Rutsch, John Jr. 1885 - 1914

RUTSCH, GERBER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/24/2017 at 11:59:23

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer January16, 1914, FP., C3
Transcribed from: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87058075/1914-01-16/ed-1/seq-1/

Accident Results in Death

John Rutsch, Jr., died at Mercy hospital yesterday morning as the result of a wood saw accident on Tuesday afternoon.
He was at work at John Gerber's place in Albion township and was feeding a log to a circle saw, pulling it toward him when he slipped and thrust a leg against the saw, which cut a gash above the knee so deep that the bone was nearly severed by the saw. Physicians were called and a temporary dressing made so that he might be brought to the hospital. As no main artery had been severed, it was thought that, barring possible infection, he would recover, but the nervous shock was too great and after suffering much pain he passed away.
He resided with his wife on the old James Nichols farm in Albion, having been married nearly a year, and was 28 years of age.
The funeral will take place Sunday at 11 o’clock at the German Lutheran church.

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer January 23, 1914, FP, C6
Transcribed from: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87058075/1914-01-23/ed-1/seq-1/

OBITUARY

RUTSCH.

John Rutsch, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rutsch, was born in New Oregon Township, Howard County, Iowa, December 17, 1885, where he grew to manhood. March 24, 1901, he was confirmed a communicant member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. For three years he loved in Walla Walla, Washington, following the carpenter trade. About two years ago he returned to his home here. Last February, he was united in marriage with Miss Hermina Gerber who survives him. Cut off in the strength of his manhood by a sad accident, he departed this life Thursday, January 15th, at 4 o’clock in the morning. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock in Immanuel’s Lutheran Church. Interment was in New Oregon Cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our thanks to the relatives and friends who assisted us during our recent bereavement in the loss of our loving husband, son and brother and for the many flowers given, and to the choir for their music.

MRS. JOHN RUTSCH JR.
JOHN RUTSCH SR. AND FAMILY

New Oregon Cemetery
 

Howard Obituaries maintained by Constance McDaniel Hall.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen