Trimborn and Related Families Obituaries
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Best

George R., d. 1925

Mary K., nee Mizer, d. 1955

Dietz

Anna C., nee Mizer, d. 1962

Mizer

Helena, nee Trimborn, d. 1926

Trimborn

August, d. 1951

Conrad L., Sr., d. 1936

Conrad L., Jr., d. 1961

Elizabeth, nee Laubenheimer, d. 1949

Leonard, d. 1905

Werner, d. 1879

Werner J., d. 1976

George R. Best
	"We have loved her in life, let us not forget her until we have conducted her, by our prayers, into the house of the Lord." --St. Ambrose. In Pious Memory of George R. Best, Born June 26, 1858, at Lovell, Ohio, Died September 27, 1925, at Milwaukee, Wis. Prayer. Absolve, we beseech the, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant, Helena, that, being dead to this work, she may live with Thee, and whatever sins she may have committed in this life through human frailty, do Thou, of Thy most merciful goodness, forgive. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Merciful Jesus grant her eternal rest. (7 years indulgence.) My Jesus, Mercy! (800 days indulgence.) Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation! (800 days indulgence.) Printed by Diederich-Schaefer Co., Milwaukee
		--from a Milwaukee Paper [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

Mary K. (nee Mizer) Best
	Best: Wed., Feb. 23, 1955, Mary K. Best, aged 90 years, mother of misses Clara and Theresa Best and Hugo Best of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Stella A. Carroll, Red Wood City, Calid.; sister of Mrs. Anna C. Dietz, Milwaukee; also survived by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral from Philip J. Weiss, Inc., rooms, 1901 N. Farwell av., at E. Kane pl., Sat. at 9:30 a.m., services at SS. Peter and Paul church, corner of Cramer and Bradford av., at 10 a.m. Interment Calvary cemetery. In state after 3 p.m. Fri. Christian Mother sodality and altar society will hold vigil at 8:15 p.m. Fri.
		--from a Milwaukee Paper [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

Anna C. Dietz
	Dietz, Anna, nee Mizer, Wed., Dec. 5 [1962], of 1502 N. 50^th st., at the age of 84 years. Beloved mother of Helen Dietz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Mon., at 9 a.m. from the Schmidt and Bartel Funeral Home, 5050 W. Vleit st., to St. Sebastian's church at 9:15 a.m. Interment Calvary cemetery. In state after 2 p.m. Sun. Parish vigil at 8 p.m. Sun. Member of Happy Death society, Apostolate of Suffering. Spiritual bouquets appreciated.
		--from a Milwaukee Paper [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

Helena (nee Trimborn) Mizer
	"We have loved her in life, let us not forget her until we have conducted her, by our prayers, into the house of the Lord." --St. Ambrose. In Pious Memory of Helena Mizer, Nee Trimborn Born April 0, 1838, in Germany Died September 11, 1926 Prayer. Absolve, we beseech the, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant, Helena, that, being dead to this work, she may live with Thee, and whatever sins she may have committed in this life through human frailty, do Thou, of Thy most merciful goodness, forgive. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Merciful Jesus grant her eternal rest. (7 years indulgence.) My Jesus, Mercy! (800 days indulgence.) Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation! (800 days indulgence.) Diederich-Schaefer Co., Milwaukee ---------- Solemn requiem high Mass and funeral services for Mrs. Helena Mizer, 88, who died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna C. Dietz, 532 Bradford av., were held Monday morning at Gesu church, followed by burial in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Mizer was one of Milwaukee's early residents, having lived here since 1847. At the age of nine she came to America in a sailing vessel from her birthplace, Germany. Landing at Montreal, the family came to Milwaukee one month later. Besides Mrs. Dietz, with whom she made her home, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. George R. Best.
		--from a Milwaukee paper [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

August Trimborn
	Trimborn: August, 2870 N. 36^th st., beloved husband of Lillian Trimborn (nee Weiand), father of Elizabeth Amrhein, Isabel Merz and Helen Reinke, brother of Peter Trimborn and Helen Spellman of Park Falls, Wis.; also survived by three sons-in-law and 8 grandchildren; passed away Sunday, Apr. 7 [1951], aged 80. Funeral Wednesday, Apr. 10, at 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home of George L. Weiand, 3412 W. Center st., to St. Anne's church. Interment Calvary. Members of the Holy Name society will hold vigil Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. In state after noon Tuesday.
		--from a Milwaukee Paper [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

Conrad L. Trimborn, Sr.
	Bridge Concern Founder Dies Conrad Trimborn, Industrialist, at One Time Had Been on The Journal Staff Conrad Trimborn, president and treasurer of the Milwaukee Bridge Co., died late Friday of pneumonia at St. Mary's hopsital. He lived at 2647 N. Wahl av. Mr. Trimborn was born in Milwaukee Nov. 11, 1866. He attended parochial and public schools, and completed his education in a business college. After leaving school he became city circulation manager of The Milwaukee Journal. Later he was in the building material business and then, for 10 years, was secretary of the C. H. Starke Dredge and Dock. Co. In 1902, Mr. Trimborn bought farm land on what is now N. Thirty-fourth st., and established there the Milwaukee Bridge Co., which has grown to be one of the largest bridge concerns in Wisconsin. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma Strake Trimborn; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth T. Maas; two sons, Conrad L. and Henry A.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Spellman; two brothers, August and Peter; and five grandchildren. The body will be at the Feerick funeral rooms, 2025 E. Capitol drive, Sunday and Monday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Lake Park Lutheran church. The Rev. John F. Fedders, pastor of the church, will officate. Active pallbearers will be Carl Baerwald, William Baerwald, Werner Trimborn, Norval Trimborn, Leonard Spellman and Arthur Vogel, jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Judge Max Nohl, Gerhard A. Bading, Arthur Munkwitz, Henry Merz, Fred Mitchel, Charles Baerwald, Fred Pritzlaff, Fred Luedtke and Arthur Vogel, sr. ---------- Trimborn: Oct. 30, 1936. Conrad Trimborn, aged 69 years, residence , 2647 N. Wahl av., huisband of Emma Starke Trimborn , father of Conrad L, Henry A. and Mrs. Ruth T. Mass; brother of August and Peter Trimborn and Mrs. Helen Spellman; also survived by five grandchildren. Funeral services at the Feerick Funeral Home, E. Capitol dr. and N. Frederick av., Monday 2 p.m. In state Sunday after 2 p.m.
		--from The Milwaukee Journal [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

Conrad L. Trimborn. Jr.
	Bridge Firm Official Dies Conrad L. Trimborn, 66, chairman of the board of the Milwaukee Bridge Co., 3282 N. 35^th st., died Monday of a lung ailment at his home, 4523 N. Murray av., Shorewood. He was elected chairman in 1959, after spending his entire career with the firm. It was founded in 1902 as a railway construction firm by his late father, Conrad, sr. Mr. Trimborn was first elected to the board in 1934 as secretary. In 1941, he became treasurer as well, and in 1958, he was elected vice-president. Native of Milwaukee Mr. Trimborn, a native of Milwaukee, was a graduate of the old German-English academy, now the Milwaukee University school. He also attended Marquette university and the University of Chicago. He was a lover of music and an amateur photographer. He was a member of the Milwaukee Athletic club. Survivors include his wife, Bernice L.; a daughter, Miss Holly, Shorewood; a brother, Henry A., Mequon, president of the company, and a sister, Mrs. Ruth T. Maas, Oconomowoc. Services on Thursday Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Feerick funeral home, 2025 E. Capitol dr., Shorewood. The body will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in the Forest Home cemetery. The family suggests that contributions be made to chapter No. 232* of the Cystic Fribrosis Research Foundation. ---------- Trimborn, Conrad L. July 3, 1961, aged 66 years, residence, 4523 N. Murray av., husband of Bernice L. Trimborn, father of Holly A. Trimborn, brother of Henry A. Trimborn and Mrs. Ruth T. Maas. Services at Feerick Funeral Home, 2025 E. Capitol dr. at N. Frederick av., Shorewood, Thurs. at 2 p.m. Internment Forest Home. Friends may call Wed. from 5 to 8 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation chapter No. 223* ---------- *Chapter No.s for the foundation do not match in the two articles.
		--from The Milwaukee Journal [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

Elizabeth (nee Laubenheimer) Trimborn
	Trimborn: June 9, 1949, Elizabeth Trimborn, aged 79 years, of 2840 N. Cramer st., widow of the late Peter W. Trimborn, mother of Mrs. Joseph E. Lippert of Kenosha, Wis.; Mrs. James A. Wright and Werner J. Trimborn, sister of Mrs. Kathryn Young of Seattle, Wash.; also survived by seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Interment Calvary cemetery. Funeral private. Please omit flowers. Friends may call at the rooms of S. F. Peacock and Son, 1028 N. Van Buren st., Fri. from 7 to 9 p.m.
		--from a Milwaukee Paper [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

Leonard Trimborn

President of Columbia Publishing Company and Well-known Catholic Succumbs.

Leonard Trimborn, one of the cities oldest residents, died at his home, 252 Fifteenth street, this morning [7 AUG 1905]. He was 71 years old.

Mr. Trimborn was formerly in the lime business, the family owning a lime kiln outside the city. He accumulated a considerable fortune. Ten years ago,l when Mgr. Augustin Zeininger, vicar general of the Milwaukee diocese, left to make his home in Europe, Mr. Trimborn succeeded to the presidency of the Columbia Publishing Company, publishers of the oldest German Catholic weekly in the state. The deceased leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter.

He represented the First ward in the common council from 1869 to 1881, and was a member of the board of health.

Leonard Trimborn
@1900

--from a Milwaukee Paper
[from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy;
courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

Werner Trimborn
	German pioneers mourn the death of another of their now narrow circle. Werner Trimborn died at 3 o�clock yesterday morning at the advanced age of 77 years, after an illness since May last. The deceased was born in Geig, circuit of Dueren, Prussia, in 1802, and emigrated to America in 1847, arriving in Milwaukee on the 24^th of July in that year, steaming up the lake in company with the parents of P. V. Duester. Not long after his settlement here, he built lime-kilns in the town of Greenfield and conducted the manufacture so assiduously that he achieved a competence, his son sharing the business with him when age prevented him from yielding the industry the care it required. The deceased pioneer, whose wife had long preceded him to the home whence no traveler ever returns, leaves two sons, August and Leonard, the latter the present alderman for the First Ward, and a daughter, Mrs. Conrad Mizer. His funeral will be from his late home at 673 East Water Street, at half-past 7 o�clock on Friday morning. Obituary from Milwaukee Sentinel, dated July 31, 1879 [form the Milwaukee County Historical Society; courtesy of Margo Goetz] ---------- Jesus! Mary! Joseph! He who fears the Lord, on the day of his death will be blessed. Sirach, 1:13 To the pious Undenfen at the wohlachibaren Werner Trimborn The same died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 30 July 1879, at 3 o'clock in the morning, having been sick for three months, at Leberentzundung and Ultersichwache. He received all the blessings and protections offered by the Catholic church during his illness. The deceased was born in Geich, Kreks Duren, Aachen, Prussia on 18 October 1802 and was married around 1825 or 1826 to Anna Maria Klock who, in 1844, died and left this temporal world. In 1846, he married for a seond time to the Widow Anna Katharina (nee Henseler) Jordan, who died on 30 October 1861. On 22 May 1847, he left Germany and on 24 July of the same year he arrived in Milwaukee. The departed believed in the holy catholic faith, contributed in generously to church church and school and other worthy causes. He believed in providing for the poor and was, in the true sense of the word, a brother, for what was his was God's. The deceased is survived by two sons, a daughter, a son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, ten grandchildren and a brother. All the mourners recommend the soul of the departed God's pity and the pious wish that whatever his sins, they may soon be wiped clean that he may have eternal peace. Prayer O God, lend to the soul of your servant Werner, blessed among your children, the peace he has earned, and all that our prayers attain. Amen.
		--partially translated from German, source unknown [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

Werner J. Trimborn
	Born September 22, 1896, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Werner J. Trimborn passed away August 3, 1976 in Madison Wisconsin. Services were held in Olson Hall Chapel on Thursday, August 5 at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Father Orville Catuso, Catholic Chaplain, officiating. Interment, Wisconsin Veterans Memorial cemetery, King, Wisconsin. Casket bearers were Roy Imm, Raymond Skiba, Alvin Wandry, Bernard Miller, Albert Smith and Wesley Horton.
		--created from A. J. Holly and Sons, Ltd., Funeral Directors, mortuary information [from the papers of Anne C. (Spellman) Leahy; courtesy of Jody (Leahy) Filipi]

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