A Day to Remember in Manitowoc

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. Memorial Day – originally­ called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.

-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.

-Place flags on the graves of war dead.

Manitowoc Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Manitowoc to info@americantowns.com)


Vietnam War
Dale Francis Tegelman
David Lee Zywicke
David Leroy Schettl
Todd R Jackson
Jeffery Michael Quirk
Roger William Raih
Dennis Eugene Stecker
Clinton Carl Wusterbarth
Carl Joseph Riederer
Curtis John Steckbauer
Patrick Nicholas Lyons
Barry Charles Kellenbenz
Gerald Alan Gauthier
John Roy Knorr
Gerald Raymond Schiesl
Victor Joseph Kohlbeck
Donald E Heinz
Philip Robert Wagner
Dennis Michael Belonger
Richard Lee Hogle

Korean War
Kohlbeck Kenneth John


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II