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His Obituary
HENRY WILLERT
Last G.A.R. Veteran In Two Rivers Passes
HENRY WILLERT DIES SATURDAY AT HOSPITAL
Burns Post to Have Charge of Funeral Tuesday—Was Farmer in Town of Two Rivers
With the death of Henry Willert, 85, pioneer resident of Two Rivers and G.A.R. veteran at the Municipal hospital there Saturday night, the last surviving member of the Grand Army of the Republic in Two Rivers is dead. He was long a familiar figure at Memorial Day celebrations in that city. He has been in failing health for many months.
Final funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon from the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers. The services will be in charge of the Robert Burns post of the American Legion and the firing squad from that post. Rev. T. A. Hawkes of the Congregational church of Two Rivers will officiate. Members of the Two Rivers post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will act as pallbearers. Interment will be at Pioneer’s Rest cemetery, where the final salute for the final G.A.R. veteran of Two Rivers will be fired.
Settled on Farm
Mr. Willert was born in Germany on September 14, 1844 and at an early age immigrated to this country with his parents and settled in the town of Two Rivers. The family was one of the earliest in that vicinity. In his early twenties he was married to Fredericka Ramin who preceded him in death 31 years ago.
Twenty-one years ago he wedded Mrs. Caroline Frank, who still survives him.
While operating a farm in the township he enlisted with the Union army with Company D, 44th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry on February 17, 1865 and was honorably discharged on July 17, 1865 at Nashville, Tenn. After receiving his discharge he returned to his farm in the town of Two Rivers where he resided up to a number of years ago.
Widow, 3 Daughters Survive
Besides his widow, three daughters, Mrs. William Willms of this city, Mrs. Edward Bishop of Shoto and Mrs. Herman Albrecht of this city survive. There are seven great grandchildren and one great grandchild.
With the death of Mr. Willert there are now but two G. A. R. vets left to be honored on Memorial Day in Two Rivers. They are both residents of Mishicot--Nic Terens and Mr. Haag. Last year Mr. Willert was unable to turn out for the Memorial Day doings in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 7, 1930, P. 1
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His Obituary
HENRY WILLERT
Last G.A.R. Veteran In Two Rivers Passes
HENRY WILLERT DIES SATURDAY AT HOSPITAL
Burns Post to Have Charge of Funeral Tuesday—Was Farmer in Town of Two Rivers
With the death of Henry Willert, 85, pioneer resident of Two Rivers and G.A.R. veteran at the Municipal hospital there Saturday night, the last surviving member of the Grand Army of the Republic in Two Rivers is dead. He was long a familiar figure at Memorial Day celebrations in that city. He has been in failing health for many months.
Final funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon from the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers. The services will be in charge of the Robert Burns post of the American Legion and the firing squad from that post. Rev. T. A. Hawkes of the Congregational church of Two Rivers will officiate. Members of the Two Rivers post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will act as pallbearers. Interment will be at Pioneer’s Rest cemetery, where the final salute for the final G.A.R. veteran of Two Rivers will be fired.
Settled on Farm
Mr. Willert was born in Germany on September 14, 1844 and at an early age immigrated to this country with his parents and settled in the town of Two Rivers. The family was one of the earliest in that vicinity. In his early twenties he was married to Fredericka Ramin who preceded him in death 31 years ago.
Twenty-one years ago he wedded Mrs. Caroline Frank, who still survives him.
While operating a farm in the township he enlisted with the Union army with Company D, 44th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry on February 17, 1865 and was honorably discharged on July 17, 1865 at Nashville, Tenn. After receiving his discharge he returned to his farm in the town of Two Rivers where he resided up to a number of years ago.
Widow, 3 Daughters Survive
Besides his widow, three daughters, Mrs. William Willms of this city, Mrs. Edward Bishop of Shoto and Mrs. Herman Albrecht of this city survive. There are seven great grandchildren and one great grandchild.
With the death of Mr. Willert there are now but two G. A. R. vets left to be honored on Memorial Day in Two Rivers. They are both residents of Mishicot--Nic Terens and Mr. Haag. Last year Mr. Willert was unable to turn out for the Memorial Day doings in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 7, 1930, P. 1
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His Obituary
HENRY WILLERT
Last G.A.R. Veteran In Two Rivers Passes
HENRY WILLERT DIES SATURDAY AT HOSPITAL
Burns Post to Have Charge of Funeral Tuesday—Was Farmer in Town of Two Rivers
With the death of Henry Willert, 85, pioneer resident of Two Rivers and G.A.R. veteran at the Municipal hospital there Saturday night, the last surviving member of the Grand Army of the Republic in Two Rivers is dead. He was long a familiar figure at Memorial Day celebrations in that city. He has been in failing health for many months.
Final funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon from the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers. The services will be in charge of the Robert Burns post of the American Legion and the firing squad from that post. Rev. T. A. Hawkes of the Congregational church of Two Rivers will officiate. Members of the Two Rivers post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will act as pallbearers. Interment will be at Pioneer’s Rest cemetery, where the final salute for the final G.A.R. veteran of Two Rivers will be fired.
Settled on Farm
Mr. Willert was born in Germany on September 14, 1844 and at an early age immigrated to this country with his parents and settled in the town of Two Rivers. The family was one of the earliest in that vicinity. In his early twenties he was married to Fredericka Ramin who preceded him in death 31 years ago.
Twenty-one years ago he wedded Mrs. Caroline Frank, who still survives him.
While operating a farm in the township he enlisted with the Union army with Company D, 44th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry on February 17, 1865 and was honorably discharged on July 17, 1865 at Nashville, Tenn. After receiving his discharge he returned to his farm in the town of Two Rivers where he resided up to a number of years ago.
Widow, 3 Daughters Survive
Besides his widow, three daughters, Mrs. William Willms of this city, Mrs. Edward Bishop of Shoto and Mrs. Herman Albrecht of this city survive. There are seven great grandchildren and one great grandchild.
With the death of Mr. Willert there are now but two G. A. R. vets left to be honored on Memorial Day in Two Rivers. They are both residents of Mishicot--Nic Terens and Mr. Haag. Last year Mr. Willert was unable to turn out for the Memorial Day doings in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 7, 1930, P. 1
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His Obituary
HENRY WILLERT
Last G.A.R. Veteran In Two Rivers Passes
HENRY WILLERT DIES SATURDAY AT HOSPITAL
Burns Post to Have Charge of Funeral Tuesday—Was Farmer in Town of Two Rivers
With the death of Henry Willert, 85, pioneer resident of Two Rivers and G.A.R. veteran at the Municipal hospital there Saturday night, the last surviving member of the Grand Army of the Republic in Two Rivers is dead. He was long a familiar figure at Memorial Day celebrations in that city. He has been in failing health for many months.
Final funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon from the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers. The services will be in charge of the Robert Burns post of the American Legion and the firing squad from that post. Rev. T. A. Hawkes of the Congregational church of Two Rivers will officiate. Members of the Two Rivers post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will act as pallbearers. Interment will be at Pioneer’s Rest cemetery, where the final salute for the final G.A.R. veteran of Two Rivers will be fired.
Settled on Farm
Mr. Willert was born in Germany on September 14, 1844 and at an early age immigrated to this country with his parents and settled in the town of Two Rivers. The family was one of the earliest in that vicinity. In his early twenties he was married to Fredericka Ramin who preceded him in death 31 years ago.
Twenty-one years ago he wedded Mrs. Caroline Frank, who still survives him.
While operating a farm in the township he enlisted with the Union army with Company D, 44th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry on February 17, 1865 and was honorably discharged on July 17, 1865 at Nashville, Tenn. After receiving his discharge he returned to his farm in the town of Two Rivers where he resided up to a number of years ago.
Widow, 3 Daughters Survive
Besides his widow, three daughters, Mrs. William Willms of this city, Mrs. Edward Bishop of Shoto and Mrs. Herman Albrecht of this city survive. There are seven great grandchildren and one great grandchild.
With the death of Mr. Willert there are now but two G. A. R. vets left to be honored on Memorial Day in Two Rivers. They are both residents of Mishicot--Nic Terens and Mr. Haag. Last year Mr. Willert was unable to turn out for the Memorial Day doings in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 7, 1930, P. 1
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