AUGUST W. GLOE SEN. (d. 1942)
August William Gloe, 87, one of the founders of the first orchestra in this
vicinity and father of the Gloe members of the Gloe-Naidl orchestra organized
in later years, died at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Arthur,
with whom he made his home in recent years at Two Rivers.
The pioneer musician was active until late last year. Athough in failing health
since Thanksgiving he was not seriously ill until about two weeks ago.
With his brothers, Christopher and Herman, August Gloe who played the violin,
formed the first orchestra in this vicinity in the 70's.
As his sons grew up they received musical educations and shortly after the turn
of the century the Gloe-Naidl orchestra was formed in which the sons were the
leaders. In the early days Agustt Gloe played with this group.
Funeral services for Mr. Gloe will be held at Two Rivers Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home. The Rev. F.E. Schlueter
of Emanuel Evangelical church will officiate and interment will be in Pioneers'
Rest cemetery.
August Gloe, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gloe, was born in Germany,
on Dec. 20, 1854. He came to Two Rivers with his parents when he was 11 years of
age.
As a youth he learned the casket-making trade from his father and after a few
years took employment in the Two Rivers chair factory. He later was employed at
the Hamilton Manufacturing Company for many years. After retiring at Hamiltons
he became janitor at the Rivoli theater, but for the past several years he had
been retired.
Almost all his life was spent in Two Rivers, the only exception being his childhood
and a few years during which he farmed near Kellybrook and Oconto Falls. He also
engaged in commercial fishing on Lake Michigan for some time and was known as a
good swimmer here. He was credited with the resuce of several persons from drowning.
Last public appearance for August Gloe as a musician was with the Old Settler's
c?ab orchestra. This group was formed for the Two Rivers Centeninal celebration in
1936.
Among his sons, Arthur is a violinits, Archie is a cornetist, and Randy is a
saxophonist and clarinetist. The late August Gloe Jr. was a pianist.
Mr. Gloe married Miss Matilda Kieffer in February, 1881 and ten children were born to the couple.
His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Four of his children survive.
Survivors are three sons, Arthur, Archie, and Randolph, all of Two Rivers; one
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Becker, Manitowoc; twenty three grandchildren, and eight
great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be
viewed until the time of the funeral Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 4, 1942 P. 4
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August William Gloe, 87, one of the founders of the first orchestra in this
vicinity and father of the Gloe members of the Gloe-Naidl orchestra organized
in later years, died at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Arthur,
with whom he made his home in recent years at Two Rivers.
The pioneer musician was active until late last year. Athough in failing health
since Thanksgiving he was not seriously ill until about two weeks ago.
With his brothers, Christopher and Herman, August Gloe who played the violin,
formed the first orchestra in this vicinity in the 70's.
As his sons grew up they received musical educations and shortly after the turn
of the century the Gloe-Naidl orchestra was formed in which the sons were the
leaders. In the early days Agustt Gloe played with this group.
Funeral services for Mr. Gloe will be held at Two Rivers Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home. The Rev. F.E. Schlueter
of Emanuel Evangelical church will officiate and interment will be in Pioneers'
Rest cemetery.
August Gloe, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gloe, was born in Germany,
on Dec. 20, 1854. He came to Two Rivers with his parents when he was 11 years of
age.
As a youth he learned the casket-making trade from his father and after a few
years took employment in the Two Rivers chair factory. He later was employed at
the Hamilton Manufacturing Company for many years. After retiring at Hamiltons
he became janitor at the Rivoli theater, but for the past several years he had
been retired.
Almost all his life was spent in Two Rivers, the only exception being his childhood
and a few years during which he farmed near Kellybrook and Oconto Falls. He also
engaged in commercial fishing on Lake Michigan for some time and was known as a
good swimmer here. He was credited with the resuce of several persons from drowning.
Last public appearance for August Gloe as a musician was with the Old Settler's
c?ab orchestra. This group was formed for the Two Rivers Centeninal celebration in
1936.
Among his sons, Arthur is a violinits, Archie is a cornetist, and Randy is a
saxophonist and clarinetist. The late August Gloe Jr. was a pianist.
Mr. Gloe married Miss Matilda Kieffer in February, 1881 and ten children were born to the couple.
His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Four of his children survive.
Survivors are three sons, Arthur, Archie, and Randolph, all of Two Rivers; one
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Becker, Manitowoc; twenty three grandchildren, and eight
great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be
viewed until the time of the funeral Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 4, 1942 P. 4
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AUGUST W. GLOE SEN. (d. 1942)
August William Gloe, 87, one of the founders of the first orchestra in this
vicinity and father of the Gloe members of the Gloe-Naidl orchestra organized
in later years, died at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Arthur,
with whom he made his home in recent years at Two Rivers.
The pioneer musician was active until late last year. Athough in failing health
since Thanksgiving he was not seriously ill until about two weeks ago.
With his brothers, Christopher and Herman, August Gloe who played the violin,
formed the first orchestra in this vicinity in the 70's.
As his sons grew up they received musical educations and shortly after the turn
of the century the Gloe-Naidl orchestra was formed in which the sons were the
leaders. In the early days Agustt Gloe played with this group.
Funeral services for Mr. Gloe will be held at Two Rivers Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home. The Rev. F.E. Schlueter
of Emanuel Evangelical church will officiate and interment will be in Pioneers'
Rest cemetery.
August Gloe, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gloe, was born in Germany,
on Dec. 20, 1854. He came to Two Rivers with his parents when he was 11 years of
age.
As a youth he learned the casket-making trade from his father and after a few
years took employment in the Two Rivers chair factory. He later was employed at
the Hamilton Manufacturing Company for many years. After retiring at Hamiltons
he became janitor at the Rivoli theater, but for the past several years he had
been retired.
Almost all his life was spent in Two Rivers, the only exception being his childhood
and a few years during which he farmed near Kellybrook and Oconto Falls. He also
engaged in commercial fishing on Lake Michigan for some time and was known as a
good swimmer here. He was credited with the resuce of several persons from drowning.
Last public appearance for August Gloe as a musician was with the Old Settler's
c?ab orchestra. This group was formed for the Two Rivers Centeninal celebration in
1936.
Among his sons, Arthur is a violinits, Archie is a cornetist, and Randy is a
saxophonist and clarinetist. The late August Gloe Jr. was a pianist.
Mr. Gloe married Miss Matilda Kieffer in February, 1881 and ten children were born to the couple.
His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Four of his children survive.
Survivors are three sons, Arthur, Archie, and Randolph, all of Two Rivers; one
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Becker, Manitowoc; twenty three grandchildren, and eight
great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be
viewed until the time of the funeral Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 4, 1942 P. 4
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August William Gloe, 87, one of the founders of the first orchestra in this
vicinity and father of the Gloe members of the Gloe-Naidl orchestra organized
in later years, died at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Arthur,
with whom he made his home in recent years at Two Rivers.
The pioneer musician was active until late last year. Athough in failing health
since Thanksgiving he was not seriously ill until about two weeks ago.
With his brothers, Christopher and Herman, August Gloe who played the violin,
formed the first orchestra in this vicinity in the 70's.
As his sons grew up they received musical educations and shortly after the turn
of the century the Gloe-Naidl orchestra was formed in which the sons were the
leaders. In the early days Agustt Gloe played with this group.
Funeral services for Mr. Gloe will be held at Two Rivers Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home. The Rev. F.E. Schlueter
of Emanuel Evangelical church will officiate and interment will be in Pioneers'
Rest cemetery.
August Gloe, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gloe, was born in Germany,
on Dec. 20, 1854. He came to Two Rivers with his parents when he was 11 years of
age.
As a youth he learned the casket-making trade from his father and after a few
years took employment in the Two Rivers chair factory. He later was employed at
the Hamilton Manufacturing Company for many years. After retiring at Hamiltons
he became janitor at the Rivoli theater, but for the past several years he had
been retired.
Almost all his life was spent in Two Rivers, the only exception being his childhood
and a few years during which he farmed near Kellybrook and Oconto Falls. He also
engaged in commercial fishing on Lake Michigan for some time and was known as a
good swimmer here. He was credited with the resuce of several persons from drowning.
Last public appearance for August Gloe as a musician was with the Old Settler's
c?ab orchestra. This group was formed for the Two Rivers Centeninal celebration in
1936.
Among his sons, Arthur is a violinits, Archie is a cornetist, and Randy is a
saxophonist and clarinetist. The late August Gloe Jr. was a pianist.
Mr. Gloe married Miss Matilda Kieffer in February, 1881 and ten children were born to the couple.
His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Four of his children survive.
Survivors are three sons, Arthur, Archie, and Randolph, all of Two Rivers; one
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Becker, Manitowoc; twenty three grandchildren, and eight
great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be
viewed until the time of the funeral Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 4, 1942 P. 4
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