Ferdinand Spaethe

SPAETHE, SMITH

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Date: 1/28/2019 at 11:35:50

Wapello Republican, December 19, 1935

Ferdinand Spaethe, former resident of Columbus City, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Smith, at Gladbrook. He had been in failing health for some time.

Mr. Spaethe lived for several years in the old Clifton neighborhood, south of Columbus City, and in Columbus City. Because of poor health Mr. and Mrs. Spaethe moved a little more than a year ago to the home of their daughter.

Mr. Spaethe is survived by the widow, and one daughter.

Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock, Friday afternoon at the M. E. church at Columbus City, conducted by Rev. W. A. Samp, of Burlington, assisted by Rev. V. A. Bloomquist, of Columbus Junction.