WILLIAM TECH (d. 1940)

William Tech, 58, former head of the printing department at the Vocational
school, died suddenly shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon at his home, 908
Washington street.
Mr. Tech who had been at his work at the courthouse this morning, complained
of feeling ill shortly after noon. A physician was summoned but before his
arrival Mr. Tech died.
He was one of the veteran printers of the city. For many years he was connected
with the Manitowoc Post, a German language newspaper and job office and left
there to take charge of printing classes at the Vocational school. His wife,
the former Ella Kempfert(sic), died a few years ago.
Survivors are two sons, William, Jr., and Harold, of this city; two daughters,
Esther and Luella, of this city; three brothers, Elmer, Herbert and August, all
of this city; and a sister, Mrs. Walter Vetting of Manitowoc Rapids.
Funeral plans will be announced tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 19, 1940 P. 9
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Funeral services for William Tech, 59, veteran Manitowoc printer who died suddenly
yesterday at his home, 90 Washington street, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from
the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. The Rev. Ernest Zoerb of the First
Lutheran church will officiate.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from tonight at 7 o'clock until the
hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1940 P. 2
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[cause: coronary thrombosis]
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KNIFE THRUST IS NEAR TO HEART
Wm Tech, a Printer, is Victim When He Plays Peace Maker
Playing the role of peace maker in an effort to quell a disturbance at the
Northwestern House, Fourteenth Street, Saturday night, William Tech, a boarder
in the house and a printer employed by the Post, was the victim of a vicious
knife thrust and narrowly escaped fatal injury when the knife penetrated the
body to the rib, just below the heart. A wound, six inches long was inflicted
and had the knife entered the body one-half inch higher up it must have
encountered the heart and killed Tech. William Hackley, an iron molder, said
to be from Harvey, Ill., wielded the knife and in a second attack, is said to
have attempted to cut August Gehbe, proprietor of the hotel. Gehbe had his
clothing cut by the knife but escaped injury. Tech will recover and it is said
will secure a warrant for Hackney's arrest.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., May 10, 1909
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WM R. TECH AND MISS HEMPTON ARE WEDDED
Employees of Same Office for Years; They Marry
Friendship formed through association as fellow employees in the same office for
several years, ripened into a stronger attachment and led to the marriage of Miss
Ella Hempton and William R. Tech, well known young people of the city. The
marriage was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Krug, Columbus Street
last evening, Rev. Machmiller officiating. The wedding was attended by only a
few relatives and friends and was a quiet one.
Mr. Tech and his bride have been employees of the Post, a German publication for
several years, Mr. Tech being assistant foreman of the plant and Mrs. Tech a
compositor in the office. They will make their home in this city, residing on
Columbus Street. Both are well and favorably known and have a host of friends who
will wish them happiness.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 1, 1913 page 8