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Peter Bender Passes Away
Died at Humphrey, Neb. After
a Brief Illness.
The life's history of Peter Bender closed on Friday, April 9,
1915 and is a record of many years of usefulness and many good deeds faithfully
performed.
About two weeks ago he caught a severe cold which kept him
indoors until last Monday, when he decided to drive to town. The trip was too
much for him and he got chilled, which caused a relapse which turned into
pneumonia from which he never rallied, gradually growing worse until the Death
Angel came to release him of his suffering. The call did not find him
unprepared, however, for he had made peace with his Maker and was prepared to
go.
Peter Bender was born 62 years ago in Menamebach,
Germany, and with his parents came to America
when he was 4 years old. They first located in Henry,
Illinois, where he grew to manhood. In 1876 he was united in
marriage to Kate Hatzbuehler, who preceded him to her eternal home in 1894. Nine
children were born to this union, seven of whom are living, namely: William,
George, Charles, Edward, Mrs. C. P. Hittner, Mrs. J. R. Ternus and Mrs. Charles
Waglie, all of whom reside in or near Cornlea, excepting Mrs. Waglie, who
resides at Cedar Rapids.
In 1895 he was united in marriage to Kate Tohlen and to this
union five children were born, four of whom are living. They are Dan, Nellie,
Marguerite and John, all of whom are residing at the old home place just
southwest of town.
All of the above named children and a loving and devoted wife
are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father and husband. Besides his
wife and children he leaves three brothers, John and Joseph of Humphrey and
Henry of Cornlea and three sisters, Mrs. Steve German of Humphrey, Mrs. Ed
Liebel of Elgin and Mrs. Fred VanAckeren of Cedar
Rapids, to mourn his departure.
There are few better men living than was Mr. Bender. He
easily made acquaintances and his strong personality soon numbered these
acquaintances as his friends. Personally he was a pleasant, unassuming and
kindly man. He was strictly honest, diligent, practical in his ideas, obliging
and accommodating and was highly respected by all who knew him.
By hard work and honest toil he was able to accumulate a
large portion of this world's wealth. He was the owner of several fine farms,
besides a number of business and resident places in the village
of Cornlea.
Requeim high mass and funeral services at which Rev. Fr.
Simon officiated were largely attended last Monday morning at the Sacred Heart
church, of which the deceased was a member. Interment was made in the St.
Francis cemetery at Humphrey beside the remains of his first wife.
Those from a distance who were present at the funeral were
John and George Hatzenbuehler and John Greiner of Lincoln; County Judge
Ratterman, Jerry Carrig, Carl Rhode, Charles Carrig and Henry Lachnit of
Columbus; John Muck, Peter Schad, M. J. Ramaekers and Sam Connelly of Linday;
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Liebel, Joseph and Henry Liebel of Elgin; Chester Waegli and Mr.
and Mrs. Fred VanAckeren of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Georg Shumacher of Elgin, and a
large number of Humphrey friends of the family. - Humphrey
(Neb.) Democrat.
Henry New Republican
- April 15, 1915
Transcribed
and Contributed by: Nancy Piper
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