Amanda Kunigunde (Gehlert) Puegner 1844-1933

GEHLERT, PUEGNER, MEIER, SOLBRIG

Posted By: Ava Simmons (email)
Date: 2/27/2005 at 19:02:04

Obituary Pioneer Republican, Marengo, Iowa, May 11, 1933:

"The High Amana Community was shocked Sunday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Amanda, Puegner, who passed away at 1:30 a.m. after a two days' illness following a stroke.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the community church with the minister, Arno Wendler, in charge. In addition to many who attended from the Amanas, there were relatives and friends present from Marengo, Davenport and Chicago.

Amanda Gehlert was born in Germany on September 8, 1844. At the age of 25 she became the bride of Herman Puegner, sr. They remained in Germany until Nov. 5, 1883 when the family emigrated to America. For the past 40 years the family home has been in High. Mr. Puegner died here 16 years ago.

Five children survive, Mrs. Rosa Meier and Liddy, Herman and William, of High and Mrs. Immanuel Solbrig, of Davenport. She also leaves 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Three sons preceded their mother in death. They were Edmund, Gustav and Oswald, the latter dying while the family was living in Germany.

In addition to her housework and garden work, Mrs. Puegner had assisted in the kindergarten. She was faithful in attending all religious services and was always willing to lend a hand when she could be of assistance."