Simon Nefzger

NEFZGER, KUNZIE, EARLE, PAIN

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Date: 4/2/2012 at 23:26:29

Simon NEFZGER Dead

"Simon NEFZGER was born in Baden, Germany, November 20, 1821, and died at his home at Albany, Fayette county, Iowa at noon April 6, 1907 after a long and painful illness, at the advanced age of eighty-five years, four months and seventeen days.

In 1856, in company with his father's entire family, he emigrated from his Fatherland, coming directly to Fayette county, and in 1859 to the village of Albany, where he has since resided.

In 1845 he was united in marriage with Miss Christina KUNZIE, who faithfully and lovingly journeyed with him till death called her away six years ago, a period of fifty-five years.

Five children were given to this union, three sons and two daughters, four of whom are left to mourn his loss; Christian, Mary L. (now Mrs. EARLE) August and Henry, all living in the immediate vicinity. Emile died in infancy. Mr. NEFZGER also leaves seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

In his early life he united with the Lutheran church of which he remained a member until his death.

He was in poor health for a number of years, and while his death was not unexpected the blow was none the less severe. A patient sufferer through all his illness, rational to the last moment, he expressed his willingness to return to his Maker, saying he was ready and willing to go.

Mr. NEFZGER was upright in his dealings, neighborly and accommodating in his intercourse with others, and kindly, though not demonstrative in his disposition.

Funeral services were held at Albany on Monday, April 8, conducted by Rev. J. L. PAIN, music being rendered by the Lima church choir, and the remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife in the Lima cemetery.