Edward Burich, 21, farm laborer, was drowned in Long Lake, 3 miles south of here, where he sought relief from the heat by going swimming on Saturday evening.
Burich, who was employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering the lake, was found Sunday morning, when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake shore after he has been missing all night. His body was taken from the water by Leslie and Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch and Arnold ??? at six o’clock Sunday morning. According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake in the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Reedsville. For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He went through the St. Mary’s school at Reedsville.
Brillion News – July 17, 1936
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FARM WORKER DROWNS; BODY IS RECOVERED
Heat Sufferer Meets Death in (illegible) of Reedsville
Edward Burich, 21, farm laborer, was drowned in Long Lake, five miles west of Reedsville, when he sought relief from the heat by going swimming Saturday night.
Burich, who has been employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering Long Lake, was found Sunday morning when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake shore after he had been missing all night.
Body Is Recovered
His body was taken from the water by Leslie and Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch and Arnold Moede at six o'clock Sunday morning.
According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake in the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there. He was not missed Saturday night but early Sunday morning when Wenzel started the chores he looked for Burich. Not finding him, he thought Burich had overslept and went to the lake to get him. Wenzel was accompanied by Moede, Caflisch and Roman Wenzel. After finding Burich's clothing and car they started to drag for his body. They found it almost immediately.
Coroner Gerald Rau and Sheriff Max Hiller Jr., were called when the body was found. Hiller said today Burich was a poor swimmer and probably suffered cramps when he entered the water.
Burich is survived by his father, John F. Burich of Sheboygan; four brothers, Robert, Thomas, Arthur and Clarence, all of Sheboygan; and two sisters, Mrs. E.J. Kocklin, Hammond, Indiana, and Mrs. William Kotnik of Sheboygan.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held (line illegible) from the St. Mary's Catholic church at Reedsville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Shimon funeral parlors.
Burich was born April 24, 1915 in Sheboygan. His mother died when he was 10 years old. Since that time he has lived with relatives in and around Reedsville.
For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He went through the St. Mary's school at Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1936 p.12
Burich, who was employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering the lake, was found Sunday morning, when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake shore after he has been missing all night. His body was taken from the water by Leslie and Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch and Arnold ??? at six o’clock Sunday morning. According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake in the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Reedsville. For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He went through the St. Mary’s school at Reedsville.
Brillion News – July 17, 1936
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FARM WORKER DROWNS; BODY IS RECOVERED
Heat Sufferer Meets Death in (illegible) of Reedsville
Edward Burich, 21, farm laborer, was drowned in Long Lake, five miles west of Reedsville, when he sought relief from the heat by going swimming Saturday night.
Burich, who has been employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering Long Lake, was found Sunday morning when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake shore after he had been missing all night.
Body Is Recovered
His body was taken from the water by Leslie and Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch and Arnold Moede at six o'clock Sunday morning.
According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake in the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there. He was not missed Saturday night but early Sunday morning when Wenzel started the chores he looked for Burich. Not finding him, he thought Burich had overslept and went to the lake to get him. Wenzel was accompanied by Moede, Caflisch and Roman Wenzel. After finding Burich's clothing and car they started to drag for his body. They found it almost immediately.
Coroner Gerald Rau and Sheriff Max Hiller Jr., were called when the body was found. Hiller said today Burich was a poor swimmer and probably suffered cramps when he entered the water.
Burich is survived by his father, John F. Burich of Sheboygan; four brothers, Robert, Thomas, Arthur and Clarence, all of Sheboygan; and two sisters, Mrs. E.J. Kocklin, Hammond, Indiana, and Mrs. William Kotnik of Sheboygan.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held (line illegible) from the St. Mary's Catholic church at Reedsville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Shimon funeral parlors.
Burich was born April 24, 1915 in Sheboygan. His mother died when he was 10 years old. Since that time he has lived with relatives in and around Reedsville.
For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He went through the St. Mary's school at Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1936 p.12
Edward Burich, 21, farm laborer, was drowned in Long Lake, 3 miles south of here, where he sought relief from the heat by going swimming on Saturday evening.
Burich, who was employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering the lake, was found Sunday morning, when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake shore after he has been missing all night. His body was taken from the water by Leslie and Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch and Arnold ??? at six o’clock Sunday morning. According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake in the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Reedsville. For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He went through the St. Mary’s school at Reedsville.
Brillion News – July 17, 1936
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FARM WORKER DROWNS; BODY IS RECOVERED
Heat Sufferer Meets Death in (illegible) of Reedsville
Edward Burich, 21, farm laborer, was drowned in Long Lake, five miles west of Reedsville, when he sought relief from the heat by going swimming Saturday night.
Burich, who has been employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering Long Lake, was found Sunday morning when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake shore after he had been missing all night.
Body Is Recovered
His body was taken from the water by Leslie and Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch and Arnold Moede at six o'clock Sunday morning.
According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake in the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there. He was not missed Saturday night but early Sunday morning when Wenzel started the chores he looked for Burich. Not finding him, he thought Burich had overslept and went to the lake to get him. Wenzel was accompanied by Moede, Caflisch and Roman Wenzel. After finding Burich's clothing and car they started to drag for his body. They found it almost immediately.
Coroner Gerald Rau and Sheriff Max Hiller Jr., were called when the body was found. Hiller said today Burich was a poor swimmer and probably suffered cramps when he entered the water.
Burich is survived by his father, John F. Burich of Sheboygan; four brothers, Robert, Thomas, Arthur and Clarence, all of Sheboygan; and two sisters, Mrs. E.J. Kocklin, Hammond, Indiana, and Mrs. William Kotnik of Sheboygan.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held (line illegible) from the St. Mary's Catholic church at Reedsville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Shimon funeral parlors.
Burich was born April 24, 1915 in Sheboygan. His mother died when he was 10 years old. Since that time he has lived with relatives in and around Reedsville.
For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He went through the St. Mary's school at Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1936 p.12
Burich, who was employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering the lake, was found Sunday morning, when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake shore after he has been missing all night. His body was taken from the water by Leslie and Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch and Arnold ??? at six o’clock Sunday morning. According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake in the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Reedsville. For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He went through the St. Mary’s school at Reedsville.
Brillion News – July 17, 1936
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FARM WORKER DROWNS; BODY IS RECOVERED
Heat Sufferer Meets Death in (illegible) of Reedsville
Edward Burich, 21, farm laborer, was drowned in Long Lake, five miles west of Reedsville, when he sought relief from the heat by going swimming Saturday night.
Burich, who has been employed on the Leslie Wenzel farm, bordering Long Lake, was found Sunday morning when his car and clothing were discovered on the lake shore after he had been missing all night.
Body Is Recovered
His body was taken from the water by Leslie and Roman Wenzel, Florian Caflisch and Arnold Moede at six o'clock Sunday morning.
According to Leslie Wenzel, Burich had been in the habit of going to the lake in the evening after work. During the hot spell he had been sleeping there. He was not missed Saturday night but early Sunday morning when Wenzel started the chores he looked for Burich. Not finding him, he thought Burich had overslept and went to the lake to get him. Wenzel was accompanied by Moede, Caflisch and Roman Wenzel. After finding Burich's clothing and car they started to drag for his body. They found it almost immediately.
Coroner Gerald Rau and Sheriff Max Hiller Jr., were called when the body was found. Hiller said today Burich was a poor swimmer and probably suffered cramps when he entered the water.
Burich is survived by his father, John F. Burich of Sheboygan; four brothers, Robert, Thomas, Arthur and Clarence, all of Sheboygan; and two sisters, Mrs. E.J. Kocklin, Hammond, Indiana, and Mrs. William Kotnik of Sheboygan.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held (line illegible) from the St. Mary's Catholic church at Reedsville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Shimon funeral parlors.
Burich was born April 24, 1915 in Sheboygan. His mother died when he was 10 years old. Since that time he has lived with relatives in and around Reedsville.
For the past three years he had worked on the Wenzel farm. He went through the St. Mary's school at Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1936 p.12
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