The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-16
OBITUARY


, Henry Mulholland conveyed the news
of the death of John Sullivan, former
Manitowoc resident, at Chicago and the
announcement that the body would be
brought here for burial.
Mr. Sullivan is the third brother OF
the family to die within a year, Eugene
and Timothy Sullivan, brothers, hav-
ing been buried here last summer.
Mr., Sullivan, son of the late
Eugene Sullivan, pioneer resident of
this city, was 90 years of age and as
a young man was employed as a print
er on the old Herald and the Pilot.
Later he removed to Chicago where
he became proof reader on the Chica-
go Tribune and had been connected
with the paper for years. Mr. Sullivan
is survived by his sister, Miss Ella
Sullivan, assistant superintendent of
schools of Chicago and one brother,
Thomas, also of Chicago.
The funeral was held Wednesday
morning from the Henry Mulholand
home to Sacred Heart church. Inter
ment was in Calvary cemetery.
Daniel b. Bleser an old resident and
for years head of the Kunz & Bleser
Brewing company, died at his home,
lll5 South Eighth street Friday morn
ing after a protractcd illness. Mr.
Bleser has suffered several attacks of
apopleXN each recurring attack weak
ening him and for some time his condi-
tion had been critical
Born at Rapids June 9, 1854, Mr.
Bleser was a son of Adam Bleser, po-
neer merchant of the county who for
years conducted a general store at
Rapids. After graduating from the
First ward school, the family having
removed to the city in the early COS,
Mr.. Bleser engaged in the farm ma
chinery business and later became as
sociated with Louis Kunz in the organ
ization of the Kunz & Bleser company,
continuing until few years ago when
he turned his interests over to his sons.
Mr.. BleSer is survived by three chill
dren, Daniel G. and Elmer j., of this
city, and Mrs. Emil Sixta of Cleveland,
Ohio, all of whom were at his bedside
when the end came. Two brothers.,
Joseph and Nicholas of Milbank, S. d.
and three sisters, Mrs. j. +. Staehle,
Mrs. Frank A. Miller and Mrs. Norman
knudson, all of this city, also survive.
The funeral was held Monday from
| st. Boniface church.
The death of Gus c. Kirst has re-
moved from our midst man who took
more than usual interest in the progress
and development of the community and
it can safely be said that no man ever
did more than he, for the welfare of
his ncghbors and friends. He was ac-
tive and ambitious and at all times
took hand in matters which led to
the Improvement and building up of
the city.
Gus c, Kirst was A. years of age.
lie was born in Two Rivers and re-
celyed his education in the city schools.
At an early age he preferred to make
his way by working in the manufac-
turing plants of the city. Twenty
seven years ago he took charge of the
| local agency of the American Express
company which he handled with abso-
lutte accuracy and satisfaction. He was
very successful in all of his undertake
ings and besides being one of the of
tlcers and owners of the Two Rivers
Telephone company, he was president
Of the Wisconsin Textile Manufacture
ling company, which firm he assisted in
| establishing. Mr. kirst also assisted
in organizing the Two Rivers Realty
company, an organization that proved
of great benefit to the manufacturers
of this city.
All Of his life, Mr.. Kirst was inter
ested in politics and besides having
been delegate to county and state con
vcntionS many times, he was dele
gate to the national democratic CON
yention held at Baltimore which nom
mated Woodrow Wilson for his first
term. lie was Il former member of
the democratic state central commit
tee and chairman of the county com
mttee few years ago. lie was a
member of the Board of Education of
this city several terms and was one
of the first directors of the Old Line
Life Insurance company Of Milwaukee
All who knew Gus c. Kirst deeply
regret his fate. He had an extended
acquaintance in all parts Of the stat,
and he will he remembered for the
many kind and courteous acts he con
ferred upon many of them. The de
ceased took deep interest in hi
home and he dearly loved his parents
and his brother Charles and the fam
lily is hcartbroken at his death.
The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon and was conducted by the Ma
sonic Order. Deceased was also
member of the Elks and Modern Wood
men lodges. The funeral was larg,
one, many out of town relatives ant
friends being present Two River
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