Oscar E. Weise, 76, a draftsman at the Hamilton plant in Two Rivers 30 years ago and for seven years owner and manager of a store fixture company in New Orleans, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Braunn, 1514 Jefferson street, Two Rivers. He came here from the south 10 days ago because of failing health.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mr. Weise was born in Germany in 1867 and came to Wisconsin with his parents. He married Elizabeth Lemke in 1894. When the family resided in Two Rivers Mr. Weise was employed as a draftsman and detailer at the Hamilton plant. He then took up his home at New Orleans doing the same kind of work in various plants there. Mrs. Weise died 18 years ago.
Seven years ago he started a woodworking plant of his own, it being known as the Southern Store Fixture company. He was forced to retire three months ago because of his health.
Besides his daughter, Mrs. Braun (sic), survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Robert Reimer of Wausau and Mrs. Herman Pagels of Stevens Point; one brother Alfred Weise of Antigo and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 13, 1943 P.3
Oscar E. Weise, 76, a draftsman at the Hamilton plant in Two Rivers 30 years ago and for seven years owner and manager of a store fixture company in New Orleans, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Braunn, 1514 Jefferson street, Two Rivers. He came here from the south 10 days ago because of failing health.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mr. Weise was born in Germany in 1867 and came to Wisconsin with his parents. He married Elizabeth Lemke in 1894. When the family resided in Two Rivers Mr. Weise was employed as a draftsman and detailer at the Hamilton plant. He then took up his home at New Orleans doing the same kind of work in various plants there. Mrs. Weise died 18 years ago.
Seven years ago he started a woodworking plant of his own, it being known as the Southern Store Fixture company. He was forced to retire three months ago because of his health.
Besides his daughter, Mrs. Braun (sic), survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Robert Reimer of Wausau and Mrs. Herman Pagels of Stevens Point; one brother Alfred Weise of Antigo and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 13, 1943 P.3
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