Pfeffer Funeral Home Obituaries

Elton W. Commings, age 92 of Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday evening March 28, 2023, at Sylvan Crossing Assisted Living Home in Manitowoc. Elton was born on November 15, 1930, in Manitowoc County, a son of the late Erhardt and Gerda (Koepsel) Commings. He was a 1948 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Elton began his employment with Erdman Motors of Manitowoc in November of 1948 and retired from Maritime Ford after 43 years of service in November of 1991. He was a member of Lakeshore...

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;...

Holly Mae Groelle, age 40 passed away on March 25, 2023, unexpectedly. She was born and raised in Manitowoc, WI. Holly was a people person, she enjoyed waitressing and also caring for the elderly as a C.N.A. Holly had many interests and passions in life. First and foremost, she loved being a mother to Lillianna and Alliese. They had an active life in school activities, being adventurous outdoors, playing games, doing crafts, and they all shared in their love for small animals, cats, and...

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...

Timothy J. Prowls, age 61 of Manitowoc died at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1961, in Manitowoc. He was the son of James and Kathryn (Tosdale) Prowls. Tim attended Lincoln High School class of 1979. He then served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979-1983. Survivors include his mother: Kathryn Prowls; three sons and two daughters-in-law: Tim Prowls III, John (Amanda) Prowls, and Adam (Lindsay) Prowls; one brother: Tracy (Toni) Prowls; four grandchildren: Wyatt, Eldon, Lilli,...

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...