Goetz, William died 1895

GOETZ

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 6/1/2013 at 15:36:37

Postville Graphic, Thur., 24 Oct. 1895.

DIED- At the residence of his father, in Waukon, Oct. 19, 1895, of consumption, William Goetz, aged 18 years, 7 months and 21 days.

He was born in Guttenberg, Iowa, and came with his father to Waukon about six years ago. He was an active, intelligent, excellent young man; highly and best esteemed by those who best knew him. Two years ago he went to Clayton and took full charge of the lumber yard and performed the duties well till a few months ago he went to Dakota on account of consumptive tendency, but declining gradually he returned home to Waukon about two months ago, and since life gradually faded away. He died in the full assurance of a blessed immortality. The funeral services were held at the house Monday morning, conducted by Rev. S. R. Ferguson assisted by Rev. R. L. VanNice. The remains were taken to Guttenberg for interment.- Waukon Democrat.

Deceased was a nephew of our townsman, Geo. W. Goetz. The Modern Woodman of Clayton and Guttenberg took charge of the burial service according to their beautiful and impressive ceremony.

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