Mrs. Irene Anna Leschke, 77, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died late Tuesday evening at the home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Leschke, nee Irene Anna Kieselhorst, was born July 3, 1899, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Hermann and Otillie Schmidt Kieselhorst. She was a Manitowoc County resident all her life. Her husband, Edward Leschke, preceded her in death in 1958. Mrs. Leschke had been employed with Mirro Aluminum Co. for many years.
Survivors include three sons, James and Paul of Manitowoc and Edward of Willmar, Minn.; a daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Elizabeth) Goedet of Willmar; a sister, Mrs. Erna Roepke of Manitowoc, 16 grandchildren and a great grandson. Three sisters and a grandson preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 1977 P. 3
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Announcement Tuesday of the marriage of Miss Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kieselhorst and Edward Leschke, well known young businessman and musician, came as a surprise to a large circle of friends, the young couple having kept their plans secret up to the hours of the wedding which took place a St. Paul',s Catholic church, Riverview at 5 Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Leschke left the city on a honeymoon trip on the morning train. They will return in ten days to make their home here.
Mr. Leschke is a member of the firm of Kohls-Leschke, Washington Streets, jewelers and with his bride, is popular in circles in which they move. Mr. Leschke is well known in musical circles, being a member of the Elks orchestra and other organizations.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 30, 1922