WILLIAM C. DENNE 1859-1924

DENNE, MEIERKORD, HERMAN, KIRKEBY, BURROUGHS

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Date: 6/20/2005 at 18:03:55

WILLIAM C. DENNE 1859-1924

WAUKON, Ia., -- May 31 -- William C. Denne died at his home in this city Friday, May 23, after an illness of about two years duration, though he had not been confined to his home until the Saturday previous to his death.

Deceased was born in Calidorf, Lippe Detmold, Germany, April 23, 1859, and was 65 years of age. He remained in the fatherland and cared for his aged mother until 23 years of age. In 1882 he accompanied Henry Hansmeier to America, coming to Allamakee county, which had since been his home.

In 1888 he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Meierkord, her death occurring a year later. On September 4, 1889, he was married to Miss Louise Herman, who survives him. Two sons and two daughters were born to them, the sons having preceded their father in death. The daughters are Mrs. Olaf Kirkeby, of this city, and Mrs. Paul Burroughs, who with the mother are left to mourn the loss of a good husband and father.

Mr. Denne was an industrious thrifty man. He came to this country a poor emigrant, but by his frugality and hard work was able to acquire a competency and retire from his farm in Ludlow township four years ago and move to Waukon, where he erected a comfortable home for himself and family.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Zion Reformed Church of which he was an esteemed member, conducted by Rev. Ernst, with burial in Oakland Cemetery.

Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, 6/1/1924 - contributed by Mary Durr