ROHMER, Augusta Louisa (Beltz) 1861-1900

ROHMER, BELTZ, SNYDER, BARTZ

Posted By: Bruce Kuennen (email)
Date: 10/21/2018 at 09:00:40

Mrs. Joseph Rohmer
Few deaths in this community have caused more profound sorrow in all circles than that of Mrs. Joseph Rohmer, which occurred at her home in this city last Thursday evening at half past seven o'clock, after many weeks of patient and oftimes terrible suffering. The illness of the deceased dates from last December and was caused by an ulcerated tumor which baffled the most skilled treatment. The ministrations of kind friends and relatives were lavished upon the sufferer to relieve, if possible, the agonizing pains she was called to endure. At last the wornout body gave up the unequal struggle and the end came peacefully as the weary child passes into slumber.
Augusta Louisa Beltz was a native of West Prussia, where she was born August 14. 1861. At the age of thirteen years she came with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Charles Beltz, to America, the family coming direct to this county. They first lived on a farm two miles east of New Hampton and were among the early settlers. In the rugged and trying life of the early days the maiden grew to womanhood and acquired those habits of energy and leadership which characterized her after life. Her marriage to Joseph Rohmer took place .January 26, 1879 and they at once made their home it this city, residing here continuous') since then. Seven children were born. to them; the eldest, Mrs. Percy Snyder, now residing in Dayton township Josie, Vend, Carl, Tillie, Clarence and Albert are at home. She leaves besides her husband and children an aged mother, Mrs. Charles Beltz, at Alexanderia, Minn , and five brothers and five sisters,all residing at considerable distances, and only two of whom were able to be here—Mr. Charles Beltz of Alexandria, Minn., and Mrs. L. Bartz Of Dayton township. The funera1 was held from the Congregational church Saturday afternoon it two o'clock, services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. S. W. Fuchs, of the Lutheran church, in both German and English. The firemen attended in a body as did also the Yeoman fraternity, both bringing beautiful floral emblems. The burial took place in Graceland cemetery. The light of life of a truly Christian wife and mother has gone out on earth to shine upon a fairer shore. Her life was one of devotion to family, church and friends and her presence will be sorely missed. The bereaved husband and the motherless little ones have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.

Source: New Hampton Gazette, September 6, 1900, accessed at New Hampton Public Library Digital Archives

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