Filz, William

Other Events:

• Immigration: Abt 1882
• 1900 Census: 1900, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1905 State Census: 1905, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
NOT listed as next of kin on son's death record in1918

1900 Census:
Wm Fitz 38
Eva Fitz 35
Mary Fitz 14
Carol Fitz 18
Willie Fitz 9
George Fitz 4

1905 State Census:
William Fitz42
Eva Fitz40
Mary Fitz19
William Fitz14
George Fitz10
Raymond Fitz3

1910 Census:
William Fitz47
Eva Filz45
Raymond Filz8
Rosie Fischer15

William married Spranger, Eva Abt 1885. Eva was born Abt Feb 1865, , , Wisconsin, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 27 Dec 1960; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
ErtlMary3/16/188812/24/1960Post Crescent12/27/1960B17

Mary married Ertl, John Abt 1908. John (son of Ertl, Lawrence and Braudl, Theresa) was born 26 Apr 1884, , , Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Feb 1957. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 1900
• WWI Draft Registration Card: Abt Jun 1917
• Military Service: Bef 14 Apr 1918; WWI US Navy

Notes:

1900 Census:
Listed or looks like Carl instead of Charles.
Wm Fitz 38
Eva Fitz 35
Mary Fitz 14
Carol Fitz 18
Willie Fitz 9
George Fitz 4

Military Service:
Given Name: Charles Surname: Filz
Place of Death: navy collier Cyclops
Death Date: 14 Jun 1918
Cause of Death: on board missing vessel
Next of Kin: Eva Filz Relationship: mother
Address: 1268 Elsie St.,Appleton,Wis.
Appointed: Milwaukee,Wis.
Rank: carpenters mate,first class
Branch: U.S.Navy

see online;
http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c/cyclops-1.htm

(Collier: full load displacement 19,360; length 542'; beam 65'; draft 27'8"; speed 15 knots.; complement 236)
The second Cyclops, a collier, was launched 7 May 1910 by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., and placed in service 7 November 1910, G. W. Worley, Master, Navy Auxiliary Service, in charge. Operating with the Naval Auxiliary Service, Atlantic Fleet, the collier voyaged in the Baltic during May to July 1911 to supply 2d Division ships. Returning to Norfolk, she operated on the east coast from Newport to the Caribbean servicing the fleet. During the troubled conditions in Mexico in 1914 and 1915, she coaled ships on patrol there and received the thanks of the State Department for cooperation in bringing refugees from Tampico to New Orleans.
With American entry into World War I, Cyclops was commissioned 1 May l917, Lieutenant Commander G. W. Worley in command. She joined a convoy for St. Nazaire, France, in June 1917, returning to the east coast in July. Except for a voyage to Halifax, Nova Scotia, she served along the east coast until 9 January 1918 when she was assigned to Naval Overseas Transportation Service. She then sailed to Brazilian waters to fuel British ships in the south Atlantic, receiving the thanks of the State Department and Commander-in-Chief, Pacific. She put to sea from Rio de Janiero 16 February 1918 and after touching at Barbados on 3 and 4 March, was never heard from again. Her loss with all 306 crew and passengers, without a trace, is one of the sea's unsolved mysteries.

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 2 Feb 1891
• WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1917
• 1930 Census: 1930, Hood River, Hood River, Oregon, USA

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Anton William Filz
Birth Date:2 Feb 1891
Birth Place:Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's name:William Filz
Father's Birth Place:Prussia
Mother's name:Eva Sprange
Mother's Birth Place:Bohemia
FHL Film Number:1305138

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:William Joseph Filz
County:Hood River
State:Oregon
Birthplace:Wisconsin,United States of America
Birth Date:2 Feb 1891
Race:Caucasian (White)

1930 Census:
William J Filz39
Katherine Filz39
Erma Filz18
William J Filz8
Charles Filz3

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 27 Jun 1895
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:George Edward Filz
Birth Date:27 Jun 1895
Birth Place:Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's name:Willie Filz
Father's Birth Place:Germany
Mother's name:Eva Spranger
Mother's Birth Place:Germany
FHL Film Number:1305138

1910 Census:
Anton Stengle38
Caroline Stengle37
Silverius Stengle7
Raymond Stengle5
Clarence Stengle1
[1 11/12]
George Fitz16
Joseph Steger14
Mary Heintz74

1940 Census:
George Filz45
Irene Filz47
Marie Filz19
Gladine Filz16
Patricia Filz12
Donna Lee Filz9

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 4 Sep 1970; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1910 Census:
John Ertl25
Mary Ertl24
Lawrence Ertl0 [7/12]
Doretta Ertl2

1920 Census:
William Filz57
Eva Filz54
John Ertt36
Mary Ertt33
Doretta Ertt11 granddaughter
Lawrence Ertt10

Obituary:
BestlerErtlDoretta3/12/19089/3/1970Post Crescent9/4/1970B7

Doretta married Bestler, Joseph Aft 1926. Joseph (son of Bestler, Joseph and Hackel, Theresa) was born 14 Feb 1900; died Abt Jun 1955; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lois — DeGroot, Francis X.. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Bef 1957
• Ordained: 1 Jun 1957, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 26 May 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Reverend Joseph L. Bestler
With faith in the Resurrection of Jesus, we offer our prayers for Rev. Joseph L. Bestler who entered eternal life on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the age of 83.
Fr. Joe was born on February 20, 1931 in Appleton to the late Joseph A. and Doretta (Ertl) Bestler. He attended St. Nazianz Junior College and St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Fr. Joe was ordained at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay, on June 1, 1957, by Bishop Stanilaus V. Bona.
He received his Masters degree in Family Studies from St. Paul University, Ottawa, Canada in 1977 and his doctorate from Colgate Rochester Divinity School in Rochester, NY in 1979. Fr. Joe completed post-doctoral studies at Family Institute at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 1983.
His first appointment was as Assistant at St. John the Evangelist, Green Bay (1957). Fr. Joe then served as Assistant at St. Mary Kaukauna (1964) and Temporary Administrator at St. Sebastian, Isaar (1967). In 1967, he was appointed Pastor in Suring with mission at Chute Lake. Fr. Joe served as Pastor of his home parish, St. Therese, Appleton from 1970 - 1975. He was Temporary Administrator at St. Casimir, Northeim (1975), and St. Mary, Leopolis (1976). In 1979, Fr. Joe was appointed Pastor of St. Raphael, Oshkosh; part-time Associate Pastor of St. Bernard, Appleton (1984); Pastor of St. Denis, Shiocton (1985), and Priest Moderator of St. Patrick, Stephensville (1993) while remaining Pastor of St Denis, Shiocton.
Due to health reasons, Fr. Joe was granted early retirement in 1996, but took on the duties of Sacramental Minister of St. Mary, Oshkosh (1996), and Sacramental Minister and Priest Moderator at St. Louis, Dyckesville (2000 - 2005).
He was appointed Field Advocate in the Marriage Tribunal in 1981. Fr. Joe held Clinical Membership in the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy. He was licensed by the State of Wisconsin as a Marriage & Family therapist, and served as a staff therapist at Fox Valley Pastoral Counseling Center in Appleton, Neenah, and Menasha.
Fr. Joe was an avid reader, a walker in summer, and a cross-country skier in winter. He loved to travel throughout the United States and Canada. Fr. Joe was a gentle man. He loved his home overlooking the Bay and the beautiful sunsets he enjoyed there. He was loved and respected by the people he served throughout the Diocese.
Survived by his sisters Lois (Francis) DeGroot of Greenville, WI., and Sister Christine Marie of Carmel Monastery, Iron Mountain, MI.; friend and caretaker Corinne Gariepy, Green Bay; one niece: Chris Albert of Sauk City, two nephews: Joe Quevillion of Green Bay and Dave Quevillion of Hortonville, cousins, many friends, and wonderful neighbors.
Also preceded in death an infant sister, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Reception of the body will take place at St. Louis Church, N8726 County Line Rd., Dyckesville, WI from 4 P.M. - 8 P.M. Wednesday (tomorrow). Parish prayer service at 7 P.M. Wednesday evening at church. Thursday visitation will continue at St. Louis Church, Dyckesville from 10 A.M. until the time of the funeral. The funeral liturgy, expressing our faith and hope in the promised glory of the Lord's Resurrection will be held 11 A.M. Thursday at St. Louis Church in Dyckesville with Bishop Robert Morneau and Rev. John Van Deuren concelebrating. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton.
Special thanks to the staff of Unity Hospice, Rev. John Van Deuren and Pat Ratajczak for their special care and compassion.
MALCORE Funeral Home, (920) 432-5579 is assisting the family. Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to send an online condolence.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from May 26 to May 27, 2014