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Descendants of Salomon Joel HERZFELD and Zarle SALOMON

First Generation

 

  1. Salomon Joel HERZFELD was born about 1740. Salomon married Zarle SALOMON, daughter of Salomon HERTZ, about 1760 in Germany. Zarle was born about 1740 in Steinheim, Westphalia, Germany. Salomon moved in 1786 from Horn in Lippe to Steinheim; he was a trader. In 1801 he purchased a house at 62 Grandweg/Hoxterstr. in Steinheim.

They had the following children:

+          2 M        i.   Jakob HERZFELD was born in 1767 and died in 1813.

 

 

Second Generation

 

 

2. Jakob HERZFELD (Salomon Joel) was born in 1767 in Horn, Lippe, Westphalia, Germany. He died in 1813 in Steinheim, Westphalia, Germany. The records show Jakob married to N. N. and that Herz Joel was his stepson. Jakob was a baker from 1808-1810, then a salesman-merchant and manager in the Jewish community of Steinheim[1].

 

Jakob and his spouse had the following children:

+          3 M        i.   Herz Joel HERZFELD was born about 1800.

 

 

 

Third Generation

 

 

3. Herz Joel HERZFELD (Jakob, Salomon Joel) was born about 1800 in Steinheim, Westphalia, Germany. Herz married Braune NUSSBAUM about 1818 in Steinheim, Westphalia. Braune was born about 1800 in Germany. Herz Joel was a non-commissioned officer under Napoleon. Later he was a Salesman and merchant in the retail business. In 1854 he lived in the Jewish Community of Steinheim. I think that there were more children.

        

Herz and Braune had the following children:

4 M    i.           Abraham HERZFELD was born on 19 Sep 1819 in Steinheim, Westphalia, Germany. He died on 19 Oct 1880 in Bielefeld, Westphalia. Abraham married in 1851 Trine Lenzberg born 18 Jan 18—in Lemgo, Westphalia died after Jan 1869 Bielefeld. 

                        Children:

1. Max 1852-1853

2. Sally b.15 Jul 1857 d.29 Jul 1942, suicide Concentration Camp

3. Joseph b.1855 emigrated to England in 1881

4. Julius b.1856

5. Bernhard b.1858

6. Bertha (I) b.1859

7. Moritz b.1860

8. Ida b.1862

9. Wilhelm b.1865

10.Frieda b.6 Mar 1869

 

Salomon (Sally) married Helene Kleinschmidt b.13 Jun 1860 in Vilsen/Krs. Hoya d.5 May 1941 in Bielefeld after a long illness. They had a daughter Else b.11 Oct 1889 in Bielefeld. In Mar 1940 the family lived in the Jewish house at 4 Koblenzerstrase. Salomon was deported under law to Theresienstadt Concentration Camp, but he committed suicide. Else married ? Henk and did not live in Bielefeld at the time of deportation. In 1958 she lived in Wuppertal which is near Dusseldorf[2].

               5 M      ii.   Julius HERZFELD was born about 1821 in Steinheim, Westphalia, Germany. Julius lived in Steinheim and had a son Adolf who also lived there.

+          6 M     iii.   Phillip HERZFELD was born on 10 Feb 1829 and died on 19 Jul 1903.

 

 

 

Fourth Generation

 

 

6. Phillip HERZFELD (Herz Joel, Jakob, Salomon Joel) was born on 10 Feb 1829 in Steinheim, Westphalia, Germany. He died on 19 Jul 1903 in Bielefeld, Westphalia and was buried in Johanisfriedhof Cemetery, Bielefeld. Phillip married Emma RÜDENBERG, daughter of Moses RÜDENBERG and Friderike KUGELMANN, on 24 Sep 1859 in Westphalia. Emma was born on 3 Dec 1833 in Vlotho, Germany. She died on 30 May 1912 in Bielefeld and was buried in Johanisfriedhof Cemetery in Bielefeld.

 

Phillip had a linen factory in Bielefeld.  He had lived in Bielefeld since 1859. The Johanisfriedhof Cemetery is near the Botanical Garden and to find the Jewish section you have to go to the building located in the cemetery and facing it go right down the hill, it is kind of hidden below the other part of the cemetery and not nearly as nice. However, the graves are permanent. They are not dug up after 25 or what ever years like gentile graves[3].

 

Phillip and Emma had the following children:

               7 M        i.   Salomon HERZFELD was born[4] on 23 Sep 1860 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany. He died in 1860 in Bielefeld and was buried in Johanisfriedhof Cemetery, Bielefeld.

               8 F        ii.   Bertha HERZFELD was born on 25 Sep 1861 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany. She died on 29 Jul 1889 in Bielefeld and was buried in 1889 in Johanisfriedhof Cemetery, Bielefeld.

+          9 M     iii.   Max HERZFELD German immigrant was born on 1 Dec 1862 and died on 16 May 1956.

             10 M      iv.   Hugo HERZFELD German immigrant was born[5] on 14 Jan 1864 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany. He died on 16 May 1937 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin and was buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee[6]. Hugo worked at the Boston Store, which was co-founded by his brother Carl. He was athletic and was involved in boxing. Hugo came to America in 1884 at the age of 20 and became a citizen 5 Nov 1886 in Milwaukee.

 

Some addresses he lived at (from Milwaukee city directory)

1884 clerk at 559 12, home 650 12 St.

1885 187 4 St.

1886-1887 1043 Winnebago

1888 717 Prarie

1890-1891 241 Hanover

1898 Clerk at 218 E. Water, home 141 1/2 7th

1901 Men's furnishing, 315 Chestnut, home same?

1919 275 10th St.

1925 1625 Grand Ave.

1930 Elks Club

+        11 M       v.   Carl HERZFELD German immigrant was born on 22 Jan 1865 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany and died on 13 May 1930.

             12 F       vi.   Paula HERZFELD German immigrant was born on 12 Sep 1867 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany. She died on 25 Aug 1956 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin and was buried[7] at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Paula married 8 Apr 1894 in Bielefeld, Isidore Rothenberg (b.25 Sep 1849 in Ratzebuhr, Pommern, Germany, d.27 Dec 1926, buried at Johanisfriedhof Cemetery, Jewish Section in Beilefeld). They did not have any children.

 

                                  During WWII Paula lived in Moran, Italy with or near her sister Toni and her husband at least until they died. After the war she immigrated to Milwaukee on Feb 1, 1949 on the SS Vulcania from Naples, her last address in Italy was in Florence. Paula declared her intention of becoming a citizen 11 Apr 1950 at the age of 82. The record shows that she was 4' 10" white, fair complected with blue eyes and white hair[8].  

 

                                  We have letters from a girl who called Paula and Max Aunt and Uncle named Schroeder.

 

Addresses that Paula lived at:

Albergo Moderne, Rapallo, Italy

In Milwaukee

35th and Center (Catholic Convent)

1637 N. 40th St.

3171 N. 44 St.

910 E. Wisconsin

             13 F      vii.   Toni HERZFELD was born on 28 Jun 1869 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany. She died on 19 Dec 1940 in Meran Italy and was buried in Italy. Toni married Julius Moritz, a lawyer, who held a government position in Bielefeld, they moved to Italy where they lived in Moran or Stetten near the Austrian border. They did not have any children. I don't know if Toni and Moritz moved to Italy because of the trouble in Germany or earlier.

             14 M   viii.   Hermann HERZFELD was born on 15 Apr 1871 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany. He died before 1889 in Bielefeld and was buried in Johanisfriedhof Cemetery, Bielefeld.

             15 M      ix.   Gustav HERZFELD was born about 1874 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany. He died in 1875 in Bielefeld and was buried in Johanisfriedhof Cemetery, Bielefeld.

 

          Other Herzfelds from the Gedenkbuch (Memorial Book) in Bielefeld: Herzfeld, Hans b.14 Apr 1881, Bielefeld, was a Jewish businessman, who lived at 42a. Hermannstrase, he died in 1933 (probably son of Salomon). Herzfeld, Ilse b.25 Sep 1918 in Steinheim/Krs. Hoster, Westphalia,.she lived in Bielefeld from 6 Apr 1934- 9 Jul 1934.

 

 

 

Fifth Generation

 

 

9. Max HERZFELD (Phillip, Herz Joel, Jakob, Salomon Joel) was born[9] on 1 Dec 1862 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany. He died[10] on 16 May 1956 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin and was buried ^[11] at Wisconsin Memorial Cemetery in Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin Max married[12] Helene LEOPOLD, daughter of Gustav LEOPOLD and Thekla JACOBY, on 29 May 1898 in Hamburg Germany. Helene was born on 16 Dec 1872 in St. Pauli, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She died[13] on 25 Jul 1946 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Milwaukee and was buried on 27 Jul 1946 in Wisconsin Memorial Cemetery. (SEE LEOPOLD FAMILY)

 

Max worked at the Boston Store, which was co-founded by his brother Carl. He had his own booth where he sold beads and religious articles. He was active in the Zoological Society of Milwaukee. Max came to America in Apr 1901 on the Pretoria which docked in New York on 9 May 1901. His son Rudy and Helene his wife arrived on the Graf Waldersee in March 1903. Before coming to America Max was salesman and did much traveling in Europe probably selling the linens that his father manufactured in Bielefeld. We had samples of linen (donated to the Milwaukee County Museum) and postcards of his travels. He died at Doctors Hospital

 

Some addresses that they lived at from the Milwaukee City Directory

1904 73 25 St.

1906-1908 326 14 St.

1913 499 38 St.

1919 483 37th St.

1935 1507 N. 37 St.

 

St. Pauli is now a section of Altoona or Hamburg which are adjoining cities. Helene was born at 1:30 in the afternoon with the aid of Dr. Barkow. At the time of Helene's birth the family was living at No. 49 Feldstrasse and her father's occupation was agent.

 

Altona is a former Danish town that became united with Hamburg in 1937. Until 1820 Jews could not live in Hamburg so they lived in Altoona and there is something about a gate between the cities.

 

Following is a translation of the "Tafel-Lieder" (wedding song or gathering to sing together) for the wedding of Max Hertzfeld and Helene Leopold on May 29, 1898.

Here on the beautiful Elbe Banks in our nice little town there was born our Lenchen (nickname for Helene).

She stayed small but was good at housekeeping.  She learned to cook to her mother's joy. Ten years ago - at almost the same hour - here was Leopold. 

It was Leopold's and Caecilie's wedding.  It could go on like this and we shall celebrate 50th anniversary in Gotha (this is where Caecilie and Leopold lived). Max he came from Bielefeld. 

Everyone knows him already. He brought a letter from Helene Philipsohn.  Because he was the "Poltillon d'amour" he wanted our Helene Leopold. You love each other and our good wishes are with you. The best parents blessing will be with you.

Note:  Helene Philipsohn was probably a good friend to Helene.

 

I think the Helene Philipsohn mentioned above is the same person who married Max's brother, Carl, and whose brother joined Carl in the opening of a store in Milwaukee the, Herzfeld-Phillipsohn Company, later known as the Boston Store[14]. 

 

Max and Helene had the following children:

+        16 M        i.   Rudy Hugo HERZFELD (Max, Phillip, Herz Joel, Jakob, Salomon Joel) was born on 3 Sep 1899 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany and was christened on 28 Dec 1919 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He died of liver cancer on 20 Feb 1981 in Menocqua, Oneida County, Wisconsin and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Menocqua. Rudy came to America when he was a baby. He was christened and confirmed on the same date at The English Ev. Lutheran Church of Reformation. He married[15] first 11 Jun 1924 Mildred Mirgeler in Milwaukee, they didn’t have any children. She died of pneumonia in 1934 after 10 years of marriage. Mildred b.3 Oct 1900 d.28 Dec 1934 [16] is buried at Wisconsin Memorial Park near Max and Helene Herzfeld. Rudy married ^[17] 2nd Florence Elizabeth SCHMIDT, daughter of Isador SCHMIDT and Barbara SCHMIDT, on 29 May 1937 in Holy Rosary Rectory, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Florence was born [18] 27 Nov 1910 in Park Falls, Price County, Wisconsin. She died on 3 Aug 1983 in Menocqua and was buried on 5 Aug 1983 in Evergreen Cemetery.

             17 M      ii.   Paul G. HERZFELD was born on 17 Apr 1905 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He died[19] on 5 Mar 1906 in Milwaukee and was buried ^[20] at Union Cemetery in Milwaukee. He does have a tombstone. Paul was less than a year old when he died from Dentitio Difficitio Otitis Media, secondary cause Pepticaemia a difficulty with teething that caused an ear inflamation that went to the brain, duration of illness was 25 days.

+        18 M     iii.   Carl Theadore HERZFELD (Max, Phillip, Herz Joel, Jakob, Salomon Joel) was born on 31 Mar 1907[21] in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Carl married Thelma BURHANNA on 18 Jun 1938 in Oaklyn, Camden County, New Jersey. Thelma was born on 5 Aug 1915. She died[22] on 2 Jul 1995 in Miami, Dade County, Florida. Carl died 12 Mar 1993 in Del Ray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. Carl was Vice President of Marketing for Aldens, a mail order company in New York. He retired and lived in Boca Raton and Del Ray Beach, Florida. Thelma was the daughter of John and Arabella Spaethe (Mullen) Burhanna. In 1930 Carl was living with his parents at 483 37th St. and worked at Phoenix Hosiery[23].

 

11. Carl HERZFELD (Phillip, Herz Joel, Jakob, Salomon Joel) was born ^[24] on 22 Jan 1865 in Bielefeld, Westphalia, Germany. He died[25] on 13 May 1930 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin and was buried[26] on 15 May 1930 at Valhalla Cemetery and later moved to Forest Home Cemetery, Sec. 36 blk. 37 & 38 T5, Crypt. Carl married[27].Helene PHILLIPSON on 14 Jul 1895 in Milwaukee by Municipal Judge Emil Tallber.. Helene was born²¹ on 30 Jan 1872 in Altoona, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She died²² on 7 Jan 1932 in and was buried[28] at Forest Home in Milwaukee. Helen was the daughter of Martin and Ida (Hirsch) Phillipson.  Her brother Richard Phillipson helped start the Herzfeld-Phillipson Company later known as Boston Store in Milwaukee.

 

When first coming to America in 1883 at the age of 17, Carl lived in Kalamazoo and Decatur, Mich.  He then moved to Milwaukee in 1889 where he worked as a store clerk and floor walker. Carl received his citizenship Oct. 29, 1888 in Van Buran County, Mich.  His passport was signed by James G. Pierce: Sec. of State in 1890. In 1898 he was a manager probably at Jacob Poss Dry Goods at 559 12 St. at some time.

 

Some addresses he lived at (from Milwaukee City Directory)

1889 & 1890 Resevoir & Holton

1891 241 Hanover with brother Hugo

1892 680 Holton

1894 681 3rd & 623 1st

1901 worked at 681 3rd home was 883 2nd, both with brother Max.

1919 462 Lafayette Pl.

 

Carl and his brother-in-law, Richard Phillipson, founded The Herzfeld-Phillipson Company later known as the Boston Store in Milwaukee. It was a great success and is still in existence but is owned by a conglomerate now. Carl was a millionaire when he died and he left everything to his wife and two sons so they could continue to live in the way that they were accustomed to.  He died of a heart attack.

 

Boston Store

"A small dry goods store was opened by Julius Simon in the late 1890's. He chose Fourth and Grand Avenue (now Wisconsin Avenue) in Milwaukee, easily reached by carriage, trolley and train and appropriately adopted the slogan, "The Heart of Milwaukee". As business improved, Simon opened a variant of the department store, a concept popularized by a Massachusetts retailer who offered many goods and services under one roof. Simon leased space to other merchants including the Stone brothers of Chicago, C. Herzfeld and R. Phillipson, and in 1900, Milwaukee Boston Store opened with 30 different departments.  Lois Molitor, Editor"[29].

 

Obituary, The Milwaukee Journal, Thursday, May 15, 1930: Herzfeld: Tuesday, May 13, 1930, Carl Herzfeld, aged 64 years, husband of Helene Phillipson and father of Hans Martin and Richard Phillipson Herzfeld, brother of Max and Hugo Herzfeld at the residence 2130 Lake Drive. Funeral services Scottish Rite cathedral. Van Buren and E. Wells Sts. Friday at 2 p.m. Under auspices of Milwaukee lodge no. 261, F. and A. M. Interment Vahala, Remains at Philip J. Weiss rooms, Farwell av., corner Kane place, until 10 a.m. Friday. In state at the cathedral after 11 a.m. Friday.  May 14, 1930, Milwaukee Journal, page 1: Herzfeld Rites Aides Chosen, Executives of the Boston store will be pallbearers Friday at the funeral of Carl Herzfeld, vice president and general manager of the store, who died Tuesday night. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at the Scottish Rite cathedral, Van Buren and E. Wells sts. The pallbearers who will escort the body to Vahalla cemetery are: Walter L. Rowse, Nathan B. Goldstein, Lewis L. McMeekin, Henry A. Biehn, Ray G. Cerlette and Charles O. Henniger. Mr. Herzfeld/s death came after an illness of several months. He first became ill with pneumonia and than heart trouble developed.

 

Helene’s Obituary: The Milwaukee Journal, Saturday, January 7, 1932: Mrs. Herzfeld Dies Suddenly, Widow of Boston Store Official Had Been Slightly Ill, Mrs. Helena Phillipson Herzfeld, 50, was found dead in bed at her home, 2341? N. Lake Drive, by servants at 10 a.m. Saturday. She had been slightly ill but her condition was not more serious than usual when she retired Friday night, members of her family said. Deputy Coroner, Al Grundman said death probably was due to aneurism or bursting of a blood vessel.A post mortem examination will be held Saturday afternoon by Dr. Edward Tharinger and Dr. Joseph Lettenberger at the Phillip J. Weiss undertaking establishment, 1901 n. Farwell Av. Mrs. Herzfeld, the former Helena  Phillipson, was the widow of Carl Herzfeld, founder of Herzfeld-phillipson co. and vice president of the Boston store. She was born in Germany and was married to Mr. Herzfeld in 1895. She bought the home on N. Lake drive last summer. Mr. Herzfeld died in May 1930. Mrs. Herzfeld is survived by two sons, Hans Martin Herzfeld and Richard Philip Herzfeld, and by two brothers Paul and Richard Phillipson. According to tentative arrangements the funeral will be held Monday Afternoon at the Weiss undertaking home.

 

Carl and Helene had the following children:

       19 M        i.   John Martin HERZFELD was born ^[30] on 16 Sep 1896 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He died[31] on 7 Jan 1970 in Milwaukee and was cremated and buried at Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee.[32] John (Hans) married 1st Charlotte Patek daughter of Arthur and Bertha (Loeb) Patek by Samuel Hirshberg, Rabbi of 542 Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee 9 Apr 1921[33] (divorced 7 Jan 1970) and they had:

                             1. John Martin b.7 Jan 1922, who married Madelyn (1922-26 Jul 2001, Lake Havasu City, Mohave County, Arizona) and they had Lynn, Suzie, Jim and Patti. In 1950 John Jr. and Madelyn were living at 2208 E. Beverly Rd., Shorewood and in 1955, 2921 N. Stowell Ave. Later they resided in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin where John Jr. had a furniture store[34]. John is living at 690 Via Del Lago, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406-7724, in the Household of Donzetta L Herzfeld.

                             2. Robert C. b.12 Mar 1925, married Margaret Nicodem (b.5 Apr 1924 in Winnebago, Wisconsin) 24 Jun 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in  Hales Corners by Rev. Sylvester Peters of Mount Mary College, this was her first marriage, she was a student. Robert was an engineer, they had 9 children. Margaret “Peggy” was the daughter of John and Margaret (Emmett) Nicodem[35].

                             3. Charlotte Joan b.12 Mar 1928 married Scott K. Simonds (b.24 Mar 1928 San Francisco, California) 8 Sep 1950 at the Plymouth Church by Roscoe Graham [36]. They resided in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Scott was a health educator and this was his 1st marriage, he was the son of Ulysses and Margorie (Sturtevant) Simonds. She married 2nd Dr. Arnold Nurock (divorced) according to family information.

          

                             The 1939 Milwaukee Social Register and Directory Page 107, John M. Herzfeld, 3477 N. Lake and handwritten 4640 N. Lake Dr.

 

                             Some  addresses from the Milwaukee City Directory:

1925 699 Shepard Hans M. and Charlotte

1935 3477 N. Lake Dr., John M., treasurer of Boston Store

1945 John and Olive, 4640 N. Lake Dr., Whitefish Bay

1955 John and Olive, 8330 N. Green Bay Rd, River Hills

 

Obituary, Milwaukee Sentinel, Saturday, January 10, 1970:" Herzfeld, John M. Jan. 7, 1970, aged 73 years, residence Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and 8330 N. Green Bay Rd., River Hills, husband of Olive (nee Lewis), father of Robert of Glen Ellyn, Ill., John Jr. of Oconomowoc, Mrs. Arnold (Charlotte) Nurock of Berkely, Calif., William Kiley of Hollywood, Calif., Mrs. Thomas Shalla Bolger of Madison, Wisconsin and Mrs. Paul (Olive) King of Seattle, Wash., brother of Richard P. of Shorewood; further survived by grandchildren. Private services at Feerick Funeral Home, 2025 E. Capitol Dr. at N. Frederick Ave., shorewood, Mon., at 4:30 p.m. Private entombment Forest Home Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Sun. 7 to 9 p.m. if desired contributions may be made to your favorite charity."

 

From Obituary in Milwaukee Journal

John Herzfeld Dies; age 73, retired vice president of the Boston Store died of Parkinson's disease in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. where he lived since 1965. He retired from the Boston Store in 1938 where he had joined the firm as a youth.  He was born in Milwaukee and attended the old German-English Academy. He was a member of the Town Club, Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee Athletic Club, Milwaukee Yacht Club and Ozaukee Country Club.  He was a WWI Army Veteran. John's son John Jr. operated the Herzfeld Furniture Store in Oconomowoc. Besides his brother and son he is survived by his wife, Olive, son Robert of Glen Ellyn, Ill, daughter Mrs. Arnold (Charlotte) Nurock of Berkeley, Calif., two stepsons, William Kiley of Redlands Calif., and Timothy Kiley of Los Angeles, two stepdaughters, Mrs. Thomas (Shalia) Bolger of

Madison and Mrs. Paul (Olive) King of Seattle, Wash.

+        20 M      ii.   Richard Phillip HERZFELD was born on 9 Jan 1898 and died on 7 Mar 1980.

 

 

 

20. Richard Phillip HERZFELD (Carl, Phillip, Herz Joel, Jakob, Salomon Joel) was born 9 Jan 1898 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.Richard died[37] on 7 Mar 1980 in Boca Raton and was buried in Mar 1980 in Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee[38] Sec. 36 blk. 37 & 38 T5, Crypt. He married[39]  Ethel Ann DAVIS on 22 Feb 1922 in Milwaukee. Ethel was born on 2 Oct 1896 in Milwaukee. She died on 11 Feb 1997, four months after her 100th birthday, in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida and was buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee. Richard was very well liked by all.

 

Ethel and Richard had twins that died at birth and Ethel was advised not to have any more children. Ethel seems to have been a bit spoiled, she would not allow Carole to become a buyer at the store and one time when her sister came home from France after being away many years she didn't even come to meet her when she arrived because she had a luncheon engagement. Richard bought her a house on Pine Lake for a Christmas Present one year. I have seen it and it is quite beautiful. Pine Lake was once the summer place of the Beer Barons and still is a wealthy community. Richard added a line of designer clothes to the store because Ethel liked to go to New York to shop.

 

           Ethel was the daughter of Oscar Frederic Davis (1855 Chicago-1913) his father was born in Wales and he owned Marine Boiler Works. Ethel's mother was Ernna Brustlein b.9 Jan 1872 in Mulhouse, France, Alsace Loraine section d.1962 Milwaukee, her parents came to America in 1875.  I believe Oscar also owned Windsor Manufacturing Company at 656 Mineral St., which made lead pipe and plumbing supplies.

 

          Ethel had a sister, Pearl Davis Weller, who became a friend of ours. She lived in France during WWII. Her husband had to become a French citizen when they moved to France in order to work there. He served in the war and he lost his life in the process. At the end or her life Pearl lived in Cedarburg, Wisconsin with a care giver and her family. Pearl owned the house they lived in, but she got round the clock care. She did fairly well for a 98 year old, but was starting to fail. Pearl was born 24 Apr 1894. Ethel and Pearl were the only two children in their family. Pearl died 3 Feb 1993 and is buried in the Davis cemetery plot at Forest Home in Milwaukee.

 

I believe Richard also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He took pictures and movies of wildlife for the Milwaukee Museum. In 1958 he took a 98 day trip photographing scenes in the Panama Canal area, South Seas and the far east. He was a museum research associate in photography[40].

 

In the 1939 social Register and Directory page 107:

          Richard P. (Ethel Ann Davis) 3541 N. Lake Drive, clubs: University Club, Milwaukee Yacht Club, Wisconsin Club, Athletic Club. Ethel's clubs: College Women's Club, College Endowment Association. Colleges: UW-Richard, Wellesley-Ethel, child-Carol Ann.

 

Who's Who 1954-1955 Richard b.9 Jan 1898 son of Carl H., A.B. University of Wisconsin married Ethel Davis Feb 22, 1922, one daughter Carol, lives at 3541 N. Lake Drive.

 

Richard quoted in Pine Lake by William F. Stark, 1971 wrote "my family. Carl Herzfeld, owned another Pine Lake Property from 1916-1923 (now owned by Casper #68).  My present property, part of the Sands Farm, was previously owned by Guido Hanson". The house at Pine Lake (5241 & 5247 Hwy 83) has two homes rented, the caretakers house, and the main house has servants quarters, a boat house, which is two stories with a pier and boat storage garage with gas pumps. There is a barn where Richard made furniture and a garage with living quarters for the chauffeur.

 

Obituary, The Milwaukee Journal, Sunday, March 9, 1980: Herzfeld, Richard, age 82, of 400 Alexander Palm Rd., Boca Raton, Fl. died Fri. at Boca Raton Community Hospital, Mr. Herzfeld moved to Boca Raton 11 years ago from Milwaukee, WI, where he had been president of Boston Store of Milwaukee. He is survived by his wife, Ethel, Boca Raton. Funeral services will be Mon. at the R. Jay Draser Funeral Home, Boca Raton, by Rev. Robert H. Simonton, Memorial services will be held at a later date in Milwaukee.

 

Richard and Ethel had the following children:

                26 F           i.   Carole A. HERZFELD was born on 9 Apr 1924 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. She died on 29 Nov 1972 in Fox Point, Milwaukee County and was buried[41] at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee. Carol died at her home at 6705 N. Holly Ct., Fox Point of an overdose of barbiturates. Services were held at the Weiss Funeral Home and the body was cremated. She had worked at the Milwaukee Journal as an artist from late 1947 to late 1949 and then briefly as a reporter in the society department. At the time of her death she was working as a receptionist for Dr. Saul F. Schwartz where she had worked for 15 yrs. She is buried at Forest Home Cemetery[42]. Carol attended Connecticut College and the Layton School of Art and had been a member of the Junior League.

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