Born on the family farm in Mishicot (Township) in Manitowoc County near the village of Tisch Mills, Charles was the youngest of eight children {seven sons & one daughter} born to John "Jan" & Dorothy (Pelnar) Stangel.
On 3 September 1901, Charles married Anna Barbara Schleis in Norman, WI; he was age 30, she was 21.
CHILDREN:
-o- Milton F. (1903-1989)
-o- Margery Ann (1905-1991)
-o- Dorothy F. (1908-1949)
-o- Marie Josephine (1915-2007)
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"BIO": adapted [w/edits] from his obituary published in the Manitowoc Herald Times on 16 January 1950:
"When Mr. Stangel was honored by the Lions club in 1946 at a testimonial banquet at which he was presented with a scroll for distinguished service in education he was given this significant tribute; "Student, athlete, coach and educator beloved by thousands of his students, he has been a central figure in the educational scheme of things in Manitowoc." His passing marks the end of close to a 50 year span in the education field of city, county and state.
"Mr. Stangel received the first common school diploma issued in Manitowoc county & was graduated from Two Rivers high school in 1887. He taught school for four years at Tisch Mills and attended Valparaiso university, Indiana, in 1891-92, completing a two-year course in 50 weeks. He taught four years in Forestville, WI.
"He entered the University of Wisconsin shortly before the turn of the century completing the course in two and a half years, majoring in physics and science. He was "W" man in football and track playing guard on the Wisconsin team in 1898, which boasted the great Pat O'Dea, famous punter.
"Mr. Stangel established a world's record in the hammer throw in 1898. Signed with the Chicago Athletic club, he was named as a member of the 1900 U.S. Olympic team in the weight events, but decided not to compete.
"He taught physics at the University of Wisconsin in 1899, physics and science at Madison high school in 1900 and physics in Milwaukee West Division high school in 1901. He then went to Sturgeon Bay in 1902 as principal of the high school and superintendent of schools. He established the first complete athletic program at Sturgeon Bay and coached the four major sports in high school, football, baseball, track and basketball.
"In 1912 Mr. Stangel came to Manitowoc as principal of the high school & remained in that capacity until his retirement at the close of the school year in 1947. During that period he consistently refused to be considered for the superintendency here as well as in other Wisconsin & Illinois cities, because of his desire to remain in closer contact with the young people under his guidance in high school.
"His vocational guidance of students was the foundation of the present program, both locally and nationally. Through his system of guidance and follow through college and private life many students have made him their guide and inspiration in later life.
"A member of the Sacred Heart parish he served in several church offices. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a past president of the Holy Name society and a member of the Holy Name speakers bureau. He was also active in Boy Scout work and in 1944 received the Silver Beaver award.
"For more than 25 years "Prof." Stangel, as he was known by thousands of his high school pupils, taught every naturalization class in the city and had the pleasure of seeing more than 500 of his pupils admitted to citizenship."
On 3 September 1901, Charles married Anna Barbara Schleis in Norman, WI; he was age 30, she was 21.
CHILDREN:
-o- Milton F. (1903-1989)
-o- Margery Ann (1905-1991)
-o- Dorothy F. (1908-1949)
-o- Marie Josephine (1915-2007)
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"BIO": adapted [w/edits] from his obituary published in the Manitowoc Herald Times on 16 January 1950:
"When Mr. Stangel was honored by the Lions club in 1946 at a testimonial banquet at which he was presented with a scroll for distinguished service in education he was given this significant tribute; "Student, athlete, coach and educator beloved by thousands of his students, he has been a central figure in the educational scheme of things in Manitowoc." His passing marks the end of close to a 50 year span in the education field of city, county and state.
"Mr. Stangel received the first common school diploma issued in Manitowoc county & was graduated from Two Rivers high school in 1887. He taught school for four years at Tisch Mills and attended Valparaiso university, Indiana, in 1891-92, completing a two-year course in 50 weeks. He taught four years in Forestville, WI.
"He entered the University of Wisconsin shortly before the turn of the century completing the course in two and a half years, majoring in physics and science. He was "W" man in football and track playing guard on the Wisconsin team in 1898, which boasted the great Pat O'Dea, famous punter.
"Mr. Stangel established a world's record in the hammer throw in 1898. Signed with the Chicago Athletic club, he was named as a member of the 1900 U.S. Olympic team in the weight events, but decided not to compete.
"He taught physics at the University of Wisconsin in 1899, physics and science at Madison high school in 1900 and physics in Milwaukee West Division high school in 1901. He then went to Sturgeon Bay in 1902 as principal of the high school and superintendent of schools. He established the first complete athletic program at Sturgeon Bay and coached the four major sports in high school, football, baseball, track and basketball.
"In 1912 Mr. Stangel came to Manitowoc as principal of the high school & remained in that capacity until his retirement at the close of the school year in 1947. During that period he consistently refused to be considered for the superintendency here as well as in other Wisconsin & Illinois cities, because of his desire to remain in closer contact with the young people under his guidance in high school.
"His vocational guidance of students was the foundation of the present program, both locally and nationally. Through his system of guidance and follow through college and private life many students have made him their guide and inspiration in later life.
"A member of the Sacred Heart parish he served in several church offices. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a past president of the Holy Name society and a member of the Holy Name speakers bureau. He was also active in Boy Scout work and in 1944 received the Silver Beaver award.
"For more than 25 years "Prof." Stangel, as he was known by thousands of his high school pupils, taught every naturalization class in the city and had the pleasure of seeing more than 500 of his pupils admitted to citizenship."
Born on the family farm in Mishicot (Township) in Manitowoc County near the village of Tisch Mills, Charles was the youngest of eight children {seven sons & one daughter} born to John "Jan" & Dorothy (Pelnar) Stangel.
On 3 September 1901, Charles married Anna Barbara Schleis in Norman, WI; he was age 30, she was 21.
CHILDREN:
-o- Milton F. (1903-1989)
-o- Margery Ann (1905-1991)
-o- Dorothy F. (1908-1949)
-o- Marie Josephine (1915-2007)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"BIO": adapted [w/edits] from his obituary published in the Manitowoc Herald Times on 16 January 1950:
"When Mr. Stangel was honored by the Lions club in 1946 at a testimonial banquet at which he was presented with a scroll for distinguished service in education he was given this significant tribute; "Student, athlete, coach and educator beloved by thousands of his students, he has been a central figure in the educational scheme of things in Manitowoc." His passing marks the end of close to a 50 year span in the education field of city, county and state.
"Mr. Stangel received the first common school diploma issued in Manitowoc county & was graduated from Two Rivers high school in 1887. He taught school for four years at Tisch Mills and attended Valparaiso university, Indiana, in 1891-92, completing a two-year course in 50 weeks. He taught four years in Forestville, WI.
"He entered the University of Wisconsin shortly before the turn of the century completing the course in two and a half years, majoring in physics and science. He was "W" man in football and track playing guard on the Wisconsin team in 1898, which boasted the great Pat O'Dea, famous punter.
"Mr. Stangel established a world's record in the hammer throw in 1898. Signed with the Chicago Athletic club, he was named as a member of the 1900 U.S. Olympic team in the weight events, but decided not to compete.
"He taught physics at the University of Wisconsin in 1899, physics and science at Madison high school in 1900 and physics in Milwaukee West Division high school in 1901. He then went to Sturgeon Bay in 1902 as principal of the high school and superintendent of schools. He established the first complete athletic program at Sturgeon Bay and coached the four major sports in high school, football, baseball, track and basketball.
"In 1912 Mr. Stangel came to Manitowoc as principal of the high school & remained in that capacity until his retirement at the close of the school year in 1947. During that period he consistently refused to be considered for the superintendency here as well as in other Wisconsin & Illinois cities, because of his desire to remain in closer contact with the young people under his guidance in high school.
"His vocational guidance of students was the foundation of the present program, both locally and nationally. Through his system of guidance and follow through college and private life many students have made him their guide and inspiration in later life.
"A member of the Sacred Heart parish he served in several church offices. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a past president of the Holy Name society and a member of the Holy Name speakers bureau. He was also active in Boy Scout work and in 1944 received the Silver Beaver award.
"For more than 25 years "Prof." Stangel, as he was known by thousands of his high school pupils, taught every naturalization class in the city and had the pleasure of seeing more than 500 of his pupils admitted to citizenship."
On 3 September 1901, Charles married Anna Barbara Schleis in Norman, WI; he was age 30, she was 21.
CHILDREN:
-o- Milton F. (1903-1989)
-o- Margery Ann (1905-1991)
-o- Dorothy F. (1908-1949)
-o- Marie Josephine (1915-2007)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"BIO": adapted [w/edits] from his obituary published in the Manitowoc Herald Times on 16 January 1950:
"When Mr. Stangel was honored by the Lions club in 1946 at a testimonial banquet at which he was presented with a scroll for distinguished service in education he was given this significant tribute; "Student, athlete, coach and educator beloved by thousands of his students, he has been a central figure in the educational scheme of things in Manitowoc." His passing marks the end of close to a 50 year span in the education field of city, county and state.
"Mr. Stangel received the first common school diploma issued in Manitowoc county & was graduated from Two Rivers high school in 1887. He taught school for four years at Tisch Mills and attended Valparaiso university, Indiana, in 1891-92, completing a two-year course in 50 weeks. He taught four years in Forestville, WI.
"He entered the University of Wisconsin shortly before the turn of the century completing the course in two and a half years, majoring in physics and science. He was "W" man in football and track playing guard on the Wisconsin team in 1898, which boasted the great Pat O'Dea, famous punter.
"Mr. Stangel established a world's record in the hammer throw in 1898. Signed with the Chicago Athletic club, he was named as a member of the 1900 U.S. Olympic team in the weight events, but decided not to compete.
"He taught physics at the University of Wisconsin in 1899, physics and science at Madison high school in 1900 and physics in Milwaukee West Division high school in 1901. He then went to Sturgeon Bay in 1902 as principal of the high school and superintendent of schools. He established the first complete athletic program at Sturgeon Bay and coached the four major sports in high school, football, baseball, track and basketball.
"In 1912 Mr. Stangel came to Manitowoc as principal of the high school & remained in that capacity until his retirement at the close of the school year in 1947. During that period he consistently refused to be considered for the superintendency here as well as in other Wisconsin & Illinois cities, because of his desire to remain in closer contact with the young people under his guidance in high school.
"His vocational guidance of students was the foundation of the present program, both locally and nationally. Through his system of guidance and follow through college and private life many students have made him their guide and inspiration in later life.
"A member of the Sacred Heart parish he served in several church offices. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a past president of the Holy Name society and a member of the Holy Name speakers bureau. He was also active in Boy Scout work and in 1944 received the Silver Beaver award.
"For more than 25 years "Prof." Stangel, as he was known by thousands of his high school pupils, taught every naturalization class in the city and had the pleasure of seeing more than 500 of his pupils admitted to citizenship."
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