JOSTEN, Edwin A. (1892-1966)

JOSTEN, PRIEBE, SCHLEI, BERHOW, BECKER

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 12/5/2012 at 14:09:28

In Memory Of
Edwin A. Josten
1892 - 1966

- Memorial Service In -
KLEMME METHODIST CHURCH
Klemme, Iowa
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1966
1:30 P. M.

Rev. J. E. Albertson, Pastor

Obituary

EDWIN A. JOSTEN

Mr. Josten who was a life long resident of the Klemme vicinity died very suddenly at his
home on Wednesday afternoon. He suffered a heart attack while shoveling snow at his home.
He was born in Twin Lake Township west of Klemme on October 10, 1892 the son of Valentine
and Amelia (Priebe) Josten, As a youth he received his elementary education near his home
while living with his parents.

He was united in marriage to Ellen Schlei at Klemme on November 22, 1916 and together they
lived on the home farm west of Klemme until 1948 when they retired and moved into their
home in town. He had continued to live in Klemme since then.

Surviving are:
His wife, Ellen,
One daughter,
Marcille (Mrs. Donald Berhow of Webster City)

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Elsie Becker and an infant son.

Mr. Josten was an active member of the Methodist Church in Klemme, had served on the city
council and also served as a township school director before moving to town.

CASKET BEARERS

Elwin Schlei
Kermit Schlei
Wilbur Haefner
Marold Schlei
Cecil Katter
Albert Priebe

ORGANIST
Mrs Robert Schulz

DUET
Tom Renner
Bill Renner

HYMNS
"Take My Hand 0 Precious Lord"
"O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go"

OFFICIANT
Rev. J. E. Albertson

TEXT
Zechariah 14:7
"At Evening Time There Shall Be Light"

INTERMENT
Ell Township Cemetery
Klemme, Iowa

JOHNSTON FUNERAL HOME
Klemme, Iowa

source: funeral card