He changed spelling of name from Krajnik to Krainik

Wenzel Krainik(sic) of this city, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Oshkosh, 
on Saturday last. He had undergone an operation for appendicitis twelve
days before. The operation seemed to be successful and the wound had
healed. But a few days before his death his stomach would not retain
food. His wife and two of his children were present at his bedside when
he breathed his last. His remains were brought here for interment. The
funeral took plac on Monday and was conducted by the Society C.S.P.S. of
which he was a member.
He was born at Melnik, Bohemia, September 28, 1846, and when 10 years
old came to this country, landing at New Orleans. The family came north
and settled in Kossuth in 1856. In 1867 he was married to Annie Svoboda,
and in 1870 spent a few months clerking in Chicago. He returned to 
Kossuth and resumed farm work. He served for some time on the board of
supervisors. Twenty-six years ago he moved to Manitowoc and went into
the hotel business with his father-in-law, soon after assuming entire
control himself. Twelve years ago he built a store and engaged in the
mercantile business though he left the management of the store to his
children. He was elected to the city council three times and was a 
member of the county board one year. He leaves a wife and 11 children,
6 girls and 5 boys. They are Mrs. Fanta, Mrs. Cermak, Misses Alvina,
Bessie, Addie and Blanche and John, Frank, Anton, Emil and Charles.
Mr. Krainik was a public spirited citizen and a man of considerable
enterprise. He so ordered his life as to earn respect and confidence of
all who knew him.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday June 8, 1899
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Death Sat. of Wenzel Krainik following an appendix operation in an 
Oshkosh hospital. The 53-yr. old man was an eminent citizen of our 
city. He leaves a widow and eleven children. The funeral took place 
Mon. at the local city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1899
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Mrs. W. Krainik and son, Anton went to Oshkosh this 
afternoon, word having been received that Mr. Krainik 
is in a critical condition and that small hopes are 
entertained for his recovery. Mr. Krainik underwent 
an operation for appendicitus a few days ago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 2, 1899
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Wenzel Kranick (sic)
birth: 1846 Bohemia 
death: 3 June 1899 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 
burial:  Manitowoc 
residence: 1899 Manitowoc, Wis. 
spouse: Anna 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Wenzel Krainik/1846-1899/bur. 06-03-1899/cause: appendicitis]