Reuter, Henry

Other Events:

• 1870 Census: 1870, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1900 Census: 1900, Dexter, Stoddard, Missouri, USA
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Aft Mar 1905; C. F. Smith Livery and Transfer Company
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 1042
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Political Office: Between 1922 and 1924, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Mayor of Appleton
• Obituary: 25 Aug 1925; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1870 Census:
Peter Reuter 30
Gertrude Reuter 42
Henry Reuter 5
Alexander Reuter 3
John Reuter 2
Anna Windrow 15

1900 Census:
Henry Reuter35
Agnes Reuter33
Agnes Reuter10
Helen Reuter8
Garrett Reuter3

1905 State Census:
Henry Reuter40
Agnes Reuter37
Agnes H Reuter15
Helen Reuter13
Gerhardt Reuter9
Lena Rutzenberger28

Occupation:
C. F. Smith Livery and Transfer Company

1910 Census:
Henry Reuter45
Cathren Reuter37
Agnes Reuter20
Helen Reuter17
Gerhardt Reuter13

Biography:
HENRY REUTER, who is one of the proprietors of the C. F. Smith Livery and Transfer Company, at Appleton, Wisconsin, one of the city's substantial business enterprises, was born at Appleton, January 1, 1865, and is the son of Peter and Gertrude (Borlinghousen) Renter. The late Peter Reuter was a prominent citizen of Wisconsin for many years. He was born July 5, 1838, in Belgium, and died at Kaukauna, Wisconsin, in 1905. In 1847 he accompanied his parents to America, they locating on a farm near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the father died three weeks afterward, leaving the mother with five small children, Peter being aged nine years at that time. Peter Reuter learned the carpenter's trade and in 1864 came to Appleton as foreman in a hub and spoke factory, and four years later, with his brother, Alexander, built a hub and spoke factory at Kaukauna, fifteen years later buying his brother's interest. Peter Reuter served Kaukauna several terms as mayor, and was a leading democratic politician of his section for many years, later becoming a republican. Since its organization he was president of the Bank of Kaukauna, and was serving as such at the time of his death. Both he and his wife were devoted members of the Catholic Church, and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He was twice married, and three children were born to his first union and five to this second. Henry Reuter attended the public schools of Kaukauna and later Pio Nono College at St. Frances, near Milwaukee from which institution he graduated in 1881 after which time he took charge of the office of the hub and spoke factory that was being operated at Kaukauna by his father Peter Reuter and in 1886 when the plant moved to Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and incorporated under the name of the Reuter Hub and Spoke Co., he (Henry Reuter) became the Secretary and Manager of the concern which was later moved to Dexter, Missouri, in 1899; in 1901, Henry Reuter became the President and Treasurer of the concern, which position he held until 1903 at which time he sold his interests in the south owing to climatic conditions and returned at Wisconsin, locating at Appleton.
In 1905 he purchased the controlling interest in the C. F. Smith Livery and Transfer Co., of Appleton, Wisconsin, and through his energy and business ability has brought this concern up to a point that today it owns one of the finest and most modern livery and transfer businesses in the state.
Mr. Reuter was married (first) May 1, 1888, to Agnes Kamps, who died September 27, 1904. He was married (second) on June 16, 1909, to Mrs. Catherine Sacksteder, daughter of G. T. Moeskes, who was formerly a judge of the county court. Mr. Reuter has three children, born to his first marriage: Agnes, Helen and Gerhard, all of whom are proficient in music. Mr. Reuter and family are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and the Modern Woodmen of America.

1920 Census:
Henry Reuter56
Catherine Reuter46
Agnes H Reuter30
Helen C Reuter27

Obituary:
DEATH TAKES FORMER MAYOR REUTER, SUCCUMBS AT HOME AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Built Two Junior High Schools and Two Bridges During Term in Office
PIONEER BUSINESSMAN, Active in Lumber and Spoke Business in State for Many Years
Henry Reuter, 60, mayor of Appleton from 1922 to 1924, died about 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home, 209 W. Lawrence-st. where he had been confined to his bed since early in May. Mr. Reuter was in ill health for several years but was able to be about until late in the spring. During the summer hopes were entertained for his recovery but his condition steadily became worse a few weeks ago. Mr. Reuter declined to become a candidate for reelection as mayor at the expiration of his term because of ill health.
Henry Reuter will be remembered by the people of Appleton as a mayor in whose term of office probably more was accomplished for the city than in any other administration of similar length. Among the major projects were the construction of two junior high schools and two bridges, the combined cost of which is more than $1,000,000.
DRAFTED INTO OFFICE
Although much interested in civic projects, he never took active leadership in these affairs until he was drafted by the votes of the people in 1922. Previous to that time he had been occupied in the hub and spoke business, steamship bookings and investments.
Mr. Reuter was a son of Peter Reuter, former mayor of Kaukauna, and proprietor of a hub and spoke factory in that city. He was born in Appleton on Jan. 1, 1865. He received his early education in the public schools of Kaukauna, and later attended St. Francis college, from which he graduated in 1881.
He was taken into business partnership with his father in the hub and spoke factory, and when his plant was moved to Rice Lake in 1886, the son became its secretary and manager.
GOES TO MISSOURI
After the industry was again moved, this time to Dexter, Mo., in 1901, Mr. Reuter became president and treasurer of the firm. Unfavorable climatic conditions forced him to sellout his interest, and he moved back to Appleton.
Back in his native city he became financially interested in the C. E. Smith Livery and Transfer company, a stone quarry and other businesses. Some time later he took over the steamship passage booking agency of his father-in-law, Judge G. T. Moeskes, when the latter retired. He also was active in western oil interests.
In the spring of 1922 he was pressed into the campaign for mayor of Appleton and without any personal effort won out in the election.
Mr. Reuter had a more or less turbulent administration, since the huge issues of that period were bound to divide not only the common council but the entire city as well, but the mayor had the satisfaction of seeping every one of the major projects through. He declined to be a candidate for reelection, as his business and administration cares had begun to affect his health.
SAW PROJECT THROUGH
The former mayor met his greatest opposition in the bridge project. But the conclusion of his term saw the completion of the Lawe-st bridge and a good start on the Cherry-st structure. Right of way was secured to connect the bridge with the Menasha-rd.
Another big project was the junior high school building program. He was at the head of the council that authorized a bond issue of $675,000 to build the schools. As chairman of the board of education he had much to do with the preparation of this program. Construction was not started, however, until after the close of his administration.
Adoption of a city plan and zoning ordinance, appointment of a building inspector to enforce it and creation of a board of appeals to settle disputes over interpretation of it were among the far reaching steps of this administration.
FIGHTS FOR PARKS
During Mr. Reuter's term three more parks were added to the city park system. They were Erb park, the big park in lower Fourth ward and the park at the south end of Cherry-st bridge. The mayor fought successfully for the creation of a park board for supervision of the system, and his last act before retiring from office was to name the members of this board.
The Appleton water commission also was reorganized, and like the park board, was placed on a non-partisan basis, free from control of the council.
Other milestones of this administration were adoption of an arterial highway ordinance, inauguration of a systematic street naming and numbering system, employment of a city nurse, adoption of a new policy affecting city plats, entertainment of the convention of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities.
Mr. Reuter was married twice, the first time on May 1, 1888, to Miss Agnes Kamps, the second time on June 16, 1909, to Mrs. Catherine Sacksteder, a daughter of G. T. Moeskes, former county judge.
Besides his widow, three children survive. They are Gerhardt, Mrs. Edmund Rossmeissl and Mrs. Edward Ritger, all of Appleton.
Mr. Reuter also is survived by four brothers and three sisters. The are Alex and John Reuter, of Milwaukee, Joseph Reuter of Virginia, Peter Reuter of Detroit, Mrs. Carl Bub and Mrs. S. Molinger of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Goessens of Kaukauna.
He was a member of St. Joseph church of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, the Elks and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Appleton Post Crescent, Tue., Aug. 25, 1925 pg. Front

Henry married Kamps, Agnes Marie 1 May 1888. Agnes (daughter of Kamps, Gerhard and Jansen, Katharina) was born 19 Jan 1867, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Sep 1904; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Moeskes, Katherine 16 Jun 1909. Katherine (daughter of Moeskes, Judge Gerhard Tillman and Kamps, Maria) was born 30 Dec 1872, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died Abt 1936, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1905 State Census:
Henry Reuter40
Agnes Reuter37
Agnes H Reuter15
Helen Reuter13
Gerhardt Reuter9
Lena Rutzenberger28

1910 Census:
Henry Reuter45
Cathren Reuter37
Agnes Reuter20
Helen Reuter17
Gerhardt Reuter13

1920 Census:
Henry Reuter56
Catherine Reuter46
Agnes H Reuter30
Helen C Reuter27

1930 Census:
Edward A Ritger35
Agnes H Ritger39
Edward A Ritger6
Donald J Ritger5

Agnes married Ritger, Edward Bef 1923. Edward (son of Ritger, Michael and Kneisel, Elizabeth) was born 24 Mar 1896; died 5 Nov 1950; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 18 Mar 1964; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1905 State Census:
Henry Reuter40
Agnes Reuter37
Agnes H Reuter15
Helen Reuter13
Gerhardt Reuter9
Lena Rutzenberger28

1910 Census:
Henry Reuter45
Cathren Reuter37
Agnes Reuter20
Helen Reuter17
Gerhardt Reuter13

1920 Census:
Henry Reuter56
Catherine Reuter46
Agnes H Reuter30
Helen C Reuter27

1930 Census:
Edmund H Rossmasaf39
Helen C Rossmasaf38
Robert A Rossmasaf8
Henry G Rossmasaf4

Obituary:
Mrs. Edmund Rossmeissl 615 S. Walnut St. Age 71, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. She was born May 29, 1892, the daughter of the late Henry Reuter (former Mayor of Appleton) and has been a lifelong resident. She was a member of the Christian Mother's Society and Ladies Aid of St. Joseph Catholic Church; and the Third Order of St. Francis. Mrs. Rossmeissl is survived by three sons, Robert and Thomas, both of Appleton; John, Madison; one brother, Gerhard Reuter, Los Angeles, Calif.; 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ellenbecker Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Appleton Post Crescent Wed., Mar. 18, 1964 pg. D6

Helen married Rossmeissl, Edmund Bef 1921. Edmund (son of Rossmeissl, Joseph and Schreiter, Katherine) was born 26 Mar 1891, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 Dec 1945; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 14 Aug 1896
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• WWI Draft Registration Card: 4 Jun 1918
• Death Record - Civil: 2 Sep 1974

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Gerhard Richard Reuter
Birth Date:14 Aug 1896
Birth Place:Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:Henry Reuter
Mother's name:Agnes Kamps
FHL Film Number:1306422

1905 State Census:
Henry Reuter40
Agnes Reuter37
Agnes H Reuter15
Helen Reuter13
Gerhardt Reuter9
Lena Rutzenberger28

1910 Census:
Henry Reuter45
Cathren Reuter37
Agnes Reuter20
Helen Reuter17
Gerhardt Reuter13

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:Gerhard Edward Reuter
County:Sauk
State:Wisconsin
Birthplace:Wisconsin;United States of America
Birth Date:7 Oct 1896
Race:Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number:1674982
DraftBoard:0

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Gerhard Reuter
SSN:352-03-5614
Last Residence:90057 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Born:14 Aug 1896
Died:Aug 1974
State (Year) SSN issued:Illinois (Before 1951)
Name:Gerhard R Reuter
Social Security #:352035614
Sex:Male
Birthplace:Wisconsin
Death Date:2 Sep 1974
Death Place:Los Angeles

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1941, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 6 May 1991

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1941

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Edward A. Ritger
SSN:396-12-4854
Born:9 Jul 1923
Died:6 May 1991
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 13 Mar 2000
• Obituary: 15 Mar 2000; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Donald J. Ritger
SSN:398-12-6870
Last Residence:54650 Onalaska, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:9 Sep 1924
Died:13 Mar 2000
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Obituary:
Donald J. Ritger, Onalaska Age 75, died at his home on Monday, March 13, 2000. He was born September 9, 1924, at Appleton to Edward and Agnes (Reuter) Ritger. He was a veteran of World War II. Prior to his retirement he was employed as an auditor with Wausau Insurance Co.
He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ellis, whom he married on June 17, 1950, in Appleton;
two sons, William (Claudia) Ritger, Watertown; Robert (Ellen) Ritger, Onalaska; a grandson,
Adam. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Edward.
Graveside committal services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2000, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood
Cemetery, De Pere. The Reverend Brad McIntyre will officiate. The family is being assisted by the
Dickinson Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 401 Main Street, Onalaska.

Other Events:

• Obituary: 30 Jun 1921; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
INFANT DIES, Edmund Henry Rossmeissl, 4 day old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Rossmeissl, Sherman-pl. died Thursday morning. The funeral was held from St. Joseph church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Appleton Post Crescent Thu., June 30, 1921 pg. 10

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: 9 Oct 2000

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Robert A. Rossmeissl
SSN:392-14-4735
Last Residence:54911 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:11 Jun 1922
Died:9 Oct 2000
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Robert married Nemacheck, Charlotte 22 Aug 1953, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Charlotte (daughter of Nemacheck, George and Buttrick, Charlotte) was born 1 Jun 1926, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Jan 2015, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 25 Apr 1992; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Thomas E Rossmeissl
Birth Date: 09 Feb 1931
Death Date: 25 Apr 1992
Certificate # 011387
Age:
Residence:

Mary married Keller, Mark [Group Sheet]