Minger, Benjamin 1847-1915

MINGER, ALBRIGHT, LEIGH

Posted By: Keith Schrader (email)
Date: 2/9/2010 at 21:05:35

- Guttenberg Press, April 1, 1915 -

PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES AWAY.
Benjamin Minger was born in Mulchi, Canton Bern, Switzerland, Oct. 11, 1847, and died at Guttenberg, Iowa, Mar 28, 1915, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 11 days.

At the age of 7 years he came to America with his parents, sisters and brothers; and located near New Philadelphia, Ohio, where they resided until the Spring of 1856, when they immigrated to Iowa, settling on a farm near Guttenberg, where he lived until 11 years ago, when he retired and moved to this city, where he resided until his death.

On June 27, 1862, he was united in marriage to Miss Elise Albright, who preceded him in death nearly 17 years ago.

Six children were born to them, Albert, William and Emma at home, Amanda, of Dubuque, Iowa and Mrs. Frank Leigh, of Chance, South, Dakota. Deceased had been ailing for some time and all that loving hands could do and medical knowledge could suggest was done for him to ward off death but all to no avail. He was a patient sufferer and had not given up hope for recovery until the Angel of Death called him to that world, where there is happiness forever.

Mr. Minger was an ambitious man during his entire life and was a kind and true husband, father and friend, always ready with heart and hand to do kind acts for others which won him many friends. Besides his children, his death is sadly mourned by a large number of relatives and friends by whom he will be sadly missed.

Funeral services were held at the Minger home Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in the City Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hoffman.