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Wilhelmine Marie Mathilda “Minnie” <I>Zimmermann</I> Meiselwitz

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Wilhelmine Marie Mathilda “Minnie” Zimmermann Meiselwitz

Birth
Death
7 Dec 1911 (aged 43)
Burial
Kiel, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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The deceased Wilhelmine Maria Mathilda (Zimmermann) Meiselwitz was born on October 30, 1868 in Bridgeport, Ohio. When she was nine years old her father died and at 14 years old her mother died. Her uncle, Mr. Adolph Mesch and his wife took her in and brought her to Kiel to her new home.
On October 30, 1895 she married Carl Meiselwitz and the marriage was blessed with five children, of which the third oldest has died. she reached the age of 43 years, one month and 7 days, and leaves behind besides her husband and children, one brother Adolph Zimmermann in Mellon, Wisconsin. The deceased was a quiet, intelligent woman who was happiest among her circle, and enjoyed the esteem of her friends. She was a member of the Kiel Women's Club and the Royal Neighbors. Thefuneral took place on Monday afternoon and was a big occasion. PastorWalenta from Reedsville gave the service at the home of the deceased and Pastor Roeck (St. Peter UCC) did the service at the grave. A studentquartet from the Mission House performed appropriate songs while the Royal Neighbors gave her a last farewell. Many beautiful and expensive flowers were given to honor her and a sign of their love.
Kiel Record - 1911 (translated from German)
The deceased Wilhelmine Maria Mathilda (Zimmermann) Meiselwitz was born on October 30, 1868 in Bridgeport, Ohio. When she was nine years old her father died and at 14 years old her mother died. Her uncle, Mr. Adolph Mesch and his wife took her in and brought her to Kiel to her new home.
On October 30, 1895 she married Carl Meiselwitz and the marriage was blessed with five children, of which the third oldest has died. she reached the age of 43 years, one month and 7 days, and leaves behind besides her husband and children, one brother Adolph Zimmermann in Mellon, Wisconsin. The deceased was a quiet, intelligent woman who was happiest among her circle, and enjoyed the esteem of her friends. She was a member of the Kiel Women's Club and the Royal Neighbors. Thefuneral took place on Monday afternoon and was a big occasion. PastorWalenta from Reedsville gave the service at the home of the deceased and Pastor Roeck (St. Peter UCC) did the service at the grave. A studentquartet from the Mission House performed appropriate songs while the Royal Neighbors gave her a last farewell. Many beautiful and expensive flowers were given to honor her and a sign of their love.
Kiel Record - 1911 (translated from German)


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