Andrew Gaekle

GAEKLE, HUGLIN

Posted By: Mary Welty Hart
Date: 4/30/2006 at 16:24:29

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, December 3, 1913

ANDREW GAEKLE

Andrew Gaekle was the third child of Johannes and Dorothea Gaekle. He was born in Dettlingen, Hohenzollern, Germany, July 18, 1849, and died at his home in Winterset, Nov. 26, 1913, aged 64 years, 4 months and 8 days. He came to America in 1868, locating at La Porte, Ind., where his brother had been living for two years. He lived at La Porte but a short time, when he came to Atlantic, Iowa, driving a team to Iowa for a German family. From there he came to Des Moines, and then to Winterset in 1874, where he has since lived, engaged most of the time in the restaurant business.

On December 7, 1876, he was united in marriage to Mary Magdalena Huglin of South township, Madison county, by Justice of the Peace A. W. Wilkinson. To this union were born Fred W., Hertha, Charles, who died June 26, 1913, just five months since, George W., Reigle A. and Louise. Two sisters, one brother and his parents died leaving him the last of his father's family, since 1889. One sister died when he was a boy, his other sister, who had the care of his aged parents, died in Germany in 1889. His only brother died in La Porte, Ind. in 1887. He leaves at La Porte, Ind., his brother's wife, five nephews and one niece. Also a nephew and brother-in-law in Germany. His only grandson, on his side of the house, is the son of Fred W., of Winterset.

Mr. Gaekle was born and raised a Roman Catholic. He believed in letting his family join the church which they might choose. He joined the order of Odd Fellows in Winterset in 1877, over 36 years ago. He has been in business in Winterset nearly 40 years and had the confidence and respect of his fellow business associates, because of his honor, honesty, fair dealing and integrity.

Mr. Gaekle was a kind and loving husband and father. Nothing was too hard to do for the comfort and joy of his wife and children. He always advised the children to be honest and good above all things else. He was greatly beloved by the children, who watched for his genial smile and affectionate interest. He will be greatly missed by all because he always had a kind word and smile for every one.

The funeral services were conducted at the home, by Rev. Hohanshelt, pastor of the M. E. church, Friday at three p.m., assisted by Rev. Davis. The I.O.O.F. No. 136 had charge of the ritual services at the grave.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, November 26, 1913
Page 5

A. Gaekle, the pioneer restaurant man, died at his home in this city today at noon after an illness of several weeks. The news reached us just as we were going to press. A more extended notice will be given next week.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, December 3, 1913
Page 1

Andrew Gaekle was the third child of Johannes and Dorothea Gaekle. He was born in Dettlingen, Hohenzoellern, Germany, July 18, 1849 and died at his home in Winterset, Nov. 26, 1913 aged 64 years, 4 months and 8 days.

He came to America in 1868, locating at LaPorte, Ind., where his brother had been living for two years. He lived at LaPorte but a short time, when he came to Atlantic, Ia., driving a team to Iowa for a German family. From there he came to Des Moines and then to Winterset in 1874 where he has since lived, engaged most of the time in the restaurant business.

On Dec. 7, 1876 he was married to Miss Mary Magdalena Huglin, of South township, Madison county, by Justice of the Peace A. W. Wilkinson. To this union were born Fred W., Hertha, Charles E., who died June 26, 1913, just five months since, George W., Rigobert A. and Louise.

Two sister, one brother and his parents died, leaving him the last of his father’s family since 1889. One sister died when he was a boy, his other sister had the care of his aged parents and died in Germany in 1889. His only brother died in LaPorte, Ind., in 1887. He leaves at LaPorte his brother’s wife, five nephews and one niece; also a nephew and brother-in-law in Germany. His only grandson, on his side of the house, is the son of Fred W., of Winterset.

Mr. Gaekle was born and raised a Roman Catholic. He believed in letting his family join the church which they might choose. He joined the order of Odd Fellows in Winterset in 1877, 36 years ago. He has been in business in Winterset nearly 40 years and had the confidence and respect of his fellow business associates, because of his honor, honesty, fair dealing and integrity.

Mr. Gaekle was a kind and loving husband and father. Nothing was too hard to do for the comfort and joy of his wife and children. He always advised the children to be honest and good above all things else. He was greatly beloved by the children who watched for his genial smile and affectionate interest. He will be greatly missed by all because he always had a kind word and smile for everyone.

The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the home, conducted by Rev. Hohanshelt, and interment was made in the Rock City cemetery. The Odd Fellows had charge of the ceremonies at the grave.

The relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral were: Jake Moeckley, Mrs. John Moeckley and daughter, Mrs. Will Fleming, of Polk City; Mrs. Kate Potthoff and granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Huglin, of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. John Martens and son Oscar, of Prole; Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Jacobson, of Kimballton; John Huglin, Mrs. Katherine Huglin and son Jake, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hughlin and son, Henry, Mr. and Mrs. James Luke, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huglin and Mr. Smith, of Bevington; Thomas Evans, of Webster township; W. P. Able, of Des Moines.

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