FLINSPACH, Fritz Lorenz 'Fred' 1863 - 1938

FLINSPACH, THOMPSON, GORDON, GILBERT, WHITMER, ECKERT

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 4/13/2022 at 19:44:15

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Thursday, February 3, 1938
Front Page, Column 5, and
Page SEVEN, Columns 6 and 7

F. L. FLINSPACH DIES; FUNERAL ON SATURDAY
Prominent Farmer Is Summoned After Long Illness

Fred L. FLINSPACH, 606 N. Court street passed away at his home last evening after a long illness.

Mr. FLINSPACH was born in Buchanan township, Jefferson county, Iowa, Jan. 5, 1863 and was a resident of this county his entire life. He was the son of Lorenz and Caroline FLINSPACH who settled in this community, in 1856. He was one of the fourteen children, six of whom are living. They are Mrs. Thomas THOMPSON of Brighton, Ia.; Mrs. Alex GORDON of Bennington, Nebr.; Mrs. Preston L. GORDON of Spokane, Wash; Gust A. FLINSPACH, Edward C. FLINSPACH and Frank T. FLINSPACH all of Fairfield.

He was married to Jennie GILBERT April 3, 1889. They have three children, two daughters and a son, Mrs. R. Glen WHITMER, Oak Park, Ill.; Miss Eileen FLINSPACH of Bloomington, Ill. and Wade FLINSPACH of Fairfield. There is one grandson, Frederic M. FLINSPACH, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade FLINSPACH.

Mr. FLINSPACH's special interest was the farm and although he retired from active farming and moved to Fairfield in 1914 he never lost interest in his chosen life's work. No task was ever too hard for him because industry was part of his life and he loved to see work well done. Honesty and true devotion to duty were virtues practiced in his everyday life.

Mr. FLINSPACH's purpose in moving to Fairfield was to give his children better educational advantages and he was gratified in seeing all of them graduate from Parsons College. He was a devoted husband and father and the family ties were close and strong. The welfare of those who were nearest and dearest to him was ever his chief concern. He was tenderly cared for during his long illness by his loving wife and children.

Mr. FLINSPACH was a loyal member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Fairfield, from which place the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 1938. The services will be in charge of Dr. M. A. Gable. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Arrangements are in charge of the Murray Funeral Home.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, February 7, 1938
Page EIGHT, Column 5

VISITORS ADD TO LARGE CROWD AT FLINSPACH RITES

Many out-of-town people helped to swell the large crowd of friends who gathered in the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock to honor the memory of Fred L. FLINSPACH, who passed away Wednesday evening.

Dr. M. A. Gable was in charge of the service and was assisted by Rev. J. I. Dool. Dr. Gable took his text from Isaiah.

A male quartet composed of Rudy Cooper, J. H. Stuckey, Paul Coleson and Carl G. Melander sang two sons, "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide With Me." Mrs. E. G. Linder accompanied on the organ.

Casket attendants were J. W. Dole, Ray Yeager, J. F. T. Saur, W. A. Charlton, Floyd Stiles and C. H. Heer. Wilson Reed and L. E. Clinkenbeard were ushers. The many lovely flowers were arranged by Mrs. Wilson Reed, Mrs. Charles Heer and Mrs. Frank McClain.

Among the out-of-town people who attended the funeral were Mrs. William Witt of Oskaloosa; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. WHITMER of Fremont; Mr. and Mrs. Roy GORDON of Bennington, Neb., Mrs. Thomas THOMPSON and daughter Mrs. Lena ECKERT of Brighton; Fred Dutton and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mangold of Burlington; Mrs. Anna Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rowe of Stockport; Mrs. John GILBERT, son John and daughter Mary Anne of Ames; Lyman and Wendell Miller of Shenandoah, and Miss Elizabeth GILBERT of Libertyville.

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.054½. Wife Clarinda Jane 'Jennie' GILBERT FLINSPACH died in 1955 and was buried with him.