Brockmeier, William Fred 1894-1918

BROCKMEIER

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 8/5/2021 at 20:31:25

The war has been brought very close to home to our little community as one of our brave boys has fallen over there. William Brockmeier was killed August 1 by the explosion of a shell near his dug-out. No news of the tragedy reached here until Monday's mail brought a letter from his brother, John, who was iwth him in France. Another brother, Roy, is in a training camp.

~Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Sept. 5, 1918; pg 5 (Colesburg column)

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Memorial services for the late William Brockmeier were held at Zion church Sunday morning. There was a large attendance of sympathizing friends. The sermon was delivered by Rev. A.C. Panzlau, following which S.W. Klaus of Earlville spoke briefly. The Sunday school class of which William had been a member, furnished the vocal numbers. Resolutions of respect which had been adopted by the class were read by the teacher, F.W. Klaus.

William was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Brockmeier, and his death is the first break in the family circle. He was born on the farm in this vicinity February 25, 1894, leaving for camp on his last birthday. All honor to his memory.

~Manchester Press, Thursday, September 12, 1918, pg 2

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The body of William Brockmeier who lost his life in active service in the World war in France, accompanied by an escort , arrived here Friday morning and was taken to the undertaking rooms.

A short service was held at one o'clock conducted by Rev. H.D. Loemper, pastor of Zion church, and many relatives were in attendance. An escort of ex-service men from the Earlville Post of the American Legion accompanied the remains to Zion cemetery and the dead soldier was buried with full military honors.

~Manchester Press, Thurs. April 7, 1921; pg 2 (Earlville column)