Naomi Lucy Lear
Frank Joseph Harmacek was born February 23, 1903, in Milladore Twp., Wood Co., WI, and died February 17, 1993, in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, at age 89. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. He is the son of Joseph Harmacek of Manitowoc Co., WI, and Anna "Annie" Beranek of Casco, Kewaunee Co., WI.
Naomi Lucy Lear was born April 30, 1914, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, and died July 17, 2004, in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, at age 90. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. She is the daughter of Frank Arthur Lear of Green Lake Co., WI, and Edythe "Eda" Lewis of Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Frank Joseph Harmacek and Naomi Lucy Lear were married Saturday, April 11, 1942, at the First Methodist church, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Frank Joseph Harmacek and Naomi Lucy (Lear) Harmacek had one child:
Frank Lear Harmacek: Born about 1946 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI. Married Saturday, August 11, 1969, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, to Joanne Marlene Hilke: Born Unknown. Lived in Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Hilke of Manitowoc, WI. Justin Lear Harmacek was born December 19, 1975, in Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada.
TIMELINE
Frank Joseph Harmacek was born February 23, 1903, in Milladore Twp., Wood Co., WI.
Edythe "Eda" Lewis and Frank Arthur Lear
Edythe "Eda" Lewis, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, 1905.
Frank Arthur Lear, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Edythe "Eda" (Lewis) Lear, George R. Hanson, and Mamie Hanson, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1906. George R. Hanson was a Bartender who remained unmarried and lived with his widowed mother for many years, finally marrying in his 50s. Mamie Hanson remains a mystery.
Lloyd Lewis Lear was born July 3, 1907, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Lucy A. (Towne) (Lear) Barnes died July 21, 1907, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Frank Arthur Lear, Lloyd Lewis Lear, and Edythe "Eda" (Lewis) Lear, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, 1907.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 30, 1910 shows Frank A. Lear (age 36) born in Wisconsin to New Hampshire-born parents is a department store manager renting his home at 603 Royalton Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 4 years, Edith Lear (age 30) born in Wisconsin to Swedish and Danish-born parents. Also living there are their children, all born in Wisconsin: Loyd L. Lear (age 2); and Herbert A. Lear (age 6/12).
Shown above is the WWI Draft Registration Report for Frank Arthur Lear.
Naomi Lucy Lear was born April 30, 1914, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Lloyd, Naomi and Herbert Lear, about 1916
Standard History of Waupaca County, Wisconsin, by John M. Ware, 1917 FRANK A. LEAR. It is the business of every man to get ahead in the world, to provide for himself and those dependent upon him, and to perform with all clue diligence and faithfulness those duties which are a part of home making and citizenship. From the time he was a boy, with a boy's strength, Frank A. Lear has proved equal to all emergencies, and by hard work and much self-denial has reached a comfortable position in life. He is now living in Waupaca Township, and is applying his energies to truck farming and poultry raising. He has had a long and active experience in mercantile and other lines, and is widely known over the county. He was born in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, September 13, 1873, a son of Benjamin C. and Lucy A. (Towne) Lear. His paternal grandfather, Asa Lear, spent all his life at Sunapee, New Hampshire. The maternal grandfather, Moody Towne, married a Miss Stimpson, whose father was Colonel Stimpson, having attained that rank by active service in the Revolutionary war. Benjamin C. Lear, who was born in Sunapee, New Hampshire, was educated both in public and private schools. His wife, a native of Londonderry, New Hampshire, was also well educated. Benjamin Lear was an all-around mechanic, did much engineering work, and later became a mining engineer. It was in the decade of the '40s that he located in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, settling at what is now Berlin. He helped build the first bridge over the Fox River. From Wisconsin he went out to the Black Hills mining district before the Custer massacre, and continued mining at many points in the West, and lost his life while still engaged in that work. He was drowned in a canyon of the Colorado River. Besides the Revolutionary soldier already mentioned the family lineage contains a number of military records. Benjamin Lear's brother, W. C. Lear, saw active military service in the Black Hills, and subsequently died at Berlin, Wisconsin. A brother of Lucy A. Towne was a soldier in the Civil war, and died while at Andersonville prison. Two other brothers of Benjamin Lear, George and Leolen, were members of a Massachusetts regiment in the war. Mrs. Lucy A. (Towne) Lear died at Waupaca, Wisconsin, July 21, 1907. Her children by her first marriage were: Viola, Effie, Herbert, Ella, George and Frank A. The son Herbert was in the West during the early days, engaged in supplying meat for the army post at Fort Laramie, and he is now supposed to be a resident of New Zealand, engaged in the sheep business. George went to Nome, Alaska, during the gold excitement in that region. The daughter Viola married H. R. Douglas, who for a number of years was in the employ of a million-dollar corporation at Fargo, North Dakota, and who died in 1915, his widow now living at Seattle, Washington. Mrs. Lucy Lear married for her second husband Cyrus B. Barnes, who was a Civil war veteran, serving with Company I of the Seventh Wisconsin Infantry, a part of the famous Iron Brigade. He died in California in 1914. Frank A. Lear lived in Green Lake County until he was eleven years of age, and gained his first training in the public schools there. He then removed with his mother to Fremont, Waupaca County, and entered the Fremont high school. He was unusually bright and a hard student, and finished the course of that school when fifteen years of age. In the meantime, at the age of twelve, he had been working on Wolf River during the logging seasons. He has never been at a loss to support himself, and early in life he developed those qualities of self-reliance which take a man far in the struggle for success. After leaving school he spent fourteen months in the employ of Oliver Allerton in the mercantile business at Antigo, Wisconsin. He then learned the trade of painting with the Thompson Carriage Company of Oshkosh, but had to give up that work since it was too confining and made inroads upon his health. For one season after that he had a millinery shop at Waupaca, and then in 1897 he entered the service of the Cohen Brothers when they established their large department store at Waupaca. He was one of the most trusted and efficient men carrying the responsibilities of that business, and remained in their employ for thirteen years. In the meantime he bought a farm in Waupaca Township, near the city limits, made the improvements to his liking, including the erection of good buildings, and in August, 1911, he moved with his family to his farm home and is now enjoying a good income from his truck farming and poultry raising. In politics Mr. Lear is independent. In April, 1916, he was elected clerk of Waupaca Township. Fraternally his chief interest is in Masonry, and he has taken nearly all the degrees in that ancient order. He is affiliated with Waupaca Lodge, No. 123, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; Waupaca Chapter, No. 39, Royal Arch Masons; Crusade Commandery, No. 17, Knights Templar, at Stevens Point; the Scottish Rite Consistory, at Milwaukee, and Tripoli Shrine, at Milwaukee. Mr. Lear has a happy family. In September, 1905, he married Miss Edith Lewis, who was born in Waupaca July 22,1879. Her parents were Gustav and Julia (Andersen) Lewis, of Waupaca. Three children have been born to their marriage: Lloyd Lewis, born July 3, 1907; Herbert Arthur, born November 11, 1909, and Naomi Lucy, born April 30, 1914.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Frank A. Lear (age 46) born in Wisconsin to New Hampshire-born parents is a Stock Farm Farmer owning his farm without a mortgage in Waupaca Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Edith Lear (age 40) born in Wisconsin to Swedish and Danish-born parents. Also living there are their children, all born in Wisconsin: Lloyd L. Lear (age 12); Herbert A. Lear (age 10); and Naomi L. Lear (age 5).
Appleton Post Crescent, Appleton, WI April 25, 1928
Frank Axtel and Frank Lear living on route 6 east of Waupaca are both being treated by a local physician with anti-toxin as a safeguard against rabies. The dog bit a hog and a sheep the same day that it bit the two men, and both animals died. The men did not realize the seriousness of the matter until recently when it developed that dogs in Waupaca county have been found to be infected with rabies, and ordered by the city to be shot upon sight of running loose. As it takes forty days for the disease to develop, Mr. Lear and Mr. Axtel decided not to take any chances. Twenty-one anti-toxin treatments must be taken in each case.
Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI April 28, 1928
Police Dog Rabid, Three Men Bitten
A strange German police dog in the Harrington community in Waupaca county, which became rabid, bit David Jensen, Harold Axtell and Frank Lear, and attacked a sheep and some hogs. The animal was killed. The city of Waupaca has put a ban on dogs running at large.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Frank A. Lear (age 56) born in Wisconsin to New Hampshire-born parents is a general farmer of his own farm living in Waupaca Twp., Waupaca Co., WI and first married at age 32 and having a radio. Living with him is his wife, Edith Lear (age 50) born in Wisconsin to Swedish and Danish-born parents. Also living there are their unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin: Lloyd L. Lear (age 22); and Naomi L. Lear (age 15).
Naomi Lucy Lear was a member of the 1932 Graduation Class of Waupaca High School, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1940, shows Neoma Lear (age 25) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School, is an unmarried Office Assistant in a Physician's Office, and is Lodging in at the Caroline Kuecker residence, 429 North 10th Street, 4th Ward, City of Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI.
Frank Joseph Harmacek and Naomi Lucy Lear were married Saturday,
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Thursday, April 16, 1942
Miss Naomi Gear Becomes Bride of Frank Harmacek
Announcement has been made of the Marriage of Naomi D. Gear. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gear of Waupaca, and Frank J. Harmacek of Manitowoc. The wedding took place on Saturday, April 11, at the First Methodist church in Waupaca. Mr. Harmacek formerly lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harmacek south of Milladore, but is now employed as a state milk tester. The couple will make their home at Manitowoc.
The Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, Saturday, April 11, 1942
Lear – Harmacek Nuptials Are Read Today
Exchanging vows and rings at a ceremony at the First Methodist church at Waupaca at 2 o’clock this afternoon, Miss Naomi L. Lear of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Lear of Waupaca, and Frank J. Harmacek, son of Mrs. Anna Harmacek, 1401 South 11th street, were married by the Rev. Edward H. Langdon. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lear, the bride’s brother and sister-in-law, were the only attendants. The bride wore a redingote of white wool crepe with a sweetheart hat of white violets. She carried a bouquet of gardenias and white roses. Mrs. Lear wore a blue frock and carried a bouquet of souvenir roses. C. H. Peterson of Menasha, uncle of the bride, was soloist at the ceremony. He sang “Calm as the Night” and “O Promise Me.” A reception is being held at the home of the bride’s parents in Waupaca this afternoon. Members of the two families and a few intimate friends were the only guests. After a wedding trip through the southern states, Mr. Harmacek and his bride will be at home after May 1st at 526 South 30th street in this city. Mr. Harmacek is field man for the Pure Milk Products Cooperative.
Edith, Naomi and Frank Lear
Herbert
Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Monday, June 24, 1957
Herbert Lear
Herbert Lear, 47, Waupaca, died early this morning at Wisconsin General Hospital, Madison, following a month's illness. A construction electrician, he had been employed recently in Stevens Point by Otto Lind and Son Electric Service. Mr. Lear was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lear, Waupaca, and a nephew of R. B. Lewis, 505 S. Michigan Ave. He is survived by his wife, Alma; three children, Mary Ann, Charles and Dennis, at home; his parents, and a brother, Lloyd, Waupaca. The Holly Funeral Home,, Waupaca, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Tuesday, June 25, 1957
Lear Rites Thursday
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca, for Herbert Lear, 47, Waupaca. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. Mr. Lear died Monday in Madison. An electrician, he had been employed in Stevens Point recently by Otto Lind and Son Electric Service.
Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Tuesday, August 13, 1957
The R. B. Lewises To Attend Waupaca Anniversary Event
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Lewis, 505 South Michigan avenue, will be in Waupaca Sunday afternoon when Mr. Lewis' brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lear celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The Lears will greet relatives and friends at their home from 2 to 4 o'clock, with a buffet supper for relatives following from 5 to 7 o'clock. Mrs. Lear is the former Edith Lewis. Her six brothers and sisters-in-law and her brother-in-law and sister will be among the guests. They are Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lewis, Seattle, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lewis, New Liepzig, N. D., Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Lewis, Neenah, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lewis, Waupaca, the R. B. Lewises, Stevens Point, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Peterson, Menasha. Also present for the event will be the Lears' two sons, Lloyd and Herbert Lear, Waupaca, their daughter, Naomi, who is married and lives in Manitowoc, as well as the R. B. Lewises' son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis, and two children, Billy and Bobby, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who have been visiting at the Lewis home here since Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lear were married in Waupaca on Sept. 13, 1905. Mr. Lear, who is retired, was associated with the First National Bank at Waupaca for many years. He is well-known in Stevens Point Masonic circles.
Frank Arthur Lear died November 23, 1962, at Bethany Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co, WI, at age 89. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Tuesday, November 27, 1962
Menasha Deaths
Ex-Businessman, Frank Lear, Dies
WAUPACA - Funeral services were conducted for Frank A. Lear, 89, of 114 N. State St., Waupaca, at 1 p.m. today at Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca, by members of Waupaca Masonic Lodge. Mr. Lear died Friday at Bethany Home, Waupaca, where he and his wife lived since February of this year. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca. Mr. Lear for many years was director of the First National Bank, Waupaca. He worked in Antigo after high school graduation and later opened and operated a millinery shop in Waupaca. In 1897 he worked for Cohen Bros. Department Store, Waupaca. Thirteen years later he purchased a farm in the Town of Waupaca and went into the truck farming and poultry raising business. Mr. Lear was married Sept. 13, 1905 to Edith Lewis of Waupaca. Survivors, in addition to his wife, are a son, Lloyd, Waupaca; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Harmacek, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ella Allerton, Wisconsin Rapids; and four grandchildren.
Frank Lear Harmacek and Joanne Marlene Hilke were married Saturday, August 11, 1969, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI.
The Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, Monday, August 11, 1969
Promises Are Made Before Altar
Miss Joanne Marlene Hilke became the bride of Frank L. Harmacek at 4 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Hilke of 824 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, are parents of the bride and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harmacek of 3116 Coolidge Pl., Manitowoc, are parents of the groom. Miss Jane Dufek was maid of honor and Roger Woehl was best man. David Hilke and Erik Hilke were ushers. The bride wore a champagne colored empire waisted gown fashioned with a lace bodice, ruffled neckline and long lace sleeves. A green satin gown with a lace bodice was worn by the maid of honor. She wore a daisy wreath headpiece and carried a bouquet of daisies. A dinner was served at Hotel Manitowoc. The couple will reside in Tacoma, Wash. The bride was graduated in 1967 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and in 1968 from Patricia Stevens, Milwaukee. The groom was graduated in 1966 from Lincoln High School and is serving with the U. S/ Army stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash.
Edith "Eda" (Lewis) Lear died June 13, 1972, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 92. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Thursday, June 15, 1972
Mrs. Edith Lear
WAUPACA - Mrs. Edith Lear, 92, a resident of Bethany Home, died here at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday. A life-long resident of the area, she was born in Waupaca July 22, 1879, and married Kenneth Lear Sept. 13, 1905. He preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1962. Survivors include one son, Lloyd, Waupaca; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Naomi) Harmacek, Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Clara) Peterson, Menasha; three brothers, Irving Lewis, Waupaca, Reuben Lewis, Stevens Point and Phillip Lewis, Neenah; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Holly Funeral Home,, with the Rev. Eugene Gauerke officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today, and until the time of service Friday.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Wednesday, September 19, 1973
Clarence George
WAUPACA - Clarence George, 76, of 525 Larson St., died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. Born in Rock Creek, Kan. Dec. 30, 1896, he married Lucy Manley who preceded him in death. On Jan. 20, 1960, he married Alma Lear in Waupaca. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Waupaca Masonic Lodge No. 123, Waupaca Masonic Chapter No. 39 and the Clintonville Commandery. Mr. George also operated a general store in Blaine in Portage County from 1929 to 1953. He is survived by his widow; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Parsons, Waupaca; two stepsons, Frank Lear Oshkosh, and Dennis Lear, Waupaca; one brother, Chester, Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Mrs. Esther Coulson, Silver Spring, Md.; and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca, with the Rev. Barry Shaw officiating. Burial will be in the Lone Pine Cemetery in Portage County. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m.
Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI Wednesday, September 19, 1973
Clarence George, 76, Waupaca, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Appleton. He was a former manager of a general store in Blaine. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca, where friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Barry Shaw will officiate, and burial will be in Lone Pine Cemetery, Almond. Waupaca Lodge No. 123, F&AM, of which Mr. George was a member, will hold Masonic services at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. George was born Dec. 30, 1896, in Rock Creek, Kan., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Enos George. He later moved to Blaine, where he managed a general store from 1929 until 1953. He had resided in Waupaca for many years. His first wife, Lucy Manley, preceded him in death. He then married Alma Lear on Jan. 20, 1960, in Waupaca. Mr. George is survived by his wife, a step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Parsons, Waupaca; two stepsons, Frank Lear, Oshkosh, and Dennis, Waupaca; one brother, Chester George, Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Mrs. Esther Coulson, Silver Spring, Md., and four step-grandchildren.
Frank Joseph Harmacek died February 17, 1993, in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, at age 89. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Naomi Lucy (Lear) Harmacek died July 17, 2004, in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, at age 90. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI, July 23, 2004
Naomi L. Harmacek
Naomi L. Harmacek, age 90, formerly 3116 Coolidge Place, Manitowoc, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Harmony House of Manitowoc East.
Naomi was born April 30, 1914, at Waupaca, daughter of the late Frank A. and Edith Lewis Lear. She grew up and was educated in Waupaca and graduated from Waupaca High School with the class of 1932. On April 11, 1942, she married Frank J. Harmacek. Frank preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1993. Naomi was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a former member and a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star #196 and a past president of the United Commercial Travelers.
Survivors include her son: Frank L. (Joanne) Harmacek, Chetwynd, British Colombia; two grandchildren: Justin (Tanya) Harmacek, Chetwynd, B.C.; and Jessica (Casey) Maye, Fort McMurray, Alberta; four great-grandchildren: Walker and Hunter Maye and Brook and Kaylee Harmacek; nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by two brothers: Lloyd and Herbert Lear.
Memorial funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at the First Presbyterian Church, 502 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Chris Schwab will officiate with burial to take place at Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, at a later date.
Relatives and friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church after 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the Harmacek family.
Christian H. Thiel was born July 21, 1889, in Royalton, Waupaca Co., WI. He was married with two children and living in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, on June 5, 1917.