Poppe, George (d. 1902)

POPPE

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 8/4/2013 at 00:03:06

Died
Mr. George Poppe, the only son of Mr. J.D. Poppe of Castle Grove township, died at the home of his father last Monday evening, the 15th inst., aged 23 years. The deceased was sick but a single day. His death came so unexpectedly that it prostrated the parent and the six sisters who survive their only brother. He became suddenly and painfully ill Monday morning and a physician was summoned. He grew rapidly worse and two others were called. It was the opinion of the doctors that he had appendicitis with perforation producing death.

The deceased was a splendid young man of fine promise, blessed with a large circle of friends. He bore a good name and died a firm believer in the religious faith which he embraced in his youth. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, at the Lutheran church in Castle Grove. Rev. Reineke conducted the services assisted by Rev. Lutz the former pastor of the church.

~Monticello Express, Monticello, Jones co. Iowa
Thursday, September 18, 1902