Ruckdaschel, John Ernst 1821-1900

RUCKDASCHEL, HASH, HOSCH, SEIFERT, THOMA, DICKMAN, KLUSS

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall (email)
Date: 4/14/2009 at 19:04:30

John Ernst Ruckdaschel was born the 11th of April, 1821, in Weissenstadt, Bavaria, Germany. He learned the blacksmith trade and traveled over the world for a good while, as nearly every mechanic did in those days. He married, in 1845, Catharine Hash [Hosch]. This union was blessed with eight children. In the old country were born John R., living in Nebraska, the deceased wife of Rev. Seifert, in Clayton Center, and Dorothea, Mrs. J. Thoma. While crossing the ocean on the ship 'Carioland' a son was born and baptized on the ship, who was given the names Ludwig Christian. In America were born John R., in Grand Meadow, Mrs. Anna Dickman, in Garnevillo township, Margaretta, wife of Will Kluss.

They came to this country in 1853, residing at Guttenberg and then in Reed township, where he rented forty acres and then bought 280 and afterwards 300 acres. He was a very diligent farmer and made quite a fortune getting to be quite wealthy. He ceased farming about 1892 and has lived in Postville since. After long suffering he died Saturday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock and was buried Monday afternoon, Rev. Gass, Leifert and Bockelman, pastor of the German Lutheran church [in Postville], of which E. Ruckdaschel had been a lifelong member, conducted the ceremonies. He is survived by his aged wife, six children, thirty-eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

~Postville Review, July 6, 1900

Unpublished obit for Mr. Ruckdaschel
 

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