Manitowoc Herald-Times, 13 Feb 1940
KAZDA
Wencil Kazda, 86, retired contractor, died last
night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Wyseman of 1117 South Ninth
street.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30
a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Kazda was born in Bohemia in 1853 and
accompanied his parents to Cooperstown in 1858. Fifty-five years ago he came to
this city, engaging in blacksmithing and other work. He entered the general
contracting business and built a number of larger homes on the north side of
the river. He was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge.
Mr. Kazda served four years as a member of the
County Board from the Fourth ward.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Wyseman, both of
this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from
Wednesday noon until the hour of services.
