Kiesel, John G. 1812-1885

KIESEL, KARBERG, KLEIN

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 7/2/2022 at 23:07:53

Elkader Register, 13 May 1885. From the Dubuque Herald, undated.

Mr. John G. Kiesel, the venerable father of George W. Kiesel, died at the residence of the latter Saturday noon, May 9th, of a complication of diseases incident to old age. He had been failing for some time past and was brought to this city from McGregor about six weeks ago in the hopes that the watchful care of his son and daughter, (Mrs. Karberg.) might prolong his life, but without avail. Deceased was at one time engaged in mercantile business at Guttenberg, and many of our older business men remember Mr. Kiesel as an honorable and prosperous merchant. He leaves a widow in feeble health. His remains were taken to McGregor last Saturday evening for interment. - Dubuque Herald.

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Added by S. Ferrall, 11/1/2025:

DIED - At the residence of his son in Dubuque at 12 o'clock, Saturday, May 9th, 1885, John G. Kiesel, of McGregor, age 73 years.

John G. Kiesel was born in 1812; served 5 years in the Prussian Army. He was married in 1843 and in 1846 came to America. Until 1854 he resided in St. Louis, when with his family he moved to Clayton County, and for a number of years was in the mercantile business in Guttenberg. About 7 years ago he took up his residence in West McGregor, and during his stay there filled the office of Alderman.

He was taken sick last fall, and about 5 weeks ago went to Dubuque to visit with his children. While there he was taken worse; dropsey set in and death ensued.

The remains were brought to McGregor Saturday night. The funeral which was largely attended took place from the residence of his son-in-law, M. Klein, on Sunday. He was buried in Oakwood cemetery, Mr. P. Walter officiating at the grave where he reviewed the life work of the departed.

He leaves a widow in feeble health, a son and a daughter, Geo. Kelsel [sic] and Mrs. Peter Karberg, in Dubuque; a daughter, Mrs. M. Klein, of West McGregor; a daughter residing in St Louis and a son, John Henry, in some portion of the west.

~North Iowa Times, Thursday, May 14, 1885; pg 3

Note: His wife Katherine died about a week later. Both are buried in Pleasant Grove cemetery (aka Oakwood)