884, Wisconsin/d. 6 May 1945 at 12:25 a.m./age 60/
cause: Apoplexy due to hypertension due to coronary sclerosis/wife Florence/
parents: Wm. Kiel and Mary Kahrs both born in Wisconsin/vol.38, p.228,
co. death record)
**********
WELL KNOWN WHITELAW COUPLE WED
The marriage of Miss Florence Meisnest and George Kiel, prominent young people
of Whitelaw was solemnized by Rev. Grether of this city Tuesday and later a
reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is a daughter
of John Meisnest and one of the well known and popular girls of Whitelaw. Mr.
Kiel is a successful young farmer of Whitelaw where the couple will make their
home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 27, 1912 page 1
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