EDWARD LAHEY, FORMER CHIEF FIREMAN, DIES,
In Failing Health for Past Four Months; Called by Death During Night
Death claimed former Fire Chief Edward Lahey, 54, one of the county's best known men, at nine o'clock Monday night at the family home, 1823 Washington street. Mr. Lahey was confined to bed but six days, but was in failing health for the past four months, due to complication of diseases.
Burial Thursday
The funeral services will be held from the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. T. A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational church officiating. Interment will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the funeral home until burial. Ex-Chief Lahey who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lahey, was born at Cedar River, Mich. When but a few years old his parents moved to the town of Two Rivers and settled in the Tannery, where the father was engaged in directing steamers upriver to the old shingle mill. In his young manhood he pursued the life work of his father, that of a sailor, having been employed on a number of lake freighters as an engineer. He returned to this city to take up the position of engineer on the tug Temple Emory, of which the elder brother, Dan was master. For a number of years he served as secretary of the licensed Tugmen's Protective Association, and about twenty-two years ago retired from the lakes. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America. For seven years, Mr. Lahey was fire chief of the fire department, assuming the duties after the city employed the first paid department. He retired from the department four years ago, and since has operated a soft drink establishment on Washington street. Thirty-two years ago Mr. Lahey was married to Ella Gruman of this city, who survives him. Besides his widow, he leaves three sons, Walter, Edward, Jr., and Robert, and five daughters, Mrs. Henry Schmeichel, this city; Mrs. Emanuel Broker, Milwaukee, and Ella, Gertrude and Augusta at home. He also leaves four brothers, Captain Dan, Peter, George, this city and Arthur, Snoqualmie Falls, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. F. W. Dicke and Mrs. Norman Stollberg. Published in The Two Rivers Reporter and Chronicle, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1929, front page, column 2.
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Mishicot News Mr. Ed. Lahey and Miss Ella Grumann(sic), both of this city were united in marriage by Justice John K. Beth last Tuesday evening. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few intimate friends and relatives being present. The young couple have the good wishes of a large circle of friends. Published in The Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1898.
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Edward was the second son and third child of Edward Lahey and Anna Cotting Williamson. For many years he was the owner and proprietor of The Silver Star Saloon. He also served as the Two Rivers Fire Chief for seven years.
His father served in the 27th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War.
Edward removed with his family to Two Rivers, Wisconsin, circa 1882, settling at the Tannery, where his father was engaged in directing steamers upriver to the old shingle mill [His Obituary].
Edward died aged 54 of Landrey's Ascending Paralysis at his home in Two Rivers [Manitowoc Co. Vital Records, Deaths, vol. 25, p. 226].
Biography by Tom Brocher, last updated on 25 September 2022.
In Failing Health for Past Four Months; Called by Death During Night
Death claimed former Fire Chief Edward Lahey, 54, one of the county's best known men, at nine o'clock Monday night at the family home, 1823 Washington street. Mr. Lahey was confined to bed but six days, but was in failing health for the past four months, due to complication of diseases.
Burial Thursday
The funeral services will be held from the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. T. A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational church officiating. Interment will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the funeral home until burial. Ex-Chief Lahey who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lahey, was born at Cedar River, Mich. When but a few years old his parents moved to the town of Two Rivers and settled in the Tannery, where the father was engaged in directing steamers upriver to the old shingle mill. In his young manhood he pursued the life work of his father, that of a sailor, having been employed on a number of lake freighters as an engineer. He returned to this city to take up the position of engineer on the tug Temple Emory, of which the elder brother, Dan was master. For a number of years he served as secretary of the licensed Tugmen's Protective Association, and about twenty-two years ago retired from the lakes. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America. For seven years, Mr. Lahey was fire chief of the fire department, assuming the duties after the city employed the first paid department. He retired from the department four years ago, and since has operated a soft drink establishment on Washington street. Thirty-two years ago Mr. Lahey was married to Ella Gruman of this city, who survives him. Besides his widow, he leaves three sons, Walter, Edward, Jr., and Robert, and five daughters, Mrs. Henry Schmeichel, this city; Mrs. Emanuel Broker, Milwaukee, and Ella, Gertrude and Augusta at home. He also leaves four brothers, Captain Dan, Peter, George, this city and Arthur, Snoqualmie Falls, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. F. W. Dicke and Mrs. Norman Stollberg. Published in The Two Rivers Reporter and Chronicle, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1929, front page, column 2.
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Mishicot News Mr. Ed. Lahey and Miss Ella Grumann(sic), both of this city were united in marriage by Justice John K. Beth last Tuesday evening. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few intimate friends and relatives being present. The young couple have the good wishes of a large circle of friends. Published in The Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1898.
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Edward was the second son and third child of Edward Lahey and Anna Cotting Williamson. For many years he was the owner and proprietor of The Silver Star Saloon. He also served as the Two Rivers Fire Chief for seven years.
His father served in the 27th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War.
Edward removed with his family to Two Rivers, Wisconsin, circa 1882, settling at the Tannery, where his father was engaged in directing steamers upriver to the old shingle mill [His Obituary].
Edward died aged 54 of Landrey's Ascending Paralysis at his home in Two Rivers [Manitowoc Co. Vital Records, Deaths, vol. 25, p. 226].
Biography by Tom Brocher, last updated on 25 September 2022.
EDWARD LAHEY, FORMER CHIEF FIREMAN, DIES,
In Failing Health for Past Four Months; Called by Death During Night
Death claimed former Fire Chief Edward Lahey, 54, one of the county's best known men, at nine o'clock Monday night at the family home, 1823 Washington street. Mr. Lahey was confined to bed but six days, but was in failing health for the past four months, due to complication of diseases.
Burial Thursday
The funeral services will be held from the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. T. A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational church officiating. Interment will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the funeral home until burial. Ex-Chief Lahey who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lahey, was born at Cedar River, Mich. When but a few years old his parents moved to the town of Two Rivers and settled in the Tannery, where the father was engaged in directing steamers upriver to the old shingle mill. In his young manhood he pursued the life work of his father, that of a sailor, having been employed on a number of lake freighters as an engineer. He returned to this city to take up the position of engineer on the tug Temple Emory, of which the elder brother, Dan was master. For a number of years he served as secretary of the licensed Tugmen's Protective Association, and about twenty-two years ago retired from the lakes. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America. For seven years, Mr. Lahey was fire chief of the fire department, assuming the duties after the city employed the first paid department. He retired from the department four years ago, and since has operated a soft drink establishment on Washington street. Thirty-two years ago Mr. Lahey was married to Ella Gruman of this city, who survives him. Besides his widow, he leaves three sons, Walter, Edward, Jr., and Robert, and five daughters, Mrs. Henry Schmeichel, this city; Mrs. Emanuel Broker, Milwaukee, and Ella, Gertrude and Augusta at home. He also leaves four brothers, Captain Dan, Peter, George, this city and Arthur, Snoqualmie Falls, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. F. W. Dicke and Mrs. Norman Stollberg. Published in The Two Rivers Reporter and Chronicle, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1929, front page, column 2.
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Mishicot News Mr. Ed. Lahey and Miss Ella Grumann(sic), both of this city were united in marriage by Justice John K. Beth last Tuesday evening. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few intimate friends and relatives being present. The young couple have the good wishes of a large circle of friends. Published in The Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1898.
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Edward was the second son and third child of Edward Lahey and Anna Cotting Williamson. For many years he was the owner and proprietor of The Silver Star Saloon. He also served as the Two Rivers Fire Chief for seven years.
His father served in the 27th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War.
Edward removed with his family to Two Rivers, Wisconsin, circa 1882, settling at the Tannery, where his father was engaged in directing steamers upriver to the old shingle mill [His Obituary].
Edward died aged 54 of Landrey's Ascending Paralysis at his home in Two Rivers [Manitowoc Co. Vital Records, Deaths, vol. 25, p. 226].
Biography by Tom Brocher, last updated on 25 September 2022.
In Failing Health for Past Four Months; Called by Death During Night
Death claimed former Fire Chief Edward Lahey, 54, one of the county's best known men, at nine o'clock Monday night at the family home, 1823 Washington street. Mr. Lahey was confined to bed but six days, but was in failing health for the past four months, due to complication of diseases.
Burial Thursday
The funeral services will be held from the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. T. A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational church officiating. Interment will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the funeral home until burial. Ex-Chief Lahey who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lahey, was born at Cedar River, Mich. When but a few years old his parents moved to the town of Two Rivers and settled in the Tannery, where the father was engaged in directing steamers upriver to the old shingle mill. In his young manhood he pursued the life work of his father, that of a sailor, having been employed on a number of lake freighters as an engineer. He returned to this city to take up the position of engineer on the tug Temple Emory, of which the elder brother, Dan was master. For a number of years he served as secretary of the licensed Tugmen's Protective Association, and about twenty-two years ago retired from the lakes. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America. For seven years, Mr. Lahey was fire chief of the fire department, assuming the duties after the city employed the first paid department. He retired from the department four years ago, and since has operated a soft drink establishment on Washington street. Thirty-two years ago Mr. Lahey was married to Ella Gruman of this city, who survives him. Besides his widow, he leaves three sons, Walter, Edward, Jr., and Robert, and five daughters, Mrs. Henry Schmeichel, this city; Mrs. Emanuel Broker, Milwaukee, and Ella, Gertrude and Augusta at home. He also leaves four brothers, Captain Dan, Peter, George, this city and Arthur, Snoqualmie Falls, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. F. W. Dicke and Mrs. Norman Stollberg. Published in The Two Rivers Reporter and Chronicle, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1929, front page, column 2.
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Mishicot News Mr. Ed. Lahey and Miss Ella Grumann(sic), both of this city were united in marriage by Justice John K. Beth last Tuesday evening. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few intimate friends and relatives being present. The young couple have the good wishes of a large circle of friends. Published in The Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1898.
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Edward was the second son and third child of Edward Lahey and Anna Cotting Williamson. For many years he was the owner and proprietor of The Silver Star Saloon. He also served as the Two Rivers Fire Chief for seven years.
His father served in the 27th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War.
Edward removed with his family to Two Rivers, Wisconsin, circa 1882, settling at the Tannery, where his father was engaged in directing steamers upriver to the old shingle mill [His Obituary].
Edward died aged 54 of Landrey's Ascending Paralysis at his home in Two Rivers [Manitowoc Co. Vital Records, Deaths, vol. 25, p. 226].
Biography by Tom Brocher, last updated on 25 September 2022.
Family Members
Siblings
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Walter Edward Lahey
1898–1983
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Nora Ella Lahey Schmeichel
1900–1985
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Edward William Lahey
1901–1991
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Myrtle Ann Lahey Brocher
1904–1964
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Ella Emma Lahey Eggers
1906–2001
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Anna Lahey
1908–1908
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Augusta Hedwig "Buddy" Lahey
1909–1953
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Gertrude Wilhemina "Gertie" Lahey Weiss
1911–2003
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Robert Frank "Bob" Lahey
1918–2006
