Knaack, Louis C.

Other Events:

• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 1172
• 1920 Census: 1920, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930
• 1940 Census: 1940, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 1 May 1972; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Biography:
LOUIS C. KNAACK, a prosperous farmer and stock raiser and representative citizen of Greenville township, owning an excellent property on the Appleton and Hortonville road, was born in Ellington township, Outagamie county, Wisconsin, February 26, 1881, a son of Frederick and Sophia (Lueth) Knaack. Frederick Knaack was born in Germany, September 9, 1839, and his wife September 29, 1844, and they were married in the Fatherland, from whence they came to the United States about 1869, settling in Ellington township. About two years after locating here, Frederick Knaack purchased a farm, but after living there only several years, removed to Greenville township, leaving his son in charge of the original homestead. After six years spent in Greenville township, Mr. Knaack returned to the Ellington township farm, and there continued to reside, his death occurring in September, 1905. His widow now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Peters, who lives on the farm adjoining that of Louis C. Knaack. Three children were born to Frederick and Sophia Knaack, namely: Frederick, residing in Shawano county; Mary, who married Frank Peters; and Louis C. Louis C. Knaack attended the district schools of Ellington township, and at the age of eighteen years rented a part of the Ellington homestead, on which he remained for six years. He then moved to Appleton, where he worked for Wolf & Hagner, in their marble works for six months, and for S. C. Shannon & Company for about half a year, and he then purchased his present farm of sixty-nine acres, located on the Appleton and Hortonville road. He operates it as a dairy farm, making a specialty of Holstein cattle, and is also extensively engaged in raising hogs of the Poland-China breed for the market. He devotes all of his time and attention to his farm, and has made a success of his venture. On January 23, 1902, Mr. Knaack was married to Miss Eva Manley, who was born in Ellington township, March 10, 1883, daughter of Orson and Margery (Warner) Manley, natives of New York, where Mr. Manley was born January 13, 1851, and his wife May 7, 1851. Orson Manley came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1867, the family locating in Ellington township, where Mr. Manley grew to manhood and became a landowner and farmer. In 1906 he moved to Appleton and retired, and there his death occurred October 3, 1910. His widow, who survives him, resides at No. 963 Atlantic street, Appleton. They had four children, namely: Jay, who is deceased: Mrs. Knaack; Jessie, who is deceased, and Flossie, who was married May 9, 1911, to the Rev. George Goodrich, minister of the Methodist Episcopal church at Niagara, Wisconsin. By a former marriage, Mrs. Manley had two children, one of whom, Charles Hewitt, resides at Neenah. Wisconsin.
One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Knaack, Viola Margaret, May 10, 1905. They have also an adopted child from the Orphans' Home: Ray Frey. Mr. and Mrs. Knaack are members of the Lutheran Church. In political matters, he is a Republican.

1920 Census:
Listed age 38 born in Wis, Eva age 37 born Wi s, Viola age 14 born Wis Lila age 2 and 4/12 born Wis also mother-in-la w, Margie? Manly age 69 born New York , widowed living with them.
Louis Knaack 38
Eva Knaack 37
Viola Knaack 14
Lila Knaack 2
[2 4/12]
Marrgie Mauley 69

1930 Census:
listed age 49, Eva age 48, (but both listed as widowed?)
Louis C Knaack 49
Alma A Wagner 34
Eva B Knaack 48
Lila L Knaack 12
Edward H Noack 28

1940 Census:
Olma Whener 44
Louis Knaack 59 Roomer single

Obituary:
Section B, Page 9

Louis married Manley, Eva 23 Jan 1902. Eva (daughter of Manley, James Orson and Warner, Margery) was born 10 Mar 1883, Ellington, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Dec 1960, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Viola married Tessen, Alfred Clarence 6 Sep 1922, Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA. Alfred (son of Tessen, Herman and Kupper, Mary Louise) was born 24 May 1901, Royalton, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Feb 1967, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: Abt Jan 1973

Notes:

1920 Census:
Louis Knaack 38
Eva Knaack 37
Viola Knaack 14
Lila Knaack 2
[2 4/12]
Marrgie Mauley 69

1930 Census:
Louis C Knaack 49
Alma A Wagner 34
Eva B Knaack 48
Lila L Knaack 12
Edward H Noack 28

Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name: Lila L Meredith
[Lila L Bloomer]
[Lila L Knaack]
SSN: 398544615
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 3 Aug 1917
Birth Place: Greenville O, Wisconsin
[Hortonville, Wisconsin]
Death Date: 26 Dec 1992
Father: Louis C Knaack
Mother: Eva B Manley
Type of Claim: Duplicate SSN - change or replacement.
Notes: Jan 1973: Name listed as LILA L MEREDITH; Apr : Name listed as LILA L BLOOMER

Lila married Meredith, Lloyd Bef 1940. Lloyd was born 19 Oct 1911, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Oct 1976, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lila married Bloomer, UnknownM Aft 1940. UnknownM died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Tombstone: St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between 1944 and 1946; WWII, US Army
• Obituary: 22 Apr 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Leland "Lee" Tessen, Town of Vandenbroek, age 89, died Monday, April 20, 2015 at his home. He was born in Hortonville on July 29, 1925 to the late Alfred and Viola (Knaack) Tessen. Lee served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946 during WWII and was a member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 for over 50 years. He married Rita Schuh in Freedom on June 19, 1947. Lee worked as a pipe fitter at Kimberly Clark and also worked as a painter. Lee enjoyed travelling with friends. He also loved to tend to his flowers, especially his roses.
Lee is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rita; son, Kenneth; brother, Leonard (Audrey) Tessen; and brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Judy) Schuh, Theadore (Shirley) Schuh, Cecelia (Joe) Smet, Virginia Martin and Jerry Smith. He is further survived by 5 Godchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his son, David; Rita's parents, Fred and Catherine Schuh; brother, Harold (Lois) Tessen; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard (Betty) Schuh, Harold (Pat) Schuh, Joe Martin and Delores Smith.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 23, 2015 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 Pine Street, Little Chute) beginning at 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. Military honors are to follow. Committal will take place at St. John Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.

Leland married Schuh, Rita Therese 19 Jun 1947, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Rita (daughter of Schuh, Frederick Peter and Meulemans, Catharine Anna) was born 31 Dec 1924, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Oct 2017, Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Danny married Brennecke, Sandra [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Marriage Status: Never Married
• Education - High School: 1966, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Bef 12 Dec 1975; Machinist
• Death Record - Civil: 13 Dec 1975
• Obituary: Aft 13 Dec 1975; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1966

Occupation:
Machinist

Death Record - Civil:
Outagamie County Death records Vol 96 page 915. 2 car auto accident at intersection. died of massive chest hemorrhage, passenger.

Michael married Vanduyse, Jennifer (daughter of Vanduyse, Jerome and Unknown, Mary) [Group Sheet]