1876 — 2026
150th Anniversary
Memorial Observance
A celebration of Bayside Cemetery and the lives that shaped Sturgeon Bay
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Date Saturday |
Time 2:00 PM |
Location The Chapel at |
For 150 years, Bayside Cemetery has been the resting place of the pioneers, veterans, families, and neighbors who built our community. Please join us as we honor their memory and celebrate this milestone in Sturgeon Bay’s history.
“Cemetery Tours · Refreshments · Who’s Who in History”
Program of the Day
Part One
Gathering & Reflection
- Music from the choir and singers
- An introduction and brief history of the cemetery’s significance, honoring the many people buried here who shaped Sturgeon Bay
- Personal stories shared from the community
Part Two
The Service
| Welcome, Invocation & Prayer | Rev. James Gomez |
| Message | Father Tony Birdsall |
| Closing Prayer, Comments & Blessing | Rev. Cory Dahl |
Part Three
Names & Places
- Readings of significant names with brief histories, presented by Amy Frank of the Door County Historical Society and Meredith Renard of the Daughters of the American Revolution
- Music from the choir and singers
- 21-Gun Salute honoring our veterans, followed by Taps
Immediately Following
Cemetery Tours & Refreshments
Walk the grounds, meet the storytellers, and discover the people behind the names — the “Who’s Who” of Sturgeon Bay’s history laid to rest at Bayside.
All Are Welcome
Whether you have family resting at Bayside or simply care about the history of Sturgeon Bay, we warmly invite you to join us for this once-in-a-lifetime gathering. Bring your memories, your stories, and your community.
Bayside Cemetery
3890 Bay Shore Drive · Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-5322
Honoring 150 years of dignity, remembrance, and community.
Bayside Cemetery Association · Est. 1876