Stadelmeier, Casper 1825-1916

STADELMEIER, KRIEG, MENGE

Posted By: Monica
Date: 4/12/2012 at 22:08:27

I am not related and have no further info. The source is an old scrapbook belonging to Clara "Jones" McCartney, obituaries are glued in a book, not many with dates on them.

died on May 10, 1916.

MR. STADELMEIER FUNERAL FRIDAY
An Early Pioneer Settler of Clayton County Laid To Rest In Mt. Harmony Cemetery.

Casper Stadelmeier was born June 15, 1825, in Wurtemburg, Germany. In 1851 he sailed "across the ocean blue" and settled in Clayton county, Iowa--thus becoming one of its earliest settlers. He was known as an upright, thrifty man, who was always ready to do a favor for anyone at anytime and in any way.

In 1850 he was united in the holy bonds of wedlock with Barbara Krieg. To this union nine children were born, five of whom died in infancy, and then three dying later on, leaving Mrs. Mary Menge the only one surviving. For many years ago he lost the wife who died May 10, 1870. A singular coincidence being that the mother died May 10, 1870 and now after 46 years on the same day, May 10, the husband followed her to the "Great Beyond". Among his grandchildren he was greatly respected and loved, as he was always ready to join in with them and watch over them as they romped and played.

He lived with his son-in-law and family in peace and comfort for thirty-two years prior to his demise. In all these years he had never had a serious illness and it was this great constitution which bore him though all these years. But in December of the past year he became weaker and almost constantly remained in his bed since then. On Thursday, May 4, his debility increased and his condition took a serious turn. But he again rallied on Monday, for his senses of sight and hearing returned. He bade the members of his family farewell, and quietly awaited the coming of the "Reaper". At 2:10 a.m., on Wednesday, May 10, he passed to the "Great Beyond." His chair will be vacant and the voice will be heard no more, but he will live forever in memory.

Rev. S. Hansel conducted the services at the house and at the grave where he was laid to rest in the Mt. Harmony Cemetery near Elkport. The songs chosen were "Asleep is Jesus" and "Saved by Grace" and were sung beautifully by the Wood Center Male Quartet, consisting of Mesars. Claude and Earl Rulon, Emory and Clifford Ash; and a German solo by Mrs. C. D. Beck. there relatives and friends from all the surrounding towns who came to pay their last respects to their old friend and neighbor. Again at the cemetery a large assemblage met them from Elkport and vicinity, his former home.
He was a very industrious person and was a great mechanic. Now his hands are folded peacefully upon his breast.

He leaves to mourn his death, his daughter, Mrs. Louis Menge, besides four grandchildren, Charles and Alice Menge and Mrs. Martha Peet of
Edgewood, and Mr. Wm. Schultz of Waterloo.

The pallbearers were Myron Alger, A. B. Durfey, John Rhines, Henry Putz, John Putz and John Welterlen.
Those from afar who attended the burial were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Witt and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krieg from Elkader, Mr. Fred Rieck of Luzerne, Mr. Wm. Schultz of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koehn, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Krieg and others of Elkport.