Krueger, Henry 1857-1925

KREUGER, KREGEL, FOELS

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 10/15/2007 at 20:36:41

Respected Luana Man Called to Reward

Our departed brother, Henry Krueger, was born in Germany on the 9th day of November 1857. On the 29th of November he experienced the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost for on that day his Christian parents brought him to holy baptism. Here he was translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of the Son. Knowing that their child was a child of God they also performed their God imposed duty toward it by bringing it up in accordance with the instructions laid down by God in His hold Word. Later they had it confirmed as a member of our dear Lutheran church.

In 1881 our now departed brother came to America. His first employment he found on a farm near Guttenberg, Iowa.

Here he was also united in marriage to Miss Caroline Kregel. The first three years they lived in Germany, then they returned to America and lived on a farm near Garnavillo. Six years later they they bought the farm south of Luana.

The union was blessed with seven children, all of these survive the father with the exception of Arthur who had followed the call of his country during the last war and died in France.

Our departed brother was made to feel extended suffering when one ill would leave another would take its place. Since last year his heart has been so weak that medical skill surrendered. On the 25th of June he received a stroke and today we need not wonder that his body became racked and distorted.

He passed away on Wednesday morning, Dec. 16th and was thus 68 years, 1 month and 7 days of age. Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon from the home to St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. H.P. Kumpf officiating.

He is survived by his grieved widow, six children: Rudolf, Alvin and Edgar of Giard; Mrs. Reinholt Foels of Farmersburg, and Paul and Fredina at home; 2 grand-children and two brothers Fred and William.

Card of Thanks
We are thankful to our relatives, neighbors and friends for kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our husband and father, Henry Krueger. We also gratefully acknowledge the floral and spiritual tributes given in his memory.
Mrs. Henry Kruger and children.

~Postville Herald, December 24, 1925