MARTHA SPINDLER
Mrs. Spindler, Early Scouter, Dies at Home
Mrs. Martha Spindler, 74, identified with Girl Scouting in the community since
1927, died unexpectedly late Saturday night at home, 1210 Lake St.
Mrs. Spindler was the widow of Walter Spindler who had been president of
Aluminum Specialty Co. and had been active in developing the industrial business
since 1914. He died in 1951.
Interested in young people, Mrs. Spindler was instrumental in forming the first
Girl Scout council at Manitowoc in 1927. She was chairman of the first camp
committee of the Council and did much to establish the council’s camping program
at Camp Sinawa. Pigeon Lake, and at Camp Manitou, Shoto.
Donates Shelter
In 1961, Mrs. Spindler donated and dedicated the first troop shelter at Girl Scout
Camp Manitou. It was named the Spindler Troop Shelter in her honor. Through her
efforts the Walter E. Spindler Foundation was responsible for erection of a huge
new fireplace in the lodge at Camp Sinawa. It was dedicated in June of 1961 in
memory of Paul A. Schuette Jr.
The Thanks Badge, highest award to an adult in Girl Scouting, was presented to Mrs.
Spindler in 1936, one of four Manitowoc women thus honored.
Mrs. Spindler was a daughter of the late William and Olga Nielsen Rahr. She was
born at Manitowoc Feb. 19, 1888. She attended public schools and was graduated from
old South Side High School, later attending Milwaukee Downer College, being graduated
in 1905. She was married to Walter Spindler April 30, 1913.
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. John W. Torrison, of the city and three grand-
children. Three brothers preceded her in death.
Private Services
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home. The Rev. Vernon E.
Anderson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the residence from 7 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening. The casket
will be closed.
Memorials may be sent to Manitou Council Girl Scout Tribute Fund, Cancer Fund, Heart
Fund and Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are by Jens Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 24, 1962 P.13
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[Martha Rahr Spindler/widow of Walter E. Spindler]
Mrs. Spindler, Early Scouter, Dies at Home
Mrs. Martha Spindler, 74, identified with Girl Scouting in the community since
1927, died unexpectedly late Saturday night at home, 1210 Lake St.
Mrs. Spindler was the widow of Walter Spindler who had been president of
Aluminum Specialty Co. and had been active in developing the industrial business
since 1914. He died in 1951.
Interested in young people, Mrs. Spindler was instrumental in forming the first
Girl Scout council at Manitowoc in 1927. She was chairman of the first camp
committee of the Council and did much to establish the council’s camping program
at Camp Sinawa. Pigeon Lake, and at Camp Manitou, Shoto.
Donates Shelter
In 1961, Mrs. Spindler donated and dedicated the first troop shelter at Girl Scout
Camp Manitou. It was named the Spindler Troop Shelter in her honor. Through her
efforts the Walter E. Spindler Foundation was responsible for erection of a huge
new fireplace in the lodge at Camp Sinawa. It was dedicated in June of 1961 in
memory of Paul A. Schuette Jr.
The Thanks Badge, highest award to an adult in Girl Scouting, was presented to Mrs.
Spindler in 1936, one of four Manitowoc women thus honored.
Mrs. Spindler was a daughter of the late William and Olga Nielsen Rahr. She was
born at Manitowoc Feb. 19, 1888. She attended public schools and was graduated from
old South Side High School, later attending Milwaukee Downer College, being graduated
in 1905. She was married to Walter Spindler April 30, 1913.
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. John W. Torrison, of the city and three grand-
children. Three brothers preceded her in death.
Private Services
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home. The Rev. Vernon E.
Anderson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the residence from 7 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening. The casket
will be closed.
Memorials may be sent to Manitou Council Girl Scout Tribute Fund, Cancer Fund, Heart
Fund and Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are by Jens Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 24, 1962 P.13
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[Martha Rahr Spindler/widow of Walter E. Spindler]
MARTHA SPINDLER
Mrs. Spindler, Early Scouter, Dies at Home
Mrs. Martha Spindler, 74, identified with Girl Scouting in the community since
1927, died unexpectedly late Saturday night at home, 1210 Lake St.
Mrs. Spindler was the widow of Walter Spindler who had been president of
Aluminum Specialty Co. and had been active in developing the industrial business
since 1914. He died in 1951.
Interested in young people, Mrs. Spindler was instrumental in forming the first
Girl Scout council at Manitowoc in 1927. She was chairman of the first camp
committee of the Council and did much to establish the council’s camping program
at Camp Sinawa. Pigeon Lake, and at Camp Manitou, Shoto.
Donates Shelter
In 1961, Mrs. Spindler donated and dedicated the first troop shelter at Girl Scout
Camp Manitou. It was named the Spindler Troop Shelter in her honor. Through her
efforts the Walter E. Spindler Foundation was responsible for erection of a huge
new fireplace in the lodge at Camp Sinawa. It was dedicated in June of 1961 in
memory of Paul A. Schuette Jr.
The Thanks Badge, highest award to an adult in Girl Scouting, was presented to Mrs.
Spindler in 1936, one of four Manitowoc women thus honored.
Mrs. Spindler was a daughter of the late William and Olga Nielsen Rahr. She was
born at Manitowoc Feb. 19, 1888. She attended public schools and was graduated from
old South Side High School, later attending Milwaukee Downer College, being graduated
in 1905. She was married to Walter Spindler April 30, 1913.
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. John W. Torrison, of the city and three grand-
children. Three brothers preceded her in death.
Private Services
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home. The Rev. Vernon E.
Anderson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the residence from 7 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening. The casket
will be closed.
Memorials may be sent to Manitou Council Girl Scout Tribute Fund, Cancer Fund, Heart
Fund and Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are by Jens Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 24, 1962 P.13
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[Martha Rahr Spindler/widow of Walter E. Spindler]
Mrs. Spindler, Early Scouter, Dies at Home
Mrs. Martha Spindler, 74, identified with Girl Scouting in the community since
1927, died unexpectedly late Saturday night at home, 1210 Lake St.
Mrs. Spindler was the widow of Walter Spindler who had been president of
Aluminum Specialty Co. and had been active in developing the industrial business
since 1914. He died in 1951.
Interested in young people, Mrs. Spindler was instrumental in forming the first
Girl Scout council at Manitowoc in 1927. She was chairman of the first camp
committee of the Council and did much to establish the council’s camping program
at Camp Sinawa. Pigeon Lake, and at Camp Manitou, Shoto.
Donates Shelter
In 1961, Mrs. Spindler donated and dedicated the first troop shelter at Girl Scout
Camp Manitou. It was named the Spindler Troop Shelter in her honor. Through her
efforts the Walter E. Spindler Foundation was responsible for erection of a huge
new fireplace in the lodge at Camp Sinawa. It was dedicated in June of 1961 in
memory of Paul A. Schuette Jr.
The Thanks Badge, highest award to an adult in Girl Scouting, was presented to Mrs.
Spindler in 1936, one of four Manitowoc women thus honored.
Mrs. Spindler was a daughter of the late William and Olga Nielsen Rahr. She was
born at Manitowoc Feb. 19, 1888. She attended public schools and was graduated from
old South Side High School, later attending Milwaukee Downer College, being graduated
in 1905. She was married to Walter Spindler April 30, 1913.
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. John W. Torrison, of the city and three grand-
children. Three brothers preceded her in death.
Private Services
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home. The Rev. Vernon E.
Anderson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the residence from 7 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening. The casket
will be closed.
Memorials may be sent to Manitou Council Girl Scout Tribute Fund, Cancer Fund, Heart
Fund and Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are by Jens Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 24, 1962 P.13
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[Martha Rahr Spindler/widow of Walter E. Spindler]
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