Pfeffer Funeral Home Obituaries

Rita May Maples, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Shady Lane in Manitowoc. Rita was born on February 11, 1956 in Manitowoc to Joseph and Edith (Scheurell) Maples. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Rita was a dedicated and loving caretaker. She had a strong faith, loved her Lord, and Savior and attended Trinity Alliance Church in Manitowoc when she was able to. Rita enjoyed listening to Christian music and watching Christian movies. Rita is survived by her sisters: Mary...

Ann Marie Brown, 68, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County in Two Rivers. Ann was born on January 15, 1955 in Manitowoc to Joseph and Edith (Scheurell) Maples. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Ann was a sewer for Dowco.  Ann enjoyed playing Bingo, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a strong faith and loved her Lord. Ann is survived by her daughter: Chantel (Devonte) Shaw;...

Jane Louise (Bolle) Rieck, age 74 of Manitowoc, WI, passed away on March 24, 2023, at her home after a 8-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Jane was born on October 7, 1948, to Dorothy (Feit) and Everett Bolle in Manitowoc, WI and grew up in Francis Creek, WI.   After Jane graduated from Mishicot High School in 1966, she went on to study Nursing and graduated from Milwaukee Technical College.  Jane worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years until her...

Ruth Dorothy Nelson of Manitowoc, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, after a long life of over 99 years. Ruth was born on September 14, 1923, in Manitowoc, daughter of Johann “Hans” and Theresa (Smazel) Weinert. She was educated in the Manitowoc Public Schools, class of 1941. During WWII she was employed by Manitowoc Ship Building from 1942-1946 as a stenographer and personal secretary to Andrew Houston. After the war she married Clarence E. “Bud”...

Rose Ann Gintner, age 87, of Valders, passed away on Monday, March 20th, 2023 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Manitowoc. Rose Ann was born on July 25th, 1935 in Manitowoc County and was the daughter of the late Peter and Isabell (Moore) Tienor.  Rose Ann graduated from St. Mary Catholic Grade School of Clarks Mills and Valders High School.  On September 22nd, 1954 she married the love of her life, Paul Gintner, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Clarks Mills.  Paul and Rose...

Betty J. Holschbach, age 94, a Manitowoc resident passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center. The former Betty Gerroll was born on August 11, 1928, in Valders, daughter of the late Herbert and Aletta (Auberg) Gerroll. She was a 1945 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On April 17, 1948, Betty married Leo M. Holschbach at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, he preceded her in death on April 21, 2016. Betty retired from the Foley...

During the early morning hours of March 15, 2023, Gary Moritz of Kimberly (and Manitowoc and Kiel) died six weeks shy of 80 years old after a stoic and brave 4.5 year battle with myelodysplastic syndrome. Gary was born to Harriet and Manfred Moritz in 1943. He graduated from Kiel High School and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1965. Gary joined the United States Army in 1965, served nearly two years on a military base in Italy, and completed...

James W. Garceau, 70, of Manitowoc passed away on March 12, 2023, at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. James was born on September 28, 1952, in Two Rivers to Robert and Lorraine (Cornils) Garceau. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. James married Susan Dahm on June 8, 1974. James entered the workforce working alongside his dad at Bob Garceau Masonry. He went on to work at F. Radandt Sons until he started his own business, Garceau Home...

Carol M. Adler, age 94 of Manitowoc, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at her home. Carol was born on July 9, 1928, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and Arline (Nelson) Adler. She grew up in Manitowoc and was a 1946 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Carol was a secretary for the city of Manitowoc Engineering department. She enjoyed attending Masquers events, walking, and all dogs. Survivors include one nephew and his wife: Timothy (Dawn) Poklinkoski, Menasha, one...

James J. Maples, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023. Jim was born in Manitowoc to Stanley and Evelyn (Ahrens) Maples on June 10, 1930.  He was the oldest of four children.  A true native - Jim was born in Manitowoc, attended school in Manitowoc, raised a family in Manitowoc, enjoyed a career in Manitowoc, and if a road could bring you there, he could tell you a story about all things Manitowoc. Jim graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948.  He was involved in...