This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelPetrie75 Surnames: Dax, Petri, Petrie, Kraemer, Bechaud, Orth, Schmidt, Venne, Osgood, Graf, Bruett, Kalt, Nelson, Boudry, Beyer, Perrizo, Cole, Kelsey, Kolb, Mccrory, Collins, Tiemann, Hamel, Morey, Mengel, Green, Brady, Potter, White Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.fonddulac/4033/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MARY ANN PETRIE, daughter of Anton and Margaret Dax Petri TAYCHEEDAH Taycheedah, Nov. 22 - Mrs. M. Kraemer, whose condition wa much improved last week, is worse again this week. Her daughters, the Mesdames Bechaud, have been out here off and on from the city, to assist in caring for her during her illness of the past two weeks. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Weekly, Friday November 23, 1900 TAYCHEEDAH Taycheedah, Nov. 29 - Mrs. Kraemer has remained in a critical condition throughout the past week, and as most of her children and grandchildren reside in the city, it was thought advisable to move her there, where she could be more easily cared for. This morning she was placed in hack and taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bates Bechaud. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Weekly, Friday November 30, 1900 KRAEMER The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Kraemer will be held from St. Mary's church, Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, with interment in Calvary cemetery. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Friday December 14, 1900 KRAEMER Mrs. Mary Kraemer, a pioneer resident of the town of Taycheedah, died Thursday at St. Agnes hospital, after a brief illness, aged 68 years. The deceased is survived by a husband and seven children, Mrs. A.G. Bechaud, Mrs. J.B. Bechaud, Peter Kraemer and Anton Kraemer, city; Roman Kraemer, Marshall, Minn.; Mrs. Louis White and Paul Kraemer, Taycheedah. The remains were taken to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kraemer, 30 Amory street. Announcement of funeral later. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Weekly, Friday December 14, 1900 KRAEMER The funeral of Mrs. Mary Kraemer was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. Mary's church, Rev. FAther Wuelffing officiating. The services were largely attended and there was a beautiful floral offering displayed. The pall bearers were as follows: Rudolph Bechaud, Armand Bechaud, Lynn Bechaud, Louis Kraemer, Wm. Orth, and Sylvester Strauss. The remains were interred in Calvary Cemetery. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Monday December 17, 1900 The wife of Math. Kraemer of Taycheeda, Fond du Lac County, died at age 68. Dodge County Pioneer, December 21, 1900. MATHIAS KRAMER, HER HUSBAND KRAMER - Mr. Matthias Kramer, a highly respected resident of Taycheedah, died at his home at that place, at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, aged 86 years. Deceased had been a resident of Taycheedah 54 years. he was born at Kobland, on the Rhine, in 1814. He is survived by seven children: Mrs. A.G. Bechaud, Mrs. J.B. Bechaud, Mr. Peter Kramer and Mr. Anton Kramer, of this city; Mrs. W. White, and Mr. Paul Kramer, of Taycheedah, and Mr. Roman Kramer, of Minnesota. The funeral will be held at St. Mary's church, Saturday at 10 a.m., with interment at Calvary cemetery. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Thursday November 7, 1901 TAYCHEEDAH Taycheedah, Nov. 7. - Matthias Kraemer died in this village last evening at 7 o'clock at the home of his son, Paul Kraemer. his death was due to old age and general debility. Mr. Kraemer was born in Germany, August 10, 1814. he emigrated to Wisconsin in the early '40's and after a short sojourn in Calumet county moved to Taycheedah, where, with the exception of a few years spent in the city, he has since resided. Sometime in the late '40's he was married to Miss Marie Petri of Taycheedah, whose death occurred last December at Fond du Lac, at the home of her son, Peter Kraemer. The deceased is survived by seven children, Roman Kraemer, of Minnesota, Peter and Anthony Kraemer, Mrs. Elizabeth Bechaud and Mrs. Mary Bechaud, of Fond du Lac and Paul Kraemer and Mrs. Louis White, of this place. The funeral will be held from the German Catholic church in the city at 9:00 a.m. Saturday with interment at Taycheedah. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Weekly, Friday November 8, 1901, p. 3 KRAMER - The funeral of the late Matthias S. Kramer was held at St. Mary's church this morning, at 10 o'clock, and was largely attended. Rev. Father Wuelfing officiated. Interment was at Calvary cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. Peebles, Mullen, Mengel, and Gibson. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Saturday November 9, 1901 ELIZABETH KRAMER, HER DAUGHTER WEEK'S ILLNESS CLAIMS LIFE OF MRS. E. BECHAUD Deceased Was Widow of Capt. A.G. Bechaud; Funeral Rites Tuesday Ill less than a week, Mrs. Elizabeth Bechaud, widow of Capt. A.G. Bechaud, died at 12:40 a.m. Sunday at her residence, 255 East Second street. Mrs. Bechaud was stricken on May 27 while apparently in her usual health. The deceased was born Feb. 20, 1851, in the Town of Calumet and after her marriage to Capt. Bechaud made her home for a time in the Town of Taycheedah, later coming to this city, where she had been a resident for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine and the Frauen Verein of the old German-English academy. Surviving she leaves the following children, Mrs. F.W. Orth, Mrs. H.T. Schmidt, Mrs. J.P. Kalt, Mrs. W.W. Petrie, August R. Bechaud and Adolph B. Bechaud. Grandchildren are Adolph Orth, Ross and Marcia Petrie, Charlotte Venne, Robert, Barbara and Audrey Bechaud and Joan Kalt. Two brothers, Peter and Paul Kramer and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bechaud and Mrs. Louise White, also survive. There will be a private funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. W.W. Petrie, 332 Sheboygan street, after which the body will be removed to the Masonic temple, where rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. The Rev. A.W. Raabe will officiate. The body will be placed in the receiving vault to await sepulture in the Rienzi Memorial home which is to be erected during the summer. The body is lying in state at the Petrie residence, having been removed form the Geo. M. Dugan Funeral home on Sunday. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Monday June 3, 1929 LAST RITES FOR MRS. E. Bechaud Funeral Service for Early Resident Conducted from Masonic Temple Last rites for Mrs. Elizabeth Bechaud, wife of Capt. A.G. Bechaud, whose death occurred early Sunday, were conducted at 2 p.m. today from the Masonic temple, where members of the Eastern Star and the Rev. A.W. Raabe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated in the presence of a large assembly of friends and relatives of the deceased. Private services were held at 11 a.m. from the home of Mrs. Bechaud's daughter, Mrs. W.W. Petri, 332 Sheboygan street, after which the body was taken to the temple, where it lay in state until the hour of the funeral. Vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. Robert Ricklefs. Pallbearers were Carl H. Wagner, Anton Pfeil, W.J. Petri, H.R. Potter, Lisle F. Lewis and Grover F. Korrer. The body of Mrs. Bechaud was placed in a receiving vault at Rienzi cemetery, pending completion of the new Memorial Home to be erected there this summer. There was an especially large floral tribute. Mrs. Amelia Graf of Ripon and Mrs. Walter Tambke of Milwaukee were among persons from away attending the funeral. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Tuesday June 4, 1929, p.3 Capt. Adolph G. Bechaud May 31, 1840 - Mar 5 1919 (photo) (caption) Adolph G. Bechaud, aged 79, died at his residence this morning, leaving vacant positions of trust and esteem in business and banking circles. An ability to appraise the future with incisive tact and foresight, lead him to unusual successes. He had an unlimited capacity for work, giving his personal attention to almost everything he undertook to do. He was an Elk and a member of the Edwin A. Brown Post No. 130 G.A.R. The funeral will probably be held Friday afternoon at the residence on West Eleventh street. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Wednesday, March 5, 1919, p. 1 ADOLPH G. BECHAUD DEAD; LEADER IN BUSINESS CIRCLES End Comes to Interesting and Active Life WAS CAPTAIN IN CIVIL WAR Fond du Lac Banker, Capitalist and Manufacturer Succumbs at Age of 79 Captain Adolph G. Bechaud; vice president of the Commercial National Bank since its organization, veteran of the Civil War, and a man whose business energy and integrity has left a deep impression upon the life of Fond du Lac, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the family residence 457 West Eleventh street. his illness has been of about four weeks' duration, though for some months past there has been a noticeable lack of that interest and activity which has always been characteristic of him. Mr. Bechaud was born May 31, 1840, in Dirmstein, Germany, and came to the United States in 1853, settling in Fond du Lac with his parents. The outbreak of the Civil War found Mr. Bechaud, then a young man just turning his twenties, ready and willing to serve. On October 29, 1861, he volunteered at Chicago and was assigned to Company B of the Thirteenth Illinois Cavalry. At the age of 23 he was advanced from rank of sergeant to that of first lieutenant. He was commissioned as such January 6, 1863. His command was detailed for duty in the western theater of the war, being engaged largely in scouting work in Missouri, Mississippi and Arkansas. On Oct. 19, 1863, he was advanced to the rank of captain taking command of Company B, of the Thirteenth cavalry and serving as such in the later campaigns of the war, and being in command on his discharge from the service at the close of the war. Capt. Bechaud served under Generals Davis, Carr and Steel. In 1864 he took his disch! arge and came back home to take the duties of civil life. He became associated with Paul Hauser who conducted one of the pioneer breweries of the county on the ledge east of the city. Here Mr. Bechaud learned the fundamentals of the business which was later to become his life work. In 1871 he joined his brothers in the organization of the Bechaud Brewing company, taking the office of president which he has continuously held. On June 6, 1870 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Kramer, then of the town of Taycheedah. Mr. Bechaud leaves in addition to his wife, the following children: Mrs. F.W. Orth, Mrs. H.T. Schmidt, August Bechaud, Mrs. John P. Kalt, Adolph Bechaud, Jr., and Mrs. W.W. Petrie, also six grandchildren, Adolph V. Orth, Charlotte Venne, Robert Bechaud, Ross Petrie, Marcia Petrie and Audrey Bechaud. He is also survived by two brothers; J.B. Bechaud of this city and Armand Bechaud of Chehalis, Wash. Mr. Bechaud was a man of keen business judgment, an indefatigable worker, one who stood unflinchingly by the accepted honorable principles of business dealing. His energy interest and desire that everything should be attended to in a business like way was characteristic of him. He was one of the moving spirits in the organization of the Commercial National bank, and his counsel was often sought and always relied upon in matters requiring decision that would be unerring. In business and social circles he will be missed by a wide circle of friends. Socially he was a member of the Elks and Edwin A. Brown Post No. 130 G.A.R. While plans for the funeral are not fully determined, it is probable that the service will be held Friday afternoon at the residence. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Wednesday, March 5, 1919, p. 1 FUNERAL IS TOMORROW Banks to Close Our of Respect for Capt. A.G. Bechaud - Burial at Rienzi Cemetery. The funeral of Capt. A.G. Bechaud will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the residence, 457 West Eleventh street, Rev. Henry William Fischer, of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be at Rienzi Cemetery. Out of regard to the deceased the Commercial National Bank, of which Mr. Bechaud was vice president, will be closed at 1 p.m. tomorrow. The Citizens' State Bank will be closed for the day at 2 p.m. for the same reason. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Thursday, March 6, 1919, p. 5 FINAL RITES FOR CAPT. A.G. Bechaud Large Attendance of Friends at the Funeral Services The funeral of Capt. A.G. Bechaud was held from the family residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon the ceremony being conducted by the Rev. H.W. Fischer, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The floral offering was large and beautiful while the attendance of neighbors, friends and business associates bore testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Officers and employes of the Commercial National Bank and the Citizens State Bank attended in a body. May J. F. Hohensee and members of the city council attended the funeral in a body while members of the Elks Lodge acted as bearers. Burial was at Rienzi. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Friday, March 7, 1919 CAPT. A.G. Bechaud (photo) Born May 31, 1840 Died March 5, 1919 CAPT. BECHAUD EXPIRES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Brewing Co. Head and Bank Officer Dies at Home on West Eleventh St. VETERAN OF THE CIVIL WAR Captain Adolph G. Bechaud, aged 79, president and one of the founders of the Bechaud Brewing company, vice-president and director of the Commercial National bank and one of the city's most prominent residents died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at his home, 457 West Eleventh street, after a lingering illness. Mr. Bechaud was taken seriously ill about four weeks ago and since then has been confined to his bed. His condition gradually grew worse until this morning, when the end came peacefully. Served in Cavalry The deceased was born in Dirmstein Germany, on May 31, 1840, and when thirteen years of age came to the United States with his parents. The family settled in Fond du Lac county in 1853 and Mr. Bechaud had resided in this vicinity practically ever since. When the civil war broke out, Adolph G. Bechaud was one of the first Fond du Lac county young men to join forces. He enlisted as a private in the Thirteenth company of the Illinois Cavalry at Chicago, Ill., on October 29, 1861. He was commissioned as a first lieutenant on January 6, 1863 and on October 19, 1863, was promoted to rank of captain. He commanded the Thirteenth company and did scouting work under Generals Davis, Carr and Steele in the states of Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. He was mustered out of the service December 31, 1864. Founded Brewing Co. After the war Captain Bechaud returned to Fond du Lac county and for sometime was employed at the Hauser Brewery at Taycheedah. When the Hauser Brewery burned, Mr. Bechaud came to this city and was one of the founders of the Bechaud Brewing company. The present brewery on West Eleventh was built in 1872 and has been in operation since that time under the direction of Captain Bechaud and his brothers. He served as president of the brewing company for many years. Vice President of Bank The deceased had been a director of the Commercial National bank for several years and a few years ago was chosen vice-president of the institution. he was a member of the Fond du Lac lodge N. 57 B.P. O. E. and also the G.A.R. Although he never held a public office, Mr. Bechaud has always taken an active interest in public affairs. Mr. Bechaud was married to Miss Elizabeth Kraemer in Taycheedah on June 16, 1870. Besides a widow, Mr. Bechaud leaves four daughters, mrs. F.W. Orth, Mrs. A.H.T. Schmidt, Mrs. P. Kalt, and Mrs. W.W. Petrie, all of this city, two sons, August Bechaud and Adolph Bechaud, Jr., and six grandchildren, Adolph Orth, Charlotte Venne, Robert Bechaud, Ross Petrie, Marcia Petrie and Audre Bechaud. he also leaves two brothers, J.B. Bechaud of this city and Armand Bechaud of Washington, D.C. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence, 457 West Eleventh street and interment will be held at Rienzi cemetery. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Wednesday, March 5, 1919, p. 1 ADOLPH G. BECHAUD IS DEAD AT FOND DU LAC Fond du Lac - Adolph G. Bechaud, seventy-nine years old, vice president of the Commercial National bank, and president of the Bechaud Brewing company since its foundation in 1871, died here after a long illness. He came to Fond du lac in 1853. At the outbreak of the civil war he volunteered at Chicago and was discharged as captain of Company B, Thirteenth Illinois cavalry, in 1864. He is survived by his wife and children, all of whom reside here, and by a brother, J.B. Bechaud, pioneer councilman of Fond du Lac. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon. Oshkosh Northwestern, Thursday March 6, 1919 BANKS TO CLOSE DURING FUNERAL Last Rites for Captain A.G. Bechaud Will be Held on Friday Afternoon INTERMENT AT RIENZI The Commercial National bank will be closed Friday afternoon during the hour of the funeral services of Captain A.G. Bechaud Brewing company and vice-president of the bank, who passed away Wednesday morning at 4:30 o'clock after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at the residence, 457 West Eleventh street at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon a nd the Rev. W. H. Fischer, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. The officers of the Fond du Lac lodge No. 57, B.P.O.E. and several members of the G.A.R. will attend the services. Interment will take place in the Bechaud family lot at Rienzi cemetery. Short services will be conducted at the grave by the Elk's Lodge. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Friday March 7, 1919 ROSA, ALFRED AND FRANK Bechaud Rosie, the 9 years-old daughter of A.G. Bechaud, died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The funeral will take place from the family residence at 1:30 p.m. to-morrow afternoon; Undertaker Dobrindt in charge. The deceased was bright, interesting child, and unusually intelligent for one of her years. Some weeks ago she contracted a heavy cold which settled on her lungs and finally caused her death. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Thursday June 6, 1887. Rosa Bechaud, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bechaud, died last Wednesday night. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, interment in Rienzi. Rosa was a bright and amiable little lady and the favorite of the family. The sympathies of a large circle of acquaintances are extended the bereaved parents. Fond du Lac Journal, Thursday January 13, 1887 Died of diphtheria, last evening, at the residence of his parents in this city, Alfred Bechaud, son of A.G. Bechaud. Funeral to-morrow at 1 o'clock. Burial at Rienzi, in charge of Undertaker Dobrindt. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Thursday January 20, 1887 The sympathy of the entire community is with the family of A.G. Bechaud in its present affliction. Only a few days ago Rosa, a bright and beautiful nine-year-old girl, died and last week Wednesday night little Alfred, aged three years, went to his loving sister. The remaining children of the family have been very sick with diphtheria and croup and are not yet recovered. Mrs. Bechaud is also seriously ill as is her mother, Mrs. Kramer. Fond du Lac Journal, Thursday January 27, 1887. Mr and Mrs. A.G. Bechaud have met with another terrible affliction. Their six years old son, Frank, died last night. Three weeks ago, Rosa, aged 9, died. A few days after, their three years old son, Alfred, died, and now Frank follows them. Two other children are ill, and the mother is prostrated with grief and care. Diphtheria is said to have been the cause of death. It is sincerely hoped that the worst has passed and that those who are ill now will recover. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Friday January 28, 1887 Affliction thrice coming in as many weeks with the stroke of death has been experienced in the family of A.G. Bechaud. Two daughters had already died, when the demise of the 5-year-old son Frank had to be recorded Thursday evening. Mrs. Bechaud and two other children are seriously ill in the same house. Milwaukee Sentinel, January 30, 1887, Fond du Lac column, p. 12, col. 2 The inconsolable affliction of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Bechaud continues. Within a few days they lost by death a lovely little daughter and a favorite son, and last Thursday evening Frankie, a bright five-year-old boy, died. The condition of two other children and Mrs. Bechaud, who is prostrated with grief and sorrow, is extremely critical. Fond du Lac Journal, Thursday February 3, 1887 In Fond du Lac the family of the Brewer Bechaud is suffering from heavy grief. Three children of Mr. Becahud died of diphtheria last week. His wife and his mother-in-law are also suffering from the same illness. Dodge County Pioneer, February 3, 1887. Mrs. Orth Dies at 97; Funeral Set Mrs. Louise Orth, 97, a resident of Rolling Meadows for the last nine years, died Monday at 4 p.m. She was born Dec. 3, 1871, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Adolph and Elizabeth Kramer Bechaud. She was married to Frederick William Orth on April 19, 1998. Mrs. Orth was a lifetime resident of the city. Her father and two uncles operated the Bechaud Brewery in the city at one time. She was member of the Eastern Star and the Academy Club. Survivors are one son, Adolph "Penny" Orth of the city; and two sisters, Mrs. John Kalt of the city and Mrs. Walter Petrie of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1939, tow brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zacherl Funeral Home with the Rev. B.J. Stecker officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Tuesday, January 21, 1969. Mrs. Louise Orth Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Orth, who died Monday, were held today at 2 p.m. at Zacherl Funeral Home. The Rev. B.J. Stecker officiated. Mrs. Watson Waehler was organist and Fred Krueger was vocalist. Cremation followed. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday January 23, 1969. FORMER DEALER DIES OF ILLNESS F.W. Orth, 64, Father of Bechaud Brewing Firm Head Expires F.W. (Billy) Orth, 64, retired merchant and beverage dealer, father of Adolph V. Orth, president of the Bechaud Brewing company died at 10:30 a.m today at St. Agnes hospital. He had been in failing health for the last two years. Born Nov. 22, 1874, in Milwauke, son of Adam and Mrie Orth, he was married in 1898 to Miss Louise Bechaud, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adolph G. Bechaud. Mr. Orth was employed by the Bechaud Brewing company until 1919 when he took over in Milwaukee the muisc and piano business of his brother, the late Charles J. Orth, paino merchangt and composer of "In the Clock Store" and several other numbers. Later retruning to Fond du Lac, Mr. Orth in 1929 established and operated for seeveral years the Orth Beverage and Supply company on West Division street. He was a life member of the knights of Pythias in Milwaukee and also a life member of the Mystic Knights of the Shrine Zor Temple, Madision. Surviving are his widow and son and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Seidel of Milwaukee. The body is at the Geo. M. Dugan funeral home, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. L.P. Peeke, former pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Valhalla cemetery Milwaukee. The Orth residence is at 387 South Hickory St. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Saturday, March 4, 1939, p. 14 SERVICES FOR F.W. ORTH L.P. Peeke Officates at Rites of Retired Dealer in Fond du Lac Funeral services for F.W. (Bill) Orth, retired paino merchant and beverage dealer, father of Adolph V. Orth, president of the Bechaud Brewing company, who died Saturday, were held at 2 p.m. Today f rom the Geo. M. Dugan funeral home, L.P. Peeke offciating. Burial was in Valhalla cemetery, Milwaukee. Vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. R.E. Ricklefs, accompanied on the organ by Harvey Millar. Among those attending the fuenral of Mr. Orth were Mrs. Minnie Seidel, his sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Seidel, Edwin and Edmund Seidel and Mrs. Richard Gaensten, his nephews and nieces of Milwaukee, and Mr. and Mrs. G.L Tronvig of Chicago. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Monday March 6, 1939, p. 16 EARLY FAMILY MEMBER DIES; RITES IN EAST Mrs. Henry Schmidt, 82, Expires; Services at West Reading, Pa. Mrs. Henry Schmidt, 82, of West Reading, Pa., a resident of Fond Lac until a few years ago, died Monday morning after a lengthy illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex Bombinski with whom she resided. Mrs. Schmidt was born Feb. 2, 1874, in this city. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph G. Bechaud. Surviving is one daugther, Mrs. Bombinski; on grand daughter, of West Reading, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. John P. Kalt, Mrs. Louise Orth, Mrs. Walter W. Petrie; and one brother, Adolph B. Bechaud, all of Fond du Lac. Fuenral services will be in West Reading Thursday. The body of Mrs. Schmidt will be in state at the Kuhn Funeral home at 739 Penn avenue, West Reading. Fond du Lac Reporter, Tuesday September 4, 1956, p. 22 MRS. JOSEPHINE SCHMIDT Mrs. Josephine (Bechaud) Schmidt, 82, widow of Henry Schmidt, died yesterday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex Bombinski, 302 Reading Ave., West Reading, with whom she resided. Born in Wisconsin and a daughter of the late Adolph and Elizabeth (Kramer) Bechaud, Mrs. Schmidt was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, West Reading. She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte, wife of Alex Bombinski, brewmaster at Sunshine Brewery, with whom she resided; one granddaughter, Joan, and a brother, Adolph, of Fond du Lac, Wis. Also, three sisters: Mrs. Louis Orth and Mrs. Lottie Kalt, both of Fond du Lac, and Elizabeth, wife of Walter Petrie, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Funeral will be held Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from the Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, followed by a Requiem High Mass at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be made in Gethsemane Cemetery. Reading Eagle, Tuesday September 4, 1956, p. 20, col. 1 SCHMIDT - - On the third inst., MRS. JOSEPHINE SCHMIDT, aged 82 years. Services from the Kuhn Funeral Home, 8th and Penn Aves., West Reading, Thursday at 9:15 a.m. followed by Requiem High Mass in Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10. Interment i n Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening, 7 to 9. Reading Eagle, Tuesday September 4, 1956, p. 20, last col. VENNE - Wilfred Venne, aged 34 years, died at 11:30 o'clock this morning after an illness of several months duration. The deceased was a former well known young business man of the city, at one time being associated with his father in the shoe business. He is survived by his parents, a wife and one daughter, Charlotte, eight months old, three sisters, Mrs. J. Mercy and Mrs. R. Morer of Chicago and Miss Alice Venne of this city and two brothers, Victor and Louis. The funeral arrangements will be made later. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Monday November 30, 1908, p. 5 VENNE - The funeral of Wilfred J. Venne will be held at 9:30 o'clock Thursday morning from the residence on East Second street and at 10 o'clock from St. Louis church, with interment at Calvary cemetery. The Rev. M.J. Taugher will officate. The Elks will attend the funeral services in a body. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Tuesday December 1, 1908, p. 5 VENNE - The funeral of Wilfred J. Venne was held this morning at 9:30 from the residence and at 10 o'clock from St. Louis church, Rev. M.J. Taugher officiating, interment was at Calvary cemetery. The bequests of flowers were many and all very beautiful. Fond du Lac lodge No. 57 attended the funeral in a body and escorted the remains from the residence to the church. The pall bearers were Dana C. Lamb, George L. McDermott, D.F. Blewett, E.T. Markle, Alfred Zinke and M. Fitzsimmons. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Thursday December 3, 1908, p. 5 WILFRED J. VENNE PASSES AWAY He was Prominnent in Local Business Circles DEATH COMES AS SAD BLOW Well Known Retail Shoe Deaaler Succumbs to Lingerin Illness - Survivor of Depere Wreck The many friends of Wilfred J. Venne, one of the well known young business men of this city, will be deeply grieved to learn of his death which occurred at 11:30 o'clock this morning. While Mr. Venne has been ill for several weeks with a disease from which there appeared to be no chance for recovery, his family and relatives were greatly shocked today at the sudden approach of death. The deceased was born in this city 34 years ago. On reaching his maturity he became interested in the shoe business with his father, Louis Venne. Later the deceased was proprietor of the Venne Shoe company which existed until last March. At that time the deceased was proprietor of the Venne shoe company which existed until last March. At that time the deceased was forced to retire on account of failing health. About seven years ago Mr. Venne was married to Miss Josephine Bechaud, of this city, who, with an infant duaghter, Charlotte,a ged 8 months, are left to mourn his loss. In addition to these the deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Venne, 264 East First street, three sisters, Mrs. Rene Morel and Mrs. J. Mercer, of Chicago; Miss Alice M. Venne of this city, two brothers, Victor Venne and Louis J. Venne, also of this city. The deceased was severely injured in the Depere wreck eight years ago. It is though he never fully recoved from the effects of those injuries. Mr. Venne was a devoted son and father and his presence will be sorely missed. All through his sickness he had every hope for recovery and was patient and resigned in his suffering. he was a good business man. He was to be found in the forefront of every movement that tended for the betterment of the city. He was active in the Merchants' association, being elected its first secretary. As such he was painstaking and hardworking. The association placed every confidence in his ability. The funeral arrangements have not been made. Both Mrs. Morel and Mrs. Mercer are in the city, having been called here some days ago on account of their brother's serious illness. The deceased was a member of Fond du Lac Lodge N. 5 B.P.O.E. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Monday November 30, 1908, p. 5 VENNE - The funeral of Wilfred J. Venne will be held at 9:30 o'clock from the residence, 300 East Second street, and at 10 o'clock Thursdya mroning frorm St. Mary's church, Rev. M.J. Taugher officiating. Fond du Lac Lodge No. 57 B.P.O. Elks will attend the funeral in a body. The pall bearers will be Dana C. Lamb, George L. McDermott, D.F. Blewett, E.T. Markle, Alfred Zinke and M. Fitzsimons. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Tuesday December 1, 1908, p. 8 VENNE - The funeral of Wilfred J. Venne was held at 10 o'clock this morning from st. Louis church, Rev. M.J. Taughter officiating. The services were largely attended. A large delegation composed of members of Fond du Lac Lodge N. 57 B.P.O.E. attended the funeral and escorted the remains from the residence to the church adn from the church to the cemetery. The pall bearers were E.T. Markle, M. Fitzsimons, Dana C. Lamb, Goerge L. mcDermott, Alfred Zinke and D.F. Blewett, all emmbers of the Elks. The floral display was very fine. The offerings were many annd very choice. Interment took place at Calvary cemetery. Those here to attend the funeral from away were Mr. and Mrs. Rene Morel and son, Master John, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mercer, Chicago , and Victor Venne, who is now making his headquarters at Waterloo, Ia. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Thursday December 3, 1908, p. 8 Wilfred Venne died Monday morning in Fond du lac, at the age of 34 years, following several months illness. His young wife and one child lament his early death. The burial took place yesterday, Thursday forenoon at 10 a.m., from the St. Louis Church. Dodge County Pioneer, December 4, 1908 HENRY SCHMIDT DIES OF ILLNESS Fond du Lac Salesman Expires at Home after Four Months' Sickness Henry T. Schmidt, 65, salesman in this city for several years, died at 10 a.m. today at his home, 300 East Second street, after four months' illness. Born Jan. 5, 1874 in Dubuque, Ia., he resided in Washington, D.C. prior to coming to this city. He was married in 1908 to Josephine Bechaud in this city. Mr. Schmidt was a member of Fidelity lodge, 19, Knights of Pythias, Fond du Lac Lodge 140, F. and A.M. and Darling Chapter, 20, Royal Arch Masons. Surviving are his widow; a step-daughter, Charlotte Venne, of this city, and two brothers, John of Dubuque and William of this city. The body is at the Candlish chapel and will be removed to the Masonic temple Sunday to lie in state from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., when funeral services will be conducted by Fond du Lac Lodge, 140. Burial will be in Rienzi cemetery. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Friday November 17, 1939, p. 2 SCHMIDT RITES HELD Funeral Services Conducted by Fond du Lac Lodge, F. and A.M. in Temple Funeral services for Henry T. Schmidt, who died Friday at his home, 300 East Second street, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Masonic temple with Fond du Lac Lodge 140, F. and A.M., in charge. George Rose aserved as master, Louis P. Peeke as chaplain, Clyde Atwell and E.A. Hackbarth, stewards, and George Buehner as secretary. Vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. Robert E. Ricklefs, accompanied by Mrs. Esther Temple. Pallberarers were Charles Froehling, L.H. Thalheim, Charles Justen, Roger K. Wade, Earl E. Borsack and A.B. Holman. Burial was in Rienzi cemetery. Persons attending the services included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gregory of Janesville, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weichman of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lison of Green Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bechaud of Milwaukee, John Schmidt of Dubuque, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wiechman and son of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Charon of Ripon, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dorn of New Holstein and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Schoenborn and Mr. and Mrs. O Schoenborn and son of Marytown. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Monday November 20, 1939 AUGUST BECHAUD FOUND SHOT AT LAKE COTTAGE Well-Known Businessman, President of Brewing Company, Killed by Bullet August R. Bechaud, 56, president of the Bechaud Brewing company and a director of the Commercial National bank, was found shot to death at his Lake Winnebago cottage on the Lakeshore road south of Long Point shortly before noon today. His shot gun was found beside his body. Mr. Bechaud was found dead beside his automobile, which had been run up to the shore of the lake near an inlet which had been dug for boats. The gun, an automatic shotgun, was found clasped in Mr. Bechaud's hands. There was one discharge shell in the gun with two loaded shells inside. Coroner Schnell, following an investigation, said that Mr. Bechaud might have been shot in getting out of his car. He said that the end of the gun might have caught on his collar; the charge entered his neck. Leo Brucker, of the Commercial company, who was sent to look for Mr. Bechaud, was the first to reach the body. He said two boy trappers nearby had noticed the body but did not go up to the car. Mr. Bechaud left his home at 250 Superior street about 9:30 a.m. and is believed to have gone directly to the cottage on the west shore of the lake. Members of his family said that he had been in ill health for some time. The deceased was born and reared in this city. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adolph G. Bechaud, whose home was located on West Eleventh street. Educated in the public schools, Mr. Bechaud identified himself with the Bechaud Brewing company at an early age and was active in it throughout his life. In 1919, on the death of his father, he became president. Mr. Bechaud was a member of Fountain Lodge 26, F.and A.M. Darling Chapter 20 and Fond du Lac commandery 5. Mr. Bechaud is survived by his widow, Mrs. Harriet Bechaud and one son, Robert Bechaud, of Milwaukee. In addition to his immediate family the deceased leaves one brother, Adolph B. Bechaud, and four sisters, Mrs. F.W. Orth of Milwaukee, Mrs. Henry T. Schmidt, Mrs. J.P. Kalt and Mrs. W.W. Petrie, all of this city. The body was removed to the Geo. M. Dugan funeral home. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday December 3, 1931, p. 1 FUNERAL RITES ARE ANNOUNCED Services for August R. Bechaud to be Held From Masonic Temple Funeral services for August R. Bechaud, found dead at his cottage on the west shore of Lake Winnebago on Thursday, will be held privately at 10 a.m. Sunday from the residence at 250 Superior street, the Rev. A.W. Raabe officiating. The body will be removed to the Masonic temple where at 2:30 p.m. public obsequies will be conducted by Fountain Lodge 26, F. and A.M., the Rev. A.W. Raabe assisting. There will be a Knights Templar escort. Burial will be in Rienzi cemetery. Mr. Bechaud, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Bechaud, was born April 8, 1876, in this city. He attended the German English academy, Fond du Lac High school and St. John's Military academy. At completion of his studies he became associated with the Bechaud Brewing company and at the death of his father in 1919, assumed the duties of president, an office which he held at the time of his death. The body will be removed from the Geo. M. Dugan Funeral home to the residence on Saturday. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Friday December 4, 1931 RITES HELD FOR AUGUST BECHAUD Services Conducted at Mason Temple With Many in Attendance Funeral services for August R. Bechaud, president of the Bechaud brewing company and a director of the Commercial bank, who was found dead Thursday at his cottage on the lake shore, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from the Masonic temple, the Rev. A.W. Raabe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating and the Knights Templar providing an escort. Private services were held at 10 a.m. at the family residence, 250 Superior street, after which the body was removed to the temple, where it lay in state until the funeral services. The obsequies were very largely attended and there was an exceptionally large floral offering. Directors of the bank served as honorary pallbearers. They included William Mauthe, T.H. O'Brien, E.B. Hutchins, W.J. Nast, P.B. Haber, George F. Hutter, F.R. Duffy, E.J. Shaw, F.H. Boyle, A.T. Brenner, T.C. Ebernau, F.A. Boyd, A.D. Sutherland, J.B. Atkinson, A.H. Lange, H.B. Kraut, John P. McGalloway and T.W. Meiklejohn. Active pallbearers were Charles Froehling, B.A. Husting, Harry Treleve, Paul Kummerow, Al Juelsman and Fred Worm. Vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. Robert E. Ricklefs, accompanied by Mrs. W.E. Tennant. Burial was in the family lot in Rienzi cemetery. Out-of-town persons attending, included Mr. and Mrs. George Graf of Ripon; Mr. and Mrs. George Bomke, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stollenwerck, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Orth, Mr. and Mrs. D. McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Wirks and Elmer Bruett of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Voelker and family of Neenah; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Voelker and Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wahl of Green Bay and Mrs. Arnold Van Staveran of Chicago. There were also many in attendance from St. Anna, Calumet Harbor, Mt. Calvary and other neighboring communities. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Monday December 7, 1931 Leola Osgood Graf, first wife of August Bechaud Graf, Mrs. Leola O., of Holiday. Died Saturday. A retired beauty shop owner and a resident of Florida three years. North Funeral Home, Holiday chapel. Tampa Tribune microfilm May 24,1977 Obit- page D7 Pasco MRS. HARRIET BECHAUD Mrs. Harriet Bechaud, 74, died at 4:20 a.m. today at River View sanitarium, Waukesha, after a long illness. She was born in St. Ann, Sept 30, 1888, daughter of Joseph and Barbara Voelker. Survivors include one son, Tillman Bruett, Milwaukee; five grandsons; two brothers, Emil Voelker, Green Bay, and Edmund Voelker, New Holstein; fives sisters, Mrs. Hubert Taff, city, and Mrs. Emma Hubert, Mt. Calvary; Mrs. Alma Brill, New Holstein; Mrs. Olive Mahlbey, Green Bay, and Mrs. Walter Stollenwerk, Pewaukee. One sister and a brother preceded her in death. The body will lie in state after 2 p.m. Friday at the Zacherl's Funeral home with services at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic church, city. Burial will be in Rienzi Cemetery. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Wednesday December 12, 1962 MRS. HARRIET BECHAUD Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet Bechaud, who died Wednesday, were at 9:30 a..m. Saturday at Zacheral Funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry G. Riordan officiated and burial was in Rienzi cemetery. Pallbearers were Floyd Brill, Elmer Stollenwerk, Marty Phalen and Raymond, Clarence and Milton Huberty. Out-of-town persons attended from Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Plymouth, New Holstein, and the surrounding territory. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Monday December 17, 1962 Joseph Bruett, first husband of Harriet Voelker JOSEPH BRUETT DIES AT BUTTE Former Well Known Resident Expires After Short Illness of Pneumonia FUNERAL IN MILWAUKEE Word has been received here of the death of Joseph Bruett, a well known former resident of this city, which occurred Thursday noon at his home in Butte, Mont., after a short illness from pneumonia, developing from the influenza. The deceased was born April 1, 1888 in this city and was therefore thirty-two years of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew H. Bruett of Milwaukee. The Bruett family left Fond du Lac for Milwaukee about twelve years ago. Mr. Bruett was engaged in the automobile business in Butte at the time of his death. The deceased leaves to mourn his death a widow; a son, Tillman, aged 6; two brothers, Arthur and Joseph of Milwaukee; and three sisters, Mrs. Walter Budde and the Misses Norma and Adele of Milwaukee. Mr. Bruett was a grandson of Mrs. A.H. Bruett of this city. The body of Mr. Bruett will be interred in Milwaukee, where funeral services will be conducted Monday. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Friday January 30, 1920, p. 3, c. 6 FORMER RESIDENT DEAD Joseph Bruett Dies at Butte, Montana, Following Attack of Influenza and Pneumonia. Word was received here today of the sudden death of Joseph Bruett at Butte, Montana, yesterday resulting from an attack of influenza followed by pneumonia. Mr. Bruett was a former resident of Fond du Lac. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Bruett, Jr., and lived in Fond du Lac until twelve years ago when he went with his family to Milwaukee to reside. He was 32 years of age. He leaves his wife and one son, Tillman, age six years; his parents, two brothers, Arthur and William, and three sisters, Mrs. Paula Budde, Norma and Adela, all of Milwaukee, also his grandmother, Mrs. A.J. Bruett, Sr., of Fond du Lac. The funeral will take place at Milwaukee, Wis., Monday morning. Fond du Lac Commonwealth, Friday January 30, 1920, p. 12, c. 3 Bruett -- Jan. 28, 1920, Joseph A. Bruett, aged 32 years, at Butte, Mont., funral from residence of his mother, Mrs. R. Bruett, 1729 Chestnut st., Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. to the Gesu church. Interment at Holy Cross cemetery. Fond du Lac papers please copy. Milwaukee Journal, Saturday January 31, 1920, p. 8, c. 3 MILWAUKEE MAN DIES AT A LOCAL HOTEL Joseph A. Bruett, 32, of Milwaukee, died at a local hotel Thursday morning of pneumonia. He arrived in Butte last Saturday with his wife and son and had been ill but a few days. Mr. Bruett was traveling representative of the Interstate Manufacturing Co. Two brothers, William and Arthur; three sisters, Naoma, Del and Mrs. Walter Buddy, all of Milwaukee, also survive. The body is at the Sherman & Reed undertaking rooms and will be shipped to Milwaukee at a time to be announced. The Butte Miner, Friday morning, January 30, 1920 A.B. BECHAUD DIES; TRADE, CIVIC LEADER Adolph Baptiste Bechaud, 76, member of a pioneer Fond du Lac family, a leader in the development of the community, and nationally recognized in the brewing and other industries, died early today at St. Agnes Hospital. Mr. Bechaud had been living at Winnebago Park, where he has been spending the summers in recent years, and was preparing to return to his winter home at Laguna Beach, Calif., when he suffered a fatal heart attack. Born in Fond du Lac May 11, 1889, Mr. Bechaud was the son of Adolph G. Bechaud and the former Elizabeth Kramer. Mrs. Adolph B. Bechaud was the late Dorothy Thorpe. After attending local grade schools, Mr. Bechaud was graduated from Fond du Lac High school in 1909. He attended Handke's Brewers' School in Milwaukee in 1910, Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1913 and the Wahl Hennis Institute in Chicago in 1916. Was Master Brewer Adolph Bechaud was master brewer of the Bechaud Brewing Co., pioneer Fond du Lac industry, until the death of his father in 1918. He then became president and operated the brewery until 1937 when he sold his interests. He became nationally known in the brewing industry in 1934 when he was appointed in a 9 member board to help direct the National Recovery Administration in Washington, D.C., for two years. After retiring from the brewing business he was associated with several Fond du Lac business enterprises. In 1940 he was commissioned by the Herman Uihlein family of Milwaukee to organize and manage for them a farm and home freezer business in their Milwaukee plant. As executive vice-president of the Ben-Hur Manufacturing Co. he helped to build the industry into one of the largest freezer manufacturing businesses in the country. He also was a director of the Quicfrez Co. of Fond du Lac. Retires in 1952 In 1952 Mr. Bechaud retired and took up residence at Laguna Beach, Calif. He was a director of the Association of Commerce, a past member of the Elks, the Rotary Club and the Kights of Pythias. Mr. Bechaud was an ardent hunter and fisherman and belonged to the F.J. and D. Hunting Club of Dotyville, the Friendship Hunt Club of Van Dyne and the Shasta Mountain Hunt Club of Washington. He was charter member of the Shadow Mountain Club of Palm Springs, Calif. Surviving Mr. Bechaud are two daughters, Miss Audrey Bechaud of Fond du lac and Laguna Beach, and Mrs. Thomas Maddock, also of Laguna Beach, and two granddaughters. Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Louise Orth and Mrs. Lottie Kalt of Fond du Lac, and Mrs. W.W. Petrie of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Funeral arrangements are pending. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Monday October 4, 1965 pp. 3 & 18 ADOLPH B. BECHAUD Funeral services for Adolph B. Bechaud, who died Monday at St. Agnes Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, the Very Rev. John E. Gulick, dean, officiating. Burial will be in Rienzi Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Zacherl Funeral Home. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Tuesday October 5, 1965, p. 22 ADOLPH B. BECHAUD Funeral services for Adolph B. Bechaud, who died Monday, were held at 9:30 a.m. today at the Zacherl Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Very Rev. John E. Gulick, dean, officiating. Honorary pallbearers were E.P. Galloway, F.E. Rueping, A.H. Schroeder, A.L. Edgarton, D.F. Van Pelt, R.P. Boardman, Leslie Maze and Hugh McKee. Active pallbearers were Maruice West, Charles Setser, Mark Martin, Arthur Kaemmer, John P. McGalloway, Jr., and William McGalloway. Entombment was in the Rienzi Mausoleum with Dean Gulick officating assisted by Rev. Duane R.S. Mills. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday October 17, 1965 CITY RESIDENT FATALLY HURT IN CAR CRASH Mrs. Adolph B. Bechaud Dies in Traffic Accident Near La Porte, Ind. Daughter Audrey Confined to Hospital; Returning from Washington Returning to Fond du Lac from the East where they had visited relatives, Mrs. Adolph B. Bechaud, 58, of 260 East Division street, was killed, and her daughter, Audrey, was seriously injured Wednesday in a car-truck crash near La Porte, Ind. La porte county police said that Miss Bechaud was driving at the time on United States Highway 30 when her car skidded on the slippery road into the path of the truck driven by Fred Halseck, 47, Chicago. Halseck was not hurt. Daughter in Hospital Mrs. Bechaud was killed outright. Miss Bechaud was removed to the hospital suffering from a crushed pelvis, shock and possible other injuries. Physicians said that she probably would have to remain hospitalized for a month to five weeks. Friends here reported that the mother and daughter had gone to Washington, D.C. to visit another daughter, Barbara, then went on to Boston to be with other relatives. Goes to La Porte Mr. Bechaud, who maintains residences here and at Milwaukee where he is vice-president of the Ben Hur company, went to La Porte to accompany the body of his wife to Fond du Lac where funeral services will be held. Arrangements will be announced later. In addition to her widower and two daughters, Mrs. Bechaud is survived by two sisters of Los Angeles, Calif. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday November 8, 1951 MRS. ADOLPH B. BECHAUD Funeral services for Mrs. Adolph B. Bechaud, who was fatally injured Wednesday in a car truck collision near La Porte, Ind., in which her daughter, Audrey, was seriously hurt, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral, the Rt. Rev. Harwood Sturtevant, bishop of Fond du Lac, officiating. Interment will be in Rienzi Memorial mausoleum. The body of Mrs. Bechaud will be in state at the Zacherl funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Friday November 9, 1951 JOHN P. KALT OF FOND DU LAC DIES EARLY WEDNESDAY John P. Kalt, 67, president of the National Exchange Bank at Fond du Lac, passed away at 4 a.m. Wenesday at St. Agnes Hospital in that city. Mr. Kalt was one of the organizers of the bank in 1933 and had been prominent in banking circles in Fond du Lac since 1911. he was a native of Fond du Lac and enetered the banking business inn November, 1907, when he became cashier of t he First Wisconsin State Bank of North Fond du Lac. He was an active civic worker and srved on themilitary draft board during World War I, and was chairman of the county bond drive during World War II. He was also a member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club and Y.M.C.A. Survivors include his wife, the former Lottie Becahud; and one daughter, Mrs. Charlie Setser of Fond du Lac. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the Zacherl Funeral Home and at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be made in the family lot in Calvary Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Thursday June 12, 1952, p. 16 JOHN P. KALT Funeral services for John P. Kalt, who died Wednesday, were held at 8:45 a.m. today at the Zacherl funeral home and at 9:15 a.m. at St. Joseph's church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. H.G. Riordan officiating. Committal rites at Calvary cemetery were conducted by the Rev. John Devine. Serving as honorary pallbearers were R.E. Hanson, Armin Mauthe, Dr. R.G. Raymond, Dr. D.J. Twohig, A.H. Lange, J.E. McNeany, W.A. Sanders, Howard Boyle and A.J. Loehr, directors of the National Exchange Bank. R.L. Sheridan, Grover Korrer, C.M. Murray, J.A. Pfeil, W.L. Ainsworth, H.A. Shiels, Fred Whitely, W.E. Cochrane, Arthur Kremer, Henry Niederehe, R.J. Somers, Dr. L.C. Gardner, C.D. Smith, Emery Martin, Sr., C.M. Dyckhoff, J.B. Atkinson, Dr. C.W. Leonard, Dr. A.M. Hutter, Ben Sadoff and Ralph Kingsley. Active pallbearers were A.J. Buehner, H.H. Homberger, Herbert Niederehe, Miles Phalen, Maurice Kosloske and Arthur Mossong. Attending the services from away were Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Bruett, Mrs. Delia Ford, Mr. and Mrs. James Hauer, Robert Zentner and George Kasten, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Nell Hobbs, Oshkosh; Ralph Kingsley, Kenosha; Mrs. J. R. McNeany, Alburque N.M. Mr. and Mrs. P.J. McGodrick, Green Bay, and D.C. Cooney, Kenosha. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Friday June 13, 1952, p. 18 WIDOW OF LOCAL BANK HEAD DIES Mrs. Lottie B. Kalt, 84, of 650 E. Second St., widow of John P. Kalt former president of the National Exchanage Bank, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at St. Agnes Hospital. She ws born in the city on Nov. 29, 1886, a daughter of August and Elizabeth Kremer Bechaud. Her father was president of Bechaud Brewing Co. and her parents were pioneer residents of the city. Mrs. Kalt was married to John P. Kalt on Nov. 8, 1911, and he preceded her in death on June 11, 1951. She was a member of St. Louis Church and a charter member of St. Anne's Society, a member of the Academy Club, Ladies of the Elks and Winnebago Park Association. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles R. Setser of the city; a grandson; and sister, Mrs. Walter W. Petrie of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kalt was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sautrday at Zacherl Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Church. The Rev. Wilfrid Upson, OMI, will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday December 24, 1970 MRS. LOTTIE KALT Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie Kalt, who died Wednesday, were held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Zacherl Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Louis Church. The Rev. Wilfrid Upson, OMI, officated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers were Quinn Martin, Ross Petrie, Robert Blakey, Frank Braeger, Donald Goranson and Douglas West. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Monday December 28, 1970, p. 40 MRS. WALTER PETRIE Mrs. Walter W. Petrie, 83, the former Elizabeth "Babe" Bechaud, of 2394 S.W. 28th Ter., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh. She was visiting her grandson when taken ill. Born in Fond du Lac on July 29 1891, she was the daughter of Adolph G. and Elizabeth Kramer Bechaud. She ws graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School. Mrs. Petrie was married on July 1, 1911, in the city and her husband died Dec. 19, 1973. They had lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., since 1954. At the time of her death she was president and board chairman of Petrie Storage and Transfer Co., Inc. She was a member of Deborah Society and First United Presbyterian Church in Fond du Lac. In Fort Lauderdale she was a member of the Garden Club and Woman's Club. Surviving are a son, Ross B. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Marcia Martin of Fond du Lac; two grandsons; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Zacherl Funeral Home with the Rev. Lloyd G. DeJong officiating. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Rienzi Cemetery. Friends of Mrs. Petrie may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Fond du Lac Reporter, Wednesday December 18, 1974, p. 42 WALTER W. PETRIE Walter William Petrie of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., chairman of the board and president of Petrie Storage & Transfer Co. Inc. of Fond du lac, died Wednesday at the age of 88. He joined Company E in 1902 and was graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School in 1904 and the University of Wisconsin Engineering School in 1910. [ his photo is shown] Mr. Petrie prospected in Minnesota for U.S. Steel and was also employed by LaClade Gas Co. at St. Louis, Mo., until 1911 when he returned to Fond du Lac and joined his father in the family business. He was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club, a member of the Rotary Club, 50-year member of Elks Lodge 57, a member of Knights of Pythias, chairman of local civil defense and welfare committees for several years. Mr. Petrie served as president of the Fond du Lac Country Club and director of the Fond du Lac Association of Commerce. He was chairman of Fond du Lac County Transportation Office of Civil Defense and head of the local National Recovery Act (NRA) program. Born in the city July 24, 1885, he was the son of William J. and Rose Kuicks Petrie. He married Elizabeth Bechaud July 1, 1911. Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Marcia Martin of Fond du Lac; a son, Ross B. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two grandsons and a great-grand daughter. A sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m Saturday at Zacherl Funeral Home with the Rev. Lloyd G. DeJong officiating. Entombment will take place in Rienzi Mausoleum. Family and friends may call after 3 p.m Friday at the funeral home. Fond du Lac Reporter, Thursday December 20, 1973, p. 36 MARY KRAMER, HER DAUGHTER AGED RESIDENT TAKEN BY DEATH Mrs. J.B. Bechaud Expires after Three Weeks Illness; Funeral at Temple Mrs. Mary Kramer Bechaud, 79, widow of J.B. Bechaud, vice-president of the Bechaud Brewing company, who died April 22, 1922, expired at 5:45 p.m. Monday at St. Agnes' hospital after a protracted illness. Mrs. Bechaud had been comfined to St. Agnes' hospital for approximately three weeks. Mrs. Bechaud, born Aug. 7, 1853, in the Town of Taycheedah, was married in October, 1873, to J.B. Bechaud, who, in the active years of his life, took a leading part in business affairs of this city. They were the parents of eight children, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. Martin Nelson, Mrs. Marshall P. Boudry, Armand R. Bechaud, Louis Bechaud of Racine and Mrs. Pierce Kolb of this city. Deceased children are Rudolph A. Bechaud, who died in 1929. Pierre Bechaud, who expired in 1918 while serving with the coast artillery at Fort Wright, N.Y., and Walter Bechaud, who died in 1898. There are 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren surviving, as well as one sister, Mrs. Louise White of this city, and a brother Paul Kramer, residing in the Town of Taycheedah. Mrs. Bechaud was a member of the Eastern Star and White Shrine. The body will be at the Geo. M. Dugan funeral home until 8 p.m. today when it will be taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, 112 South Military road, where it will lie in state until 11 a.m. Thursday, when, following private services, it will be taken to the Masonic temple. Obsequies will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the temple with Fond du Lac chapter, Eastern Star in charge. Burial will be at Rienzi Cemetery. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Tuesday January 10, 1933, p. 3 MASONIC SERVICE HELD Committal Rites for Mrs. Mary Kramer Bechaud Conducted at Rienzi Cemetery Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kramer Bechaud, widow of J.B. Bechaud, who died Monday, were held at 2 p.m. today from the Masonic temple, where rites were conducted by members of the Eastern Star. Private services were held at 11 a.m at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson, 112 South Military road, son-in-law and daughter of Mrs. Bechaud, with L.P. Peeke, former pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Mr. Peeke also officiated at the grave in Rienzi. Rites were largely attended and there was a large floral tribute. Pallbearers were Albert Wegel, Peter Friess, Mayor George W. Watson, Rudolph Lenz, Charles Froehling and Harry Treleven. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday January 12, 1933 JOHN B. BECHAUD DIES, AGED 75 Well Known Businessman of City Succumbs to Long Illness LEAVES SIX CHILDREN John Bates Bechaud, aged 75 years, prominent in Fond du Lac business circles for many years, died at 2:50 o'clock this afternoon after an illness of a year, which had been acute for the past two months. He had been a resident of Fond du Lac for 53 years. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Mr. Bechaud was born in Germany Oct. 31, 1846, his parents emigrating to America in 1851. The father, John P. Bechaud, conducted a hotel in Fond du Lac for four years after the family arrived in America, later removing to a farm. The son remained with the father until 1871, when he joined with his brothers, Adolph and Frank H. Bechaud, in the organization of the Bechaud Brewing company. Serving as a private in the Sixth Michigan Cavalry from the date of his enlistment in 1864 until the close of the Civil war, Mr. Bechaud served with another Michigan cavalry regiment in the West until his discharge in 1866. He was affiliated with the Elks, Eagles and Masonic order. The surviving relatives are the widow, Mrs. Mary Bechaud, and three sons and three daughters, Mrs. M.H. Nelson, Mrs. M.H. Boudry, Mrs. P.L. Kolb, and Rudolph and Louis Bechaud, Fond du Lac, and Arman Bechaud, Chicago. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Thursday April 20, 1922 J.B. BECHAUD IS DEAD, WAS FAILING FOR LONG PERIOD End Comes at Residence Near 3 O'clock WAS A CIVIL WAR VETERAN John B. Bechaud, one of Fond du Lac's prominent citizens and businessmen, died at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the residence 108 South Union street. He had been in failing health for some time. Mr. Bechaud was born Oct. 31, 1846 in Germany, and came to this country in 1851. Mr. Bechaud on acquiring his majority followed agricultural pursuits until 1871 when he became associated with his brothers, F.H., and Adolph, in the brewing business. He served as vice president of the Bechaud Brewing Co. He was a member of the Masons, Elks, Eagles and National Union. He served as a member of the city common council and the school board. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Thursday April 20, 1922 BECHAUD RITES FROM TEMPLE OF MASONIC ORDER Funeral of Late Resident to be Held on Sunday Afternoon FORMER CITY OFFICIAL Funeral services for John Bates Bechaud, pioneer resident and former city official, who died Thursday afternoon at the family home on South Union street after a prolonged illness, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Masonic temple. The body will lie in state at the temple from 10:30 Sunday morning until the hour of the funeral in the afternoon. Although the many friends of Mr. Bechaud had realized for some time that his chances for recovery were slight, the news of his death came as a shock to them. Numbered among these legions of friends were many children of Wilson school, who had become warm friends and acquaintances of the aged man, who greeted them almost daily from the veranda of his home opposite the school. Born in Germany Mr. Bechaud was a native of Germany, having been born at Franfhein, Lower Bavaria on the Rhine, on October 31, 1845. He came to this country with his parents when six years of age and the family located at Taycheedah. Here Mr. Bechaud took up the brewery trade and the "old brewery" now used as a storage for state camp purposes, has long been a historic spot in the Town of Taycheedah. When the Civil war broke out Mr. Bechaud enlisted and served with distinction and merit during the years of strife. Upon his return he engaged in business with his brother, the brewery being located where the present Bechaud plant obtains. Mr. Bechaud took an active interest in city affairs and for many years occupied various public offices, being alderman, president of the council, and also president of the school board. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Masons, Elks and Eagles. He was a thrity-second degree Mason. Besides his widow he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Josephine Nelson, Mrs. Ida Boudry and Mrs. Amelia Kolb, all of this city, and three sons, Rudolph, Louis and Armand. Two sons, Walter and Pierce, died several years ago. Mr. Bechaud also leaves a brother, Armand, who resides at Chelalis, Washington. Friends are asked to omit flowers. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Friday April 21, 1922 MASONIC RITES FOR J.B. BECHAUD Body will Lie in State at Temple on Sunday Until Funeral IN POOR HEALTH FOR YEAR The funeral of John B. Bechaud, prominent Fond du Lac business man who passed away yesterday afternoon, will be held at the Masonic Temple at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Members of Fountain Lodge No. 26, F. & A.M. will have charge of the services. The body will be taken to the Temple at 10:30 o'clock and will lie in state until the hour of the ceremony. A body of Knights Templar will escort the funeral cortege to Rienzi cemetery where the deceased will be buried. Friends are kindly asked to omit flowers. The survivors besides the widow, Mrs. Mary Bechaud, are three daughters, three sons and one brother. They are Mrs. Josephine Nelson, Mrs. Ida Boudry, Mrs. Amelia Kolb, and Rudolph Bechaud, all of this city. Louis and Armand, the other two sons are residing in Chicago. The brother, Armand, is engaged in business at Chehalis, Wash. Mr. Bechaud went to the front with the Sixth Michigan Volunteer Cavalry in 1864. He served until the close of hostilities. Subsequently he was transferred to the first Michigan Cavalry and sent to the west to protect settlements from Indian depredations. He was discharged at Detroit in 1866. In addition to being affiliated with both the chapter and the commandery of the Masonic order he was a a member of the Elks and Eagles. He had been in poor health for the past year but has been only seriously ill for the past two months. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Friday April 21, 1922 JOHN B. BECHAUD BURIED AT RIENZI The funeral of John Bates Bechaud, pioneer business man of Fond du Lac was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Masonic Temple, with Fountain Lodge No. 26 in charge