Gottlieb Kreig 1851-1901

KREIG, KRIEG

Posted By: Joe Conroy (email)
Date: 7/7/2010 at 14:49:17

Carroll Sentinel
Carroll, Iowa
21 Jan 1901
Page 3

Sudden Death of Gottlieb Kreig.

The old adage, that "death comes like a thief at night," was forcibly impressed upon the minds of our citizens last Thursday evening, when the announcement of the sudden death of Gottlieb Kreig was made public. Deceased was an old-time and well known citizen of Carroll and none of his associates were aware of his illness, which was of short duration. About 10 o'clock Thursday forenoon Mr. Krieg complained of not feeling well and went to his home in the Third ward. He remained in bed during the day and seemed to be resting quietly. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon Mrs. Kreig asked the sick man if he desired anything to eat. Being advised in the affirmative, she went to the kitchen, prepared food, and on returning to her husband's bedside was astounded to find that he had died during her brief absence.

Deceased was one of the pioneer residents of this city, having settled here in the seventies. An interesting and pathetic history surrounds the life of deceased and while it would be of usual interest, it is best, perhaps, to remain untold. Besides a daughter, residing in Wyoming, deceased leaves a widow and three children, also a brother, Fred Kreig, of Breda, to mourn his death. He was a member of the order of Modern Woodmen and carried $1,000 life insurance. He was 49 years of age.

The funeral took place Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Woodmen and Turu-Verein societies, Rev. A. H. Dent, of the Baptist church, preaching an appropriate and thoughtful sermon over the remains of the deceased.

(Contributor note: Article alternately used 'Kreig' and 'Krieg.')