Paul Abraham, City Detective, Is Summoned
Well Known Detective Is Victim Of Death After A Short Illness - Work Is Praised By Chief
The city hall flag waved at half mast today announcing the death of Paul F. "Pete" Abraham, 46, Sheboygan policeman for twenty-one years, and a detective on the force for the past ten years. He died at his home today after an immediate illness of less than two days.
Detective Abraham knew almost everyone in Sheboygan and was one of the city's most popular citizens. The sudden news of his death came as a shock to fellow members of the police department, city hall employees and friends in Sheboygan and throughout the county.
Mr. Abraham first became ill Saturday night. It was his night off, and early in the evening he complained of a severe headache. The headache persisted and became worse until Sunday he was in a serious condition. Death followed shortly.
Chief Gives Praise
Chief of Police Walter H. Wagner, the man who promoted Detective Abraham to his present position on the force, and a man who has known the deceased detective since they were small boys at school, praised the work that Mr. Abraham accomplished during his twenty-one years with the department.
"He was a good officer," the chief said "He had nerve and was not afraid. If anything big broke he was usually in on the solution of it."
Detective Abraham's duty with the Sheboygan police dates back to Jan. 1, 1915, during the days when the department was very small. During his early years as an officer he was a driver of the old "Big Tom" combination ambulance and police wagon, and as a patrolman was at one time or another assigned to practically every beat in the city.
Promoted In 1926
It was in the year 1926 that Chief Wagner appointed him as acting detective. The commission gave him his permanent appointment in that capacity on Aug. 2, 1926. Since that date he has been serving continuously as a detective working either the day or the night shift.
Had he lived until Jan. 1 of next year he would have been eligible for pension, and he had stated to friends that he would have liked to retire at that time and seek a climate more suitable to his health. During recent years, despite the fact that he looked robust and healthy, he was not in good health.
Detective Abraham was born Sept. 3, 1890, in Sheboygan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Abraham, Sr. He attended the Bethlehem Lutheran school in this city, and prior to his appointment as a police officer, worked at the Crocker Chair company.
On. Feb. 19, 1916, Mr. Abraham was married to Miss Catherine Nickels of Milwaukee.
Survivors are his wife; four brothers all of Sheboygan, Otto, Arno, William and Arthur; three sisters, Mrs. George Koeppen and Mrs. Edwin Adams, both of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Julius Williams of Sault Ste. Marie. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. William Abraham, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ramm Funeral home. The Rev. E. R. Krueger will officiate and burial will be made in the Lutheran cemetery.
Sheboygan Press September 28, 1936
Well Known Detective Is Victim Of Death After A Short Illness - Work Is Praised By Chief
The city hall flag waved at half mast today announcing the death of Paul F. "Pete" Abraham, 46, Sheboygan policeman for twenty-one years, and a detective on the force for the past ten years. He died at his home today after an immediate illness of less than two days.
Detective Abraham knew almost everyone in Sheboygan and was one of the city's most popular citizens. The sudden news of his death came as a shock to fellow members of the police department, city hall employees and friends in Sheboygan and throughout the county.
Mr. Abraham first became ill Saturday night. It was his night off, and early in the evening he complained of a severe headache. The headache persisted and became worse until Sunday he was in a serious condition. Death followed shortly.
Chief Gives Praise
Chief of Police Walter H. Wagner, the man who promoted Detective Abraham to his present position on the force, and a man who has known the deceased detective since they were small boys at school, praised the work that Mr. Abraham accomplished during his twenty-one years with the department.
"He was a good officer," the chief said "He had nerve and was not afraid. If anything big broke he was usually in on the solution of it."
Detective Abraham's duty with the Sheboygan police dates back to Jan. 1, 1915, during the days when the department was very small. During his early years as an officer he was a driver of the old "Big Tom" combination ambulance and police wagon, and as a patrolman was at one time or another assigned to practically every beat in the city.
Promoted In 1926
It was in the year 1926 that Chief Wagner appointed him as acting detective. The commission gave him his permanent appointment in that capacity on Aug. 2, 1926. Since that date he has been serving continuously as a detective working either the day or the night shift.
Had he lived until Jan. 1 of next year he would have been eligible for pension, and he had stated to friends that he would have liked to retire at that time and seek a climate more suitable to his health. During recent years, despite the fact that he looked robust and healthy, he was not in good health.
Detective Abraham was born Sept. 3, 1890, in Sheboygan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Abraham, Sr. He attended the Bethlehem Lutheran school in this city, and prior to his appointment as a police officer, worked at the Crocker Chair company.
On. Feb. 19, 1916, Mr. Abraham was married to Miss Catherine Nickels of Milwaukee.
Survivors are his wife; four brothers all of Sheboygan, Otto, Arno, William and Arthur; three sisters, Mrs. George Koeppen and Mrs. Edwin Adams, both of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Julius Williams of Sault Ste. Marie. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. William Abraham, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ramm Funeral home. The Rev. E. R. Krueger will officiate and burial will be made in the Lutheran cemetery.
Sheboygan Press September 28, 1936
Paul Abraham, City Detective, Is Summoned
Well Known Detective Is Victim Of Death After A Short Illness - Work Is Praised By Chief
The city hall flag waved at half mast today announcing the death of Paul F. "Pete" Abraham, 46, Sheboygan policeman for twenty-one years, and a detective on the force for the past ten years. He died at his home today after an immediate illness of less than two days.
Detective Abraham knew almost everyone in Sheboygan and was one of the city's most popular citizens. The sudden news of his death came as a shock to fellow members of the police department, city hall employees and friends in Sheboygan and throughout the county.
Mr. Abraham first became ill Saturday night. It was his night off, and early in the evening he complained of a severe headache. The headache persisted and became worse until Sunday he was in a serious condition. Death followed shortly.
Chief Gives Praise
Chief of Police Walter H. Wagner, the man who promoted Detective Abraham to his present position on the force, and a man who has known the deceased detective since they were small boys at school, praised the work that Mr. Abraham accomplished during his twenty-one years with the department.
"He was a good officer," the chief said "He had nerve and was not afraid. If anything big broke he was usually in on the solution of it."
Detective Abraham's duty with the Sheboygan police dates back to Jan. 1, 1915, during the days when the department was very small. During his early years as an officer he was a driver of the old "Big Tom" combination ambulance and police wagon, and as a patrolman was at one time or another assigned to practically every beat in the city.
Promoted In 1926
It was in the year 1926 that Chief Wagner appointed him as acting detective. The commission gave him his permanent appointment in that capacity on Aug. 2, 1926. Since that date he has been serving continuously as a detective working either the day or the night shift.
Had he lived until Jan. 1 of next year he would have been eligible for pension, and he had stated to friends that he would have liked to retire at that time and seek a climate more suitable to his health. During recent years, despite the fact that he looked robust and healthy, he was not in good health.
Detective Abraham was born Sept. 3, 1890, in Sheboygan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Abraham, Sr. He attended the Bethlehem Lutheran school in this city, and prior to his appointment as a police officer, worked at the Crocker Chair company.
On. Feb. 19, 1916, Mr. Abraham was married to Miss Catherine Nickels of Milwaukee.
Survivors are his wife; four brothers all of Sheboygan, Otto, Arno, William and Arthur; three sisters, Mrs. George Koeppen and Mrs. Edwin Adams, both of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Julius Williams of Sault Ste. Marie. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. William Abraham, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ramm Funeral home. The Rev. E. R. Krueger will officiate and burial will be made in the Lutheran cemetery.
Sheboygan Press September 28, 1936
Well Known Detective Is Victim Of Death After A Short Illness - Work Is Praised By Chief
The city hall flag waved at half mast today announcing the death of Paul F. "Pete" Abraham, 46, Sheboygan policeman for twenty-one years, and a detective on the force for the past ten years. He died at his home today after an immediate illness of less than two days.
Detective Abraham knew almost everyone in Sheboygan and was one of the city's most popular citizens. The sudden news of his death came as a shock to fellow members of the police department, city hall employees and friends in Sheboygan and throughout the county.
Mr. Abraham first became ill Saturday night. It was his night off, and early in the evening he complained of a severe headache. The headache persisted and became worse until Sunday he was in a serious condition. Death followed shortly.
Chief Gives Praise
Chief of Police Walter H. Wagner, the man who promoted Detective Abraham to his present position on the force, and a man who has known the deceased detective since they were small boys at school, praised the work that Mr. Abraham accomplished during his twenty-one years with the department.
"He was a good officer," the chief said "He had nerve and was not afraid. If anything big broke he was usually in on the solution of it."
Detective Abraham's duty with the Sheboygan police dates back to Jan. 1, 1915, during the days when the department was very small. During his early years as an officer he was a driver of the old "Big Tom" combination ambulance and police wagon, and as a patrolman was at one time or another assigned to practically every beat in the city.
Promoted In 1926
It was in the year 1926 that Chief Wagner appointed him as acting detective. The commission gave him his permanent appointment in that capacity on Aug. 2, 1926. Since that date he has been serving continuously as a detective working either the day or the night shift.
Had he lived until Jan. 1 of next year he would have been eligible for pension, and he had stated to friends that he would have liked to retire at that time and seek a climate more suitable to his health. During recent years, despite the fact that he looked robust and healthy, he was not in good health.
Detective Abraham was born Sept. 3, 1890, in Sheboygan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Abraham, Sr. He attended the Bethlehem Lutheran school in this city, and prior to his appointment as a police officer, worked at the Crocker Chair company.
On. Feb. 19, 1916, Mr. Abraham was married to Miss Catherine Nickels of Milwaukee.
Survivors are his wife; four brothers all of Sheboygan, Otto, Arno, William and Arthur; three sisters, Mrs. George Koeppen and Mrs. Edwin Adams, both of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Julius Williams of Sault Ste. Marie. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. William Abraham, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ramm Funeral home. The Rev. E. R. Krueger will officiate and burial will be made in the Lutheran cemetery.
Sheboygan Press September 28, 1936
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