Moll, William 1858 - 1947

MOLL, KOEVENIG

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 9/8/2014 at 23:20:34

Postville Herald, Wed., 7 Jan. 1948.

William Moll, 89, a pioneer businessman of Postville and one of the oldest residents of this community, passed away at his home in this city last Wednesday after only a few hours illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Schutte Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frederick R. Ludwig officiating. Interment was in Postville Cemetery where services were in charge of the Masonic Lodge of which he had been a member for nearly 50 years.

Mr. Moll was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, June 29, 1858, and in his youth came to the United States and located at Postville.

He was married to Louise Koevenig October 10, 1883, and Postville had always been the family home.

Mr. Moll for many years was associated with the business life of Postville. For several years he operated a restaurant and was manager of the Farmers Telephone Company.

He served as councilman of Postville from 1902 to 1906 and was active in other community affairs.

His wife passed away several years ago and there are no surviving immediate relatives save several nieces and nephews.

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Submitter is not related.

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