HERMAN QUANDT 1856-1920
QUANDT, MESECK, HENNING, SCHNEIDER, MESENBRINK, BLUNK, BRUMMER, ALFF, KROLL, BLUME
Posted By: Angel Quandt Jepsen (email)
Date: 6/22/2023 at 22:04:37
Charter Oak Times, Page 1, published in Charter Oak, Iowa on Wednesday, April 21st, 1920
HERMAN QUANDT DEAD
Reached the End Friday, After Hard Fight for Renewed Health
After a hard fight to regain his health, Herman Quandt was compelled to give up last Friday and hand his soul back to the Great Creator Funeral services were held on Sunday.
Herman Quandt was born in Pomerania, Germany, January 5, 1856. In his youth he learned the blacksmith trade and followed it until he bought his own farm in America.
In 1877 he married Miss Albertine Meseck, a sister of Henry Meseck. To them nine children were born, seven boys and two girls, all of whom are still living. These are—
---Max living on his father’s farm near Charter Oak
---Otto, of Castana
---Emil, of Charter Oak
---Mrs. John Henning, Charter Oak
---Carl, Mapleton
---William, Charter
---Mrs. Paul Schneider, of Denison
---George, who is working for one of his brothers.Mr. Quandt came to America with his family in 1888 and settled in Hanover Township. The first two years he followed his trade, but then the lure of the land got him and he bought the farm in Hanover that he still owns. He quit his trade to till the soil, and there he made the money which enabled him to retire. A few years ago, he bought the farm near the Cottonwood schoolhouse and moved to it, but soon turned it over to the boys. About four years ago he bought the property near B C Jacobsen, in town, where he lived until the end came.
The first wife having been called by the grim reaper to the side of her God. Mr. Quandt took another wife, Mrs. Rosine Mesenbrink, on the 21st of October, 1907.
Mr Quandt was taken sick about the middle of March, and on the last day of March submitted to surgical treatment at a hospital in Sioux City. He seemed to be recovering his good health, and on the 13th of April he was permitted to come home. All seemed well with him, and his friends rejoiced that he was recovering so nicely, but the very next day erysipelas set in, and on the 14th the end came.
Funeral services were conducted in German in Charter Oak by Rev. A. Amstein, and after a services at Hanover conducted by Rev. C. Runge, he was laid to rest in Hanover cemetery by the side of the mother of his children.
Transcribed by Great Great Granddaughter Angel Quandt Jepsen
Page 1 of Charter Oak Times, published in Charter Oak, Iowa on Wednesday, April 21st, 1920
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Denison Bulletin And Herald, Page 3, published in Denison, Iowa on Wednesday, April 21st, 1920
CHARTER OAK LOST RESPECTED CITIZENS
HERMAN QUANDT AND JOHN BLUNK BOTH DIED FRIDAY LAST
Burial of Mr. Quandt Took Place Sunday in Hanover, Blunk Interment Here.
Charter Oak, April 20—
It is with sincere sorrow and regret that we chronicle the death of two highly respected citizens of this city.
Herman Quandt, one of the pioneers of Crawford County, died at his home in Charter Oak last Friday, April 16. His age at the time of his death was sixty-eight years. Mr. Quandt was taken ill with obstruction of the bowels two weeks ago and went to Sioux City and entered a hospital for surgical treatment. He passed thru the operation successfully and seemed to have every promise of returning health. On Tuesday evening of the last week he came home from the hospital and rested well the first night spent in his home. On the following day complications developed that caused him to suffer untold agony until Friday morning at 12:30 he passed quietly to the great beyond.
Herman Quandt was born in Pomerania, Germany, January 5, 1856. Here he grew up and learned the blacksmith trade, which trade he followed for twelve years. In the year Miss Albertine Meseck. In 1888 the family came to America, settling in this county and for several years ran a blacksmith shop. Later he bought a farm in Hanover township. Being successful he purchased another farm near charter Oak, where he resided until he moved to Charter Oak four years ago. His wife died in 1897 and and October 20, 1907, he was married to Mrs. Rosine Mesenbrink. Deceased was beloved by all who knew him. He was classed as a good citizen and neighbor. Many years he was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Hanover and with his removal to Charter Oak he joined the Charter Oak church. He reached the age of 64 years, three months, and eleven days. He leaves to mourn his death his widow, seven sons: Max of Charter Oak, Otto of Castana, Emil of Charter Oak, Carl of Mapleton, William of Charter Oak, Herman and George, both of Charter Oak, Herman and George, both of Charter Oak, and the daughters, Mrs. John Henning of Charter Oak and Mrs. Paul Schneider of Denison; also one brother and many grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Lutheran church, Rev. Amstein officiating and the remains were then taken to the Hanover township cemetery and interred beside his first wife. Reve. Runge of Hanover officiated at the grave.
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The death of John Blunk occurred at his home in the east part of the city last Friday morning, April 16th. Deceased was taken ill with gallstones two weeks ago and had been suffering intensely ever since, until relieved by death. He followed the occupation of farming until last spring when he decided to retire from work and take life easy. He purchased the Mrs. Reese residence property in the East part of town last spring and moved his home there and resided there until over taken by his fatal illness. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon at 1:30. The remains were interred in St. Paul’s Lutheran cemetery. In spite of the inclemency of the weather a large concourse of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respects to the departed. The bereaved widow and children have the sympathy of the entire community.
Transcribed by Great Great Granddaughter of Herman and John, Angel Quandt Jepsen
Page 3 of Denison Bulletin And Herald, published in Denison, Iowa on Wednesday, April 21st, 1920
HERMAN QUANDT 1856-1920
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