Altmayer-Jung Stories

Jung Hemlock-Beech Forest [part of Daniel Jung's original plot of land in the U.S., then was Ferdinand Jung's and then Albert Jung's.  When Albert died land went to state] is a remnant of the extensive northern mesic forest that once covered millions of acres in northeastern Wisconsin. It is one of the best remaining forests of its type in the northeast region. The woods contain old-growth hemlock, American beech, and sugar maple with yellow birch and scattered white pine. Beech is near the western limit of its range here. Tree size indicates the stand is between 180 and 230 years old. The outstanding features of the site are its uniformity and the presence of hemlock seedlings and saplings, which is unlike most sites where the young hemlocks are heavily damaged by browsing deer. Shrubs include American fly honeysuckle, eastern leatherwood, and maple-leaved viburnum with sharp-lobed hepatica, common oak fern, yellow bluebead-lily, Indian cucumber-root, wintergreen, American starflower, and beech-drops, a root parasite of beech trees. Within the site are several small sedge-sphagnum bogs with scattered tamarack and black spruce. Also present are bog-laurel, leather-leaf, bog rosemary, and mountain holly with cotton grass, small cranberry, blueberry, pitcher plant, and sundew. At the south end is abandoned agricultural land now succeeding naturally to forest. Common nesting birds include wood thrush, red-eyed vireo, ovenbird, eastern wood pewee, and rose-breasted grosbeak. Jung Hemlock-Beech Forest is owned by the DNR and was designated a State Natural Area in 1976.
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Thursday, 21 Feb 1894
Mr. FREDERICK JUNG, one of the oldest settlers in the town of Herman, died at the home of his son Ferdinand in that town last Monday, aged 81 years. Mr Jung was a native of Germany, and came to this country 26 years ago. An aged wife and family of 4 daughters and 5 sons survive him, of whom Mr E. Jung, of this city, is one. The funeral took place yesterday.

Thursday, Aug 8, 1895
Mrs. JOHANNA JUNG, mother of Ernst Jung, of this city, died on Friday evening of last week at the home of her son Ferdinand in the town of Herman. She was 81 years of age and resided in this county for nearly 30 years. The funeral took place Monday afternoon.

Shawano Advocate – Tues 15 Aug 1916
Wm. Jung Died Suddenly Saturday After a Short Illness
The citizens of the city of Shawano, were surprised and shocked to learn of the sudden death of Wm. Jung, who died at four o’clock Saturday morning, after being confined to his home less than two days. About ten days ago he complained of having a pain in his side and not feeling well. He thought he would get better and continued to perform his work at the power house. He was taken sick at the Crescent theatre a week ago Sunday and went home. He was on duty Monday, however, although did not do much work. He continued until Thursday when he went home and a physician was called. On Friday morning he was worse and failed rapidly, passing away Saturday morning at four o’clock. The physicians pronounced the disease that dread disease that is taking so many in the East – Infantile Paralysis. He was conscious until the last and fully realized that the end was near. He bid a lovingly farewell to his dear ones and told them what to do with his personal belongings, etc. William Theodore Jung was born in Shawano June 28, 1890 and has always made his home here. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Jung. He attended high school, but did not graduate. About seven years ago he commenced working in the power house and has been a faithful employee of the city since then. He read the large number of meters every month, and it is said that he was an expert meter reader and was very accurate. All his other work was done in the same careful and painstaking manner and he was a valuable workman around the power house. He was always pleasant to all his associates and never had trouble with anyone. Will was a quiet young man and had a pleasant word for everyone. He was well liked by all. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias lodges, and a faithful member in each lodge. Just three weeks ago he was installed Vice Grand of the Odd Fellows lodge. He was always kind about home and a great help to his parents. If all sons in the city gave their parents as little to worry about as Wm. Jung gave his, there would be many happy parents in Shawano. As soon as it was learned what he had the house was quarantined and every precaution taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Undertaker Banerfeind took special pains in embalming the body. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon on the lawn in the front of his parent’s home. Dr. McGreaham of the Presbyterian church, delivering a sermon, telling his hearers about God’s unmerciful love, and how important it was to give time and thought to the life beyond. That it was not all to live, but one should prepare for the life hereafter. His talk was short, but gave one something to mediate over. Members of the Odd Fellows and K. Of P.’s marched to the house and the Odd Fellows had charge of the services at the grave. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Jung, the deceased leaves one brother, G. A. Jung of Loyal, and two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Altmeyer and Mrs. Chas. Schroeder of this city. The deepest heartfelt sympathy is extended to these bereaved relatives and other in their great loss. They have the great blessing that in time we all meet loved ones who have passed on before us.

Shawano County Journal – Thursday 17 Aug 1916
SUDDEN DEATH OF YOUNG MAN
WILLIAM THEODORE JUNG TAKEN AFTER ILLNESS OF LESS THAN TWO DAYS. BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH
Malady Pronounced Infantile Paralysis By the Physicians Who Attended.
There is always a concern about Death, no matter to whom it comes, that brings up the ever present fact that we are all born to die, but when it strikes at young manhood, and takes one from seeming health, we are forcefully reminded that we ever are in the very midst of death. The shock of the latter description came to Shawano people on Saturday morning when they learned of the sudden death of Wm. Jung, a prominent young man scarce twenty-seven years of age. The doctors pronounced the malady from which he died, Infantile Paralysis. His illness was of less than two days duration. William Theodore Jung was born was born in Shawano June 28th, 1890. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jung. He made Shawano his home throughout all his life, attended the public schools, and went nearly through the high school. Seven years ago he went to work for the city in the power house. Part of his duty was to read the meters, and in this work he became expert both in accuracy and speed. He often read a hundred and sixty meters a day, and one hundred meters is considered a good day’s work. In lodge membership he was an Oddfellow and a Knight of Pythias. These lodges attended in a body at the funeral held Sunday afternoon in the yard at the Jung home. Rev. McGreaham preached an exceptionally strong sermon, which set men of calibre to thinking. The pallbearers were I.H. Millers, Ed. Ledvina, Julius Gentz, Joe Popp, Paul Capraro and Arthur Iwen. The deceased leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jung, a brother G.A. Jung at Loyal, and two sisters, mrs. Chas. Schroeder and Mrs. M.P. Altmeyer, of this city. This young man will live in the memory of the people as an honest industrious gentlemen, who did as he would be done by, to his fellow men.

Shawano County Journal – Thu 20 Oct 1927
OLDEST FURNITURE DEALER IS DEAD
Ernest Jung Credited With Honor of Being Oldest Dealer in the State
Ernest Jung, the oldest furniture dealer in Wisconsin, died at his home in Shawano Tuesday morning after a short illness that has confined him to his home. He had been in business continuously for fifty-four years. When he started his first furniture store in the middle of the block bounded by the Farmers Hardware store and his present building, he had the only furniture store in this section north of Oshkosh, and west of Green Bay. The state furniture dealers association honored him some years ago as being the oldest dealer in the business still living in the state. He was born in Germany in 1854. He came to America with his parents, direct to the town of Herman where they settled on a farm. He helped his father cut the farm out of the woods and to till the land as it was cleared. There was only one district school in the town at that time and Mr. Jung had to walk several miles for the schooling he got. When he was twenty years old he came to Shawano and set up his little furniture store. He carried on in this building for several years and then erected the brick building on the corner of Main and Division streets. He was married the first year in Shawano to Miss Bertha Webber. When the fiftieth anniversary of the Upham foundation was held Mr. Jung was second in point of business experience here in that very interesting assembly. He leaves his wife, a son Gust and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Schroeder. A daughter, Mrs. Hulda Almeier, died only a few years ago. The funeral is being held today at the house, the Rev. M. S. Benjamin officiating. When Ernest’s parents came to this country sixty years ago, they sojourned in the town of Greenville in Outagamie county with two families named Schultz and Krause. They were moved up to this county by team and Jacob Zachow, father of W. C. Zachow, helped to move them here. Ernest was confirmed by Pastor Dickie, well known pioneer pastor. When he was a boy he worked for a year or so with the late C. F. Raisler and at the opening of business Mr. Raisler was his partner for a time. Mr. Raisler was a cabinet maker. The Mr. Krause who came up from Greenville with the Jungs was for several years treasurer of the town of Herman.

Appleton Post Crescent - Fri 21 Oct 1927
Special to Post-Crescent – Clintonville
Oldest Furniture Store Owner Dies At Shawano
Ernest Jung, oldest furniture dealer in Wisconsin, died at his home at Shawano, on Tuesday after a short illness. He had been in business continuously for 54 years. When he first started in business he had the only furniture store north of Oshkosh and west of Green Bay. The state furniture dealer’s association honored him, some years ago as being the oldest dealer in the business still living in the state. He was born in Germany in 1854, and came to America with his parents to the town of Herman where they settled on a farm. He helped his father cut the farm out of the woods and to till the land as it was cleared. There was only one district school in the town at that time and he had to walk several miles for the schooling he received. When he was 20 years old he went to Shawano and set up his little furniture store. He continued in this building for several years, and then he erected the present brick building on the corner of Main and Division Sts. He was married in 1874 to Miss Bertha Webber. Mr. Jung is survived by his widow, a son, Gust; and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Schroeder. A daughter, Mrs. Hulda Altmeier, died only a few years ago. The funeral was conducted Wednesday at the residence by the Rev. M. S. Benjamin of the Presbyterian church.

Shawano County Journal – Thur 26 Jun 1930
MRS. BERTHA JUNG IS CALLED TO FINAL REST
CITY AWAKENS TO LEARN OF THE DEATH OF ONE OF IT’S EARLIEST PIONEERS
The sad news of the passing of Mrs. Ernest Jung came to us this morning. Although she has been ailing since January, her death was unexpected. She was born in Germany, March 2, 1855. When just a child she came with her mother to this country, her father having previously died. They came directly to Shawano County, and settled in Belle Plaine. When a young lady, the subject of this article came to Shawano, met and later married Ernest Jung. This was on May 4, 1875. Mr. Jung died in 1927. He was a pioneer furniture dealer and the first to start such a business in Shawano. Mr. and Mrs. Jung were the parents of four children: William, who died in 1916, Hulda, who died in 1926, Gustav, who is carrying on the business his father started, and Mrs. Chas. Schroeder, of Shawano. There are also seven grandchildren and great grandchild. Mrs. Jung has been a resident of Shawano for the past fifty-five years. After the death of her husband she continued to live in her own home, and only since her illness has had some one with her. She was a very demure and sweet old lady, and a good Christian mother, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. She will be sadly missed by her children and her many old friends. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the home, with Rev. Damp, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. She will be buried in Woodlawn cemetery beside her husband.

Shawano Advocate - Thurs 3 Jul 1930
MRS. E. JUNG CALLED HOME THURS. NIGHT
Mrs. Ernest Jung, a resident of Shawano for over 55 years, died at her home at 11:45 P. M., June 25, 1930, after an illness of several months. At her death she was seventy-five years, three months and twenty-three days old. He maiden name was Bertha Weber. She was born in Germany, March 2, 1855. Her father died when she was very young and she and her mother came to America and settled in Belle Plaine. She was married May 4, 1875 to Ernest Jung, Shawano’s pioneer furniture dealer who died on October 18, 1927. Four children were born of this union: William, who died August 12, 1916; Hilda who died Jun 10, 1926; and Gustave and Meta who survive their mother. Surviving her are also seven grandchildren – Alvin, William and Margaret Altmeyer; Lloyd, John and Ernest Jun and Leola Schroeder. There is also one great grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Jung lived to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Jung was a faithful member of the Cemetery Association and the Ladies Aid of the Peace Church until her age and physical condition prevented her from taking any active part in these organizations. She was also a regular attendant of the Peace Church until she was unable to walk that distance. Mrs. Jung was of a quiet, retiring disposition whose interests were almost entirely confined to her home. She was a good mother and loved by all her children. Her going leaves a void that is hard to fill. Her friends were many and her going from our midst is mourned by all who knew her. God has called her yonder and she has gone to be with Him, where there is no more sorrow, no more pain and no more death. Rev. C. T. Damp, officiated at the services at the house. Rev. and Mrs. Damp sang two very lovely numbers. Interment was made in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Shawano Advocate – Thurs 21 July 1932
DEATH CLAIMS GUST A. JUNG AT OSHKOSH
Gust Jung, 52, died Thursday evening at 10:30 o’clock in the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh where he had been under the care of physicians for more than two months. The body was brought to the Karth Funeral Home where services were held Saturday afternoon. Mr. Jung was born in Shawano, the son of the late Ernest Jung, and spent the greater part of his life in this city. After attending high school for almost four years he worked in the First National Bank, later purchasing a laundry which he operated for a number of years. In 1909 he was united in marriage to Miss Mabel Pieckerd of this city who died only 13 months previous to the death of Mr. Jung. After returning from Loyal where he operated a furniture store for several years, the deceased went into partnership with his father who, at that time, carried on a furniture business in this city. During recent years Mr. Jung operated a small repair shop and furniture business on Division Street. He leaves to mourn his three sons, Lloyd, John and Ernest all of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Schroeder. Rev. Ben C. Plopper officiated at the services and the Odd Fellows had charge at the grave. Active pallbearers were Dr. H. F. Rohloff, Conrad Volland, Charles Fink, Oscars Sommers, Charles Lueke and B. F. Rohloff. Burial took place at the Woodlawn cemetery.

Shawano County Journal – Thu 21 July 1932
GUST JUNG ANSWERS DEATH’S SUMMONS
Following an illness of many month’s duration, Gust Jung, well-known second hand furniture dealer, died at the State Hospital at Oshkosh, where he had gone to receive treatment, last Thursday evening. Mr. Jung was born in Shawano on February 2, 1880, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jung. He attended Shawano High School, but discontinued his studies shortly before graduation, when he went to work for the First National Bank. Later he purchased the Laundry and conducted a business there for several years. In 1909 he married Miss Mabel Peickard, who died thirteen months ago. Mr. Jung moved with his family to Loyal, Wisconsin, following the disposal of the laundry, and there conducted a furniture store for some years, returning later to Shawano where he was associated with his father in business. After his father’s death he continued to carry on the business alone. His three sons are left o survive him. They are: Lloyd, john and Ernest, who are making their home with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Peickard. He also leaves on sister, Mrs. Chas. A Schroeder, of this city. Funeral Services were conducted from the Karth Funeral Parlors Saturday afternoon, with Rev. Ben Plopper officiating. Mr. Jung had been a member of the Odd Fellows for some years; and this order conducted services at the grave in Wooodlawn, where the remains were laid to rest. Pall bearers were: Dr. H. Rohloff, Conrad Volland, Charles Finks, Oscar Sommers, Barney Rohloff and Chas. Lueke.

1 Dec 1932
Fatally Wounded in Rabbit Hunt With Brother, John
Ernest Jung, 16, prominent Shawano High junior, was fatally wounded Saturday morning about 11:30 o’clock when his gun accidently discharged while he was hunting rabbits with his brother, John, in a woods several miles west of Shawano. The two boys had separated but whistled at intervals so as to not lose each other and thus succeeded in keeping one another posted as to each others whereabouts. However, after hearing a shot, John whistled, and receiving no answer, started a search for his brother. He found the body near a fence with a bullet wound in the right side. Runs for Help – John rushed to the Westphal home and with the aid of one of the Westphal boys rushed his brother to the hospital. The youth, however died before any aid could be secured, and according to report it is believed that the bullet killed the boy instantly. Coroner Harvey Stubenvoll was called and said death was accidental and that no inquest was necessary. Jung was one of the high school’s most popular and well liked students. He served as vice president of his class during both his Freshman and Sophomore years, was a member of the Athletic Board during his first year, and a member of the basketball squad during his Sophomore year. Ernest is survived by two brothers, Lloyd and John, the latter of whom is a student at Ripon College. Ernest was a junior in the local high school and his brother, Lloyd assists his grandfather with his store on the south side. The three brothers have been living with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Peickard, since the death of their mother in 1931. Their father, Gust Jung, died about four months ago. They body was removed to the Karth funeral home and services were held Monday afternoon from the Pieckard home with Rev. Ben Plopper officiating. Four ladies of the Methodist choir sang several solos during the course of the ceremony. Walter Mahl, Harry Lane, Kenneth Smith, Donald Wagner, Bernard Derr and Walter Karth were the pallbearers. The funeral was indeed a large one with many school friends of the deceased attending. The entire junior class attended the service in a body and marched into the cemetery in silent tribute of a dearly departed friend. Among the out of town friends at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schleicher, Mr. and Mrs. William Pruess, Mrs. Albert Pagel and daughter, Almond, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jens, daughter and son and Mrs. Whitaker, Manitowoc; Miss Adelia Peickard and A. O. Young, Stevens Point.

July 1966
Mrs. Schroeder 83, of Shawano Dies Early Today
Mrs. Meta Schroeder, 83, Shawano, died early this morning, Tuesday, July 26, at an area rest home. She had been ailing for several years. Mrs. Schroeder, the former Meta Jung, was born April 9, 1883, in Shawano. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jung. She had been a life long resident of Shawano. She was graduated from Shawano High School and later taught in rural schools in the Shawano area. On July 11, 1905, she was married here to Charles Schroeder. He died December 1946. Mrs. Schroeder was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and in the past had been active in the Ladies Aid of the church and was a past president of the Shawano Woman’s Club. She was a member of the Woodlawn Shawano Cemetery Society. She and her husband operated a grocery store on North Main Street for many years. Surviving is one daughter, Leola, Mrs. Carlton Hastings, of Milwaukee. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 on Thursday at the Karth Funeral Home. Rev. John Dzuro will officiate and interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery at Shawano. Friends may call at the Karth Funeral Home after 2 o’clock Wednesday until the time of the service on Thursday.