Decker, Lawrence 1905 - 1917

DECKER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/26/2024 at 09:17:05

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer June 29, 1917, FP C2

Death by Drowning.
Lawrence Decker, eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Decker, residing northwest of Schley, met death by drowning near the bridge over the creek just west of the Klingle school house on Sunday afternoon. The boy, with several others, was wading in the creek when Lawrence, who was ahead, stepped off into a deep hole and drowned as he was unable to swim. L. E. Grabau came along soon after the accident and recovered the body after about two hours work. He also conducted the funeral on Tuesday afternoon. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all in their deep sorrow.

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer June 29, 1917 P8 C4

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Decker mourn the loss of their oldest son Lawerence{sic} who drowned Sunday at Klingle’s bridge.

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer July 27, 1917, P5 C1

OBITUARY
DECKER.
Lawrence Fredrick Decker, the oldest son of Chas. and Blanche Decker, was born 21st day of June, 1905, in New Oregon, where he grew to boyhood. He was a kind and friendly boy and an apt pupil at his school duties. He left Cresco with his parents three years ago to live near Wheaton, Minn., and from there moved back to the old home where he lived until his death June 24, 1917, at the age of 12 years, 5 months and 3 days, leaving to mourn their loss his father, mother, one brother, grandma and grandpa and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. Grabau and the remains laid at rest at New Oregon cemetery June 26th.

CARD OF THANKS.
We thank the neighbors, and friends for their assistance after the sudden death of our beloved son, for flowers, especially the school children for their beautiful flowers, and the singers.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Decker
And Family.

New Oregon Cemetery
 

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