JULIUS T. SOHRWEIDE
PIONEER MERCHANT OF CITY DIES
J. T. SOHRWEIDE FAILS TO RALLY FROM ILLNESS
Death Comes at Family Home to End Long Life Spent in City;
Was Pioneer Shoe Merchant
Julius Theodore Sohrweide, a pioneer business man and early settler of Manitowoc,
died at the family home at 409 N. Ninth street at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon
following an illness of several months duration. Although his health had not been
particularly good for some time it was not until three weeks ago that he was
forced to remain in his bed and it was apparent that death was a question of time.
His immediate family was at his bedside when the end came.
Born in Germany on May 11, 1849, Mr. Sohrweide was 80 years, 9 months, and 5 days
old at the time he died. After completing his schooling at Trioglaff, Pommeranit
he located at Flensburg in the same province, and it was there that he learned his
occupation of shoemaker. When 18 years of age he came to the United States and
located at Thiensville, this state, later moving to Manitowoc.
Married 55 Years
On June 25, 1874, Mr. Shorwweide (sic) married Miss Mary Brockmann, the couple
being the first to be married in the First German Lutheran church on S. Eighth
street. The family since that time made their home in Manitowoc continuously, Mr.
Sohrweide continuing in the shoe business until he retired in 1911.
Besides his widow, he is survived by three children, Emil C. of this city, Albert L.
of Antigo, Mrs. Helen Bartke of Bailey’s Harbor; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Fenske,
Chicago; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Many Years in Business
Mr. Sohrweide was active in business circles for many years. Upon coming to Manitowoc
he was employed in the shoe store of Gelbke and Gelbke on Jay street. Later he became
associated in the same business with Charles Geibke under the firm name of Gelbke and
Sohrweide and still later he absorbed the interests of Mr. Gelbke to continue the
business under his own name.
Of a quieter, retiring nature, Mr. Sohrweide devoted his interests to church to attract
a large clientele of customers and friends. He was a familiar figure about the down
town business district for many years, conducting his store and repair shop between
Eighth and Ninth on Jay street.
Funeral Wednesday
Funeral services will be at the Frazier Mortuary, corner Ninth and Chicago streets, at
1:30 o’clock and at 2 o’clock from the Imanuel Lutheran church, Ninth and Pine streets,
on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Theo. F. Uetzmann officiating.
The body is to rest in state at the mortuary after 5 o’clock this afternoon and friends
may view the remains there.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 17, 1930 P. 2
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[Julius Theo. Sohrweide/bur. 2-19-1930/age 80 yrs/cause: senility]
PIONEER MERCHANT OF CITY DIES
J. T. SOHRWEIDE FAILS TO RALLY FROM ILLNESS
Death Comes at Family Home to End Long Life Spent in City;
Was Pioneer Shoe Merchant
Julius Theodore Sohrweide, a pioneer business man and early settler of Manitowoc,
died at the family home at 409 N. Ninth street at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon
following an illness of several months duration. Although his health had not been
particularly good for some time it was not until three weeks ago that he was
forced to remain in his bed and it was apparent that death was a question of time.
His immediate family was at his bedside when the end came.
Born in Germany on May 11, 1849, Mr. Sohrweide was 80 years, 9 months, and 5 days
old at the time he died. After completing his schooling at Trioglaff, Pommeranit
he located at Flensburg in the same province, and it was there that he learned his
occupation of shoemaker. When 18 years of age he came to the United States and
located at Thiensville, this state, later moving to Manitowoc.
Married 55 Years
On June 25, 1874, Mr. Shorwweide (sic) married Miss Mary Brockmann, the couple
being the first to be married in the First German Lutheran church on S. Eighth
street. The family since that time made their home in Manitowoc continuously, Mr.
Sohrweide continuing in the shoe business until he retired in 1911.
Besides his widow, he is survived by three children, Emil C. of this city, Albert L.
of Antigo, Mrs. Helen Bartke of Bailey’s Harbor; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Fenske,
Chicago; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Many Years in Business
Mr. Sohrweide was active in business circles for many years. Upon coming to Manitowoc
he was employed in the shoe store of Gelbke and Gelbke on Jay street. Later he became
associated in the same business with Charles Geibke under the firm name of Gelbke and
Sohrweide and still later he absorbed the interests of Mr. Gelbke to continue the
business under his own name.
Of a quieter, retiring nature, Mr. Sohrweide devoted his interests to church to attract
a large clientele of customers and friends. He was a familiar figure about the down
town business district for many years, conducting his store and repair shop between
Eighth and Ninth on Jay street.
Funeral Wednesday
Funeral services will be at the Frazier Mortuary, corner Ninth and Chicago streets, at
1:30 o’clock and at 2 o’clock from the Imanuel Lutheran church, Ninth and Pine streets,
on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Theo. F. Uetzmann officiating.
The body is to rest in state at the mortuary after 5 o’clock this afternoon and friends
may view the remains there.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 17, 1930 P. 2
*******
[Julius Theo. Sohrweide/bur. 2-19-1930/age 80 yrs/cause: senility]
JULIUS T. SOHRWEIDE
PIONEER MERCHANT OF CITY DIES
J. T. SOHRWEIDE FAILS TO RALLY FROM ILLNESS
Death Comes at Family Home to End Long Life Spent in City;
Was Pioneer Shoe Merchant
Julius Theodore Sohrweide, a pioneer business man and early settler of Manitowoc,
died at the family home at 409 N. Ninth street at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon
following an illness of several months duration. Although his health had not been
particularly good for some time it was not until three weeks ago that he was
forced to remain in his bed and it was apparent that death was a question of time.
His immediate family was at his bedside when the end came.
Born in Germany on May 11, 1849, Mr. Sohrweide was 80 years, 9 months, and 5 days
old at the time he died. After completing his schooling at Trioglaff, Pommeranit
he located at Flensburg in the same province, and it was there that he learned his
occupation of shoemaker. When 18 years of age he came to the United States and
located at Thiensville, this state, later moving to Manitowoc.
Married 55 Years
On June 25, 1874, Mr. Shorwweide (sic) married Miss Mary Brockmann, the couple
being the first to be married in the First German Lutheran church on S. Eighth
street. The family since that time made their home in Manitowoc continuously, Mr.
Sohrweide continuing in the shoe business until he retired in 1911.
Besides his widow, he is survived by three children, Emil C. of this city, Albert L.
of Antigo, Mrs. Helen Bartke of Bailey’s Harbor; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Fenske,
Chicago; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Many Years in Business
Mr. Sohrweide was active in business circles for many years. Upon coming to Manitowoc
he was employed in the shoe store of Gelbke and Gelbke on Jay street. Later he became
associated in the same business with Charles Geibke under the firm name of Gelbke and
Sohrweide and still later he absorbed the interests of Mr. Gelbke to continue the
business under his own name.
Of a quieter, retiring nature, Mr. Sohrweide devoted his interests to church to attract
a large clientele of customers and friends. He was a familiar figure about the down
town business district for many years, conducting his store and repair shop between
Eighth and Ninth on Jay street.
Funeral Wednesday
Funeral services will be at the Frazier Mortuary, corner Ninth and Chicago streets, at
1:30 o’clock and at 2 o’clock from the Imanuel Lutheran church, Ninth and Pine streets,
on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Theo. F. Uetzmann officiating.
The body is to rest in state at the mortuary after 5 o’clock this afternoon and friends
may view the remains there.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 17, 1930 P. 2
*******
[Julius Theo. Sohrweide/bur. 2-19-1930/age 80 yrs/cause: senility]
PIONEER MERCHANT OF CITY DIES
J. T. SOHRWEIDE FAILS TO RALLY FROM ILLNESS
Death Comes at Family Home to End Long Life Spent in City;
Was Pioneer Shoe Merchant
Julius Theodore Sohrweide, a pioneer business man and early settler of Manitowoc,
died at the family home at 409 N. Ninth street at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon
following an illness of several months duration. Although his health had not been
particularly good for some time it was not until three weeks ago that he was
forced to remain in his bed and it was apparent that death was a question of time.
His immediate family was at his bedside when the end came.
Born in Germany on May 11, 1849, Mr. Sohrweide was 80 years, 9 months, and 5 days
old at the time he died. After completing his schooling at Trioglaff, Pommeranit
he located at Flensburg in the same province, and it was there that he learned his
occupation of shoemaker. When 18 years of age he came to the United States and
located at Thiensville, this state, later moving to Manitowoc.
Married 55 Years
On June 25, 1874, Mr. Shorwweide (sic) married Miss Mary Brockmann, the couple
being the first to be married in the First German Lutheran church on S. Eighth
street. The family since that time made their home in Manitowoc continuously, Mr.
Sohrweide continuing in the shoe business until he retired in 1911.
Besides his widow, he is survived by three children, Emil C. of this city, Albert L.
of Antigo, Mrs. Helen Bartke of Bailey’s Harbor; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Fenske,
Chicago; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Many Years in Business
Mr. Sohrweide was active in business circles for many years. Upon coming to Manitowoc
he was employed in the shoe store of Gelbke and Gelbke on Jay street. Later he became
associated in the same business with Charles Geibke under the firm name of Gelbke and
Sohrweide and still later he absorbed the interests of Mr. Gelbke to continue the
business under his own name.
Of a quieter, retiring nature, Mr. Sohrweide devoted his interests to church to attract
a large clientele of customers and friends. He was a familiar figure about the down
town business district for many years, conducting his store and repair shop between
Eighth and Ninth on Jay street.
Funeral Wednesday
Funeral services will be at the Frazier Mortuary, corner Ninth and Chicago streets, at
1:30 o’clock and at 2 o’clock from the Imanuel Lutheran church, Ninth and Pine streets,
on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Theo. F. Uetzmann officiating.
The body is to rest in state at the mortuary after 5 o’clock this afternoon and friends
may view the remains there.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 17, 1930 P. 2
*******
[Julius Theo. Sohrweide/bur. 2-19-1930/age 80 yrs/cause: senility]
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