Ziezo, Theodore - 1846 - 1928

ZIEZO, SEESAW, ZIESAW, SCHLITTER

Posted By: Connie Ellis (email)
Date: 3/22/2014 at 19:57:43

SOURCE: MONONA LEADER, October 24, 1928 or October 31, 1928 issue from the files at the Monona Historical Society and Museum, Monona, Iowa
Contributor: Connie Ellis - Schlitter/Ziezo Family researcher

NOTE OF THE TRANSCRIBER: The Monona Leader spelled his last name two different ways, and both spellings were incorrect. The correct spelling is ZIEZO, which is the way it appears on the family tombstone at the Council Hill Cemetery near the former village of Watson, Iowa near Monona, Iowa.

Theodore Seesaw, an aged resident of Allamakee County living north of Watson, died on Monday, October 21, 1928 after a lingering illness of several years. He had reached the age of 82 years. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Watson Church.

Theodore Ziesaw was born in Pomern, Germany December 24, 1846 and died at his home northeast of Watson, Allamakee County on October 21, 1928. Mr. Ziesaw came to America at the age of 23 in 1869. After arriving in America he worked in a Chicago lumberyard for six months and then came west with his relatives locating in the southwestern part of Allamakee County. He, together with relatives, lived through the days of pioneer hardships helping clear the land which became their home.

He was a member of the Watson Evangelical Church for 44 years becoming a member during the pastorate of Rev. F. Illian. He served as a trustee for at least fifteen years and at various times for a number of years held other offices in the church such as steward and exhorter. As long as it was possible for him to do so he was faithful in his attendance at public worship and up until his death gave of his substance to help carry on the work of the kingdom.

Mr. Ziesaw proved himself to be an energetic worker, a good friend, and neighbor and was respected by all who knew him.

There remains to mourn his death one brother, Albert, who lived with the deceased all the years while in America and who at present resides at the old home. There is also one sister, Mrs. Adolph Schlitter, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at Watson Evangelical Church and burial at the Council Hill Cemetery, Rev. R.W. Berg officiating.

NOTE: Theodore came to America in 1869 with his sister, Caroline, her husband Adolph Schlitter and their three little children who were under the age of seven.