Welzel, Louis 1866-1906

WELZEL

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 3/31/2014 at 01:23:06

Louis Welzel was born in Grand Meadow township, Clayton county, Iowa, 19 Nov. 1866, and died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Welzel, on Monday, 11 Feb. 1906, aged 39 years, 2 months and 21 days. His latest illness began about 2 weeks ago, yet few of the people of Postville knew of it until last Sunday afternoon when the tolling bell from the steeple of the St. Paul's Lutheran church spoke out the passing of another soal.

Afflicted from childhood up with a frail constitution he was denied many of the pleasures of the average person is heir to, yet he never complained of his misfortune to those about him, but always had a cheery word and a pleasant smile for all. All his life was spent beneath the parental roof and assisted his venerable parents in the conduct and management of the farm. Seldom indeed did he come to town, preferring the peaceful quiet of the home and the association with father and mother to all else. He was a young man of high ideals and splendid character, honest, upright, charitable and kind, his life was and example worthy of emulation, and today we doubt not he is basking in the smiles of Him who said "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest."

He is survived by his father, mother, four brothers and a sister, who have the sympathy of all in their hour of bereavement and sorrow.

The funeral was held from St. Paul's Lutheran church Tuesday, Feb. 13th, at one o'clock p.m., conducted by Rev. M. O. Puhl, and despite the fact that the most severe snow storm of the winter was in progress a large number of friends were present. Interment was made in Postville cemetery.

Card of Thanks
To the many friends who by deed and word have so kindly assisted us during the illness and after the death of our beloved son, Louis, we hereby return our heartfelt thanks.
Mr. and Mrs. John Welzel

~Postville Review, 2/16/1906