Bluhm, Charles. 1860 - 1916

BLUHM, KOHN

Posted By: Janice Sowers (email)
Date: 2/26/2004 at 17:55:39

Lime Springs Sun Herald February 24, 1916

CHAS. BLUHM KILLED

On Tuesday evening C. H. Bluhm was kicked by a horse receiving injuries from which he died within a very short time. Mr. Bluhm lived on his farm known as the R. M. Roberts place, 4 miles southwest of Lime Springs, moving here from Ottumwa three years ago. He was 55 years of age and leaves a wife and four children to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Funeral services will probably be held Saturday in the Presbyterian church, Rev. W. E. Caldwell to officiate. Burial services will be conducted by the Masons. A Suitable obituary will appear next week.

March 2, 1916

Mr. Charles Bluhm was born in Germany, Oct. 26, 1860, and passed away at his home near Lime Springs Feb. 22, 1916, being 55 years, 3 months, and 27 days of age.

He came with his parents to America when he was 11 years old and lived in Illinois until 15 years ago he moved with his family to Iowa and then about three years ago he moved to his farm near Lime Springs.

On Feb. 5th, 1896 he was united in marriage to Emma Koyn, who remains to mourn her great loss.
Four children were born to them, one daughter and three sons, Herman, Alma, Frederick and Walter. One brother and six sisters are living. Just recently he was called to attend the funeral of a brother who lived in Oklahoma.

Mr. Bluhm was confirmed in the German Lutheran church in Boston when he was 13 years of age. He united with the Presbyterian church a number of years ago and continued to live a faithful Christian life until suddenly called home.

A few weeks ago he and his family were received into the Presbyterian church of Lime Springs.
Mr. Bluhm was a man who loved his bible and had for many years made a thorough study of it. His pastor was looking forward to the time in the near future when he would take charge of the bible class in the Sabbath school but his work on earth is done and he has gone to receive his reward.

The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church of Lime Springs on Friday afternoon conducted by the pastor and the body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by the Masonic order of which he was a member.