Dettmann, Charles August 1853-1943

DETTMANN, MARKS, BOTHMER, SCHMIDT, BROWNSON, FLAGEL, BOEBKEN, COFFMAN, CHERNE

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Date: 2/1/2015 at 21:08:40

Charles August Dettmann

Charles August Dettmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dettmann, was born in Cummcrow, Hinterpommern, Germany, Jan. 18, 1853. Soon thereafter he came to America with his parents, settling in this section of Iowa where he came to spend the rest of his life. He was confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran church by Pastor Reptzach in 1806. On Sept. 24, 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Albertine Bothmer who preceded him in death March 10, 1938. To this union nine children were home of whom survive. In 1924 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and had been married 63 years at the time of Mrs. Dettmann’s death.

Until 1915 they lived on their farm near Garnavillo where their son Walter is now living. Is that year they moved to Garnavillo which has since been their home. For 12 years Mr. Dettmann was assessor for Garnavillo township. He served on the district school board, on the town council and a director of the Farmer’s State Bank when it was first organized. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church and for a number of years served on the church council.

Having been in failing health for some time, Mr. Dettman took a turn for the worse a week or so ago. He died Saturday morning, Feb. 20, after having reached the ripe old age of 90 years, one month and two days.

Left to mourn his death are nine children, Mrs. Amelia Schmidt, Mrs. Hallie Brownson, Mrs. Elenora Flagel and Mrs. Clara Boebken, all of Garnavillo; Wiliiam Dettman of Clayton township; Mrs. Alta Cherne of Joliet, Ill.; Walter Dettmann, Elmer Dettmann and Mrs. Rachel Coffman, all of Garnavillo. Beside his children he is survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers Hy. Dettman of Clayton township and Julius Dettman of Farmersburg; also a host of relatives and friends. His wife, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services were conducted at St. Paul’s Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Flesner. Interment was in the city cemetery.

Clayton County Register – February 25, 1943