Adam, Peter died 1927

ADAM, PANIAN

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 8/29/2019 at 09:17:08

Clayton County Register, Thur., 21 Apr. 1927. Guttenberg column.

Peter Adam, one of Guttenberg's long time, highly regarded residents, passed away on Wednesday evening of last week at nine o'clock at his home in this city, at the age of 78 years, after an illness of long duration. Deceased was born in Tschnembel, Krain Austria, where he was united in marriage with Miss Katherine Panian. A number of years ago Mr. Adam and family came to America, settling at Guttenberg, Iowa, where he spent the remainder of his life. For many years Mr. Adam was successfully engaged in business on Depot street in this city. Mr. Adam was a man who stood for justice and righteousness at all times, and one of a pleasing personality, which won for him many friends during life. He was a good and true husband, father and friend. always ready with heart and hand to give assistance to the needy. During his illness all was done for him that could be done to save his life, but all failed when the Angel of Death called him to the Great Beyond on Wednesday evening of last week. He was a faithful member of the Catholic church. His death is deeply mourned by his widow, one son, John Adam, of Guttenberg; two sisters residing in Austria, and numerous other relatives and friends who will all sadly miss this good man. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic church in Guttenberg on Saturday morning, Rev. Joseph Dupont officiating. The body was laid to rest in Mt. Olivet cemetery. A large number of relatives and friends from far and near were in attendance at the funeral, which showed that deceased was held in high regard by all who knew him. One brother, Michael Adam, of Dubuque, died several years ago.