Jacob Lieberknecht 1840-1903
LIEBERKNECHT, BLAUER
Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 7/18/2024 at 10:18:00
The Wapello Republic, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Thursday, July 2, 1903
Page 1Jacob Lieberknecht, member of the board of supervisors from the Second district, died Tuesday forenoon about 9 o'clock at his home in Concord township. The cause of his death was Bright's disease. he was able to be around until last Thursday. He leaves a widow and four children, two sons and two daughters and four brothers, William, Louis, Henry and Benjamin.
The deceased was one of Louisa county's best citizens. He was honorable in all his dealings with mankind and stood very high in the estimation of his neighbors and friends. He was just competing his fourth consecutive term as a member of the board of supervisors, which is evidence that he had the complete confidence of the people of his district. In his association with men he was always pleasant and courteous, and in the home he was a kind loving parent. He will be greatly missed in the community, and his memory revered. The funeral services will be held in the German Congregational church in Grandview this afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment in the Grandview cemetery. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania in 1840, and removed to Louisa county with his parents in 1851. In 1875 he was united in marriage to Rosa Blauer, who with four children survives him.
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