George Storck (1916)
MARQUARDT, STORCK
Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 3/26/2007 at 18:12:09
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, August 30, 1916
Page 1, Column 2DEATH CLAIMS GEORGE STORCK
Was Well Known Farmer and Prominent Citizen of County.
George Storck of Madison township passed away last Friday evening, after an illness extending over a period of nearly one year. He was widely known throughout Madison and Dallas counties, and probably no other citizen of either county was held in higher esteem by his neighbors and business associates.
He moved from Clayton county to the farm where he died, in 1870. Besides his active and successful operation of his 400 acre farm, he found time to devote to public enterprises, and was an indefatigueable worker for the success of the Madison County Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company, which he served as president, and afterward as secretary, since the company was organized in the year 1880. Most predominant of the characteristics that made him an active force in anything he took hold of, and won the confidence and esteem of his fellow men, was his unquestioned honesty, sincerity of purpose and sense of justice in the various relations of life.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Aug. 28th, and burial at the German Lutheran church, in which the deceased was an active worker.
Surviving members of his family are Mrs. Storck, four sons and three daughters.
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Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, August 30, 1916
Page, 8, Column 5-6Neighborhood News – Fairfield
This community lost a good neighbor and friend, when on last Friday morning George Storck was called from this life to the life beyond. He had been sick for a long while, but after all, his death came as a shock to the community.
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The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, August 30, 1916
Page, 1, Column 7GEORGE STORCK DIES FRIDAY NOON
Wealthy Farmer of Madison Township
DEATH WAS EXPECTED
Secretary of Farmers Mutual Insurance Association and Prominent In the County
George Storck, prominent Madison county farmer and secretary of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association died last Friday at his home in Madison township. His death was not unexpected as he had been in poor health for the last year.
Mr. Storck was one of the most prosperous and also one of the wealthiest of Madison county farmers. For years he has been identified with the Mutual Insurance Association. He was prominent not only in the German settlement where he has made his home since 1870, but all over the county. His obituary follows.
George Storck was born of Lutheran parents, June 2, 1843. He was the youngest of a family of six. His native land was Hessen, Dunnstadt, German. Soon after his birth he received the sacrament of Holy Baptism and thus entered Christ’s spiritual kingdom. At the age of five he came to America with his parents, who settled in Clayton county of our state. He was confirmed in the Lutheran church at Guttenberg in 1857 promising allegiance to this church unto death. God’s grace assisted and helped him to keep his promise. Up to his confirmation, he attended the German parish school in his home town and later the public school for a few months only. His wide education is attributable to diligent reading, lively interest in public affairs and private study.
When he was 19 the Civil War broke out. Appreciating that it is every loyal citizen’s duty if possible, to rush to the colors, when the call comes, ready to sacrifice life and all on the altar of the country he, with thousands of brave comrades, took the battlefield. He served for three years, taking part in a number of bloody battles. In one of which that of Pleasant Hill, he was severely wounded. Receiving an honorable discharge, he has set a noble example of patriotism and loyalty.
In 1870 he was united in marriage to Mis Henrietta Marquardt. The couple at once made their home in this county where ever since they jointly spent their bright and also their dreary days in peace and unity. Nine children were born to this union, two of whom have already reached the home above.
Mr. Storck was one of a small number of Lutherans, who in 1870, came to Madison county to found new homes for their families. This they did, and their soul’s welfare was not neglected either. Soon after their arrival they began to hold services in their homes, or public schools and in 1885, founded Trinity Lutheran congregation of this place, and erected the present church building. Mr. Stork took a leading part in the work. The success of the congregation was near to his heart and from the day of its founding, he served as elder to his church.
Mr. Storck was ever a public-minded citizen of his community and took a lively interest in its affairs. He was always ready to help and assist in word and deed. Everybody knows him as the fair-minded, unselfish secretary of the local insurance company. He is a noble example of dutifulness, honesty and integrity.
It would not at all be to his liking, if I were to proceed, enumerating his virtues, commanding our respect. His noblest virtue was his humbleness of mind. He confessed himself a poor, miserable sinner, with no hope of forgiveness and salvation, but in Jesus Christ alone. Humble faith in Christ was the secret of his life and the fountain of his unselfish love to his fellowmen.
His lot was like that of every true child of God, no cross, no crown. Outside of other trials, it pleased God to visit him with a malignant disease of perhaps many years standing, but he was patient under the cross and God heard his prayers for a blessed, peaceful end. It came Friday, at noon. Amid the prayers of those present, he closed his eyes, not to open them, until the Savior calls on that great day.
The cause of his death was cancer of the stomach and was hastened by an attack of pneumonia. The days of his pilgrimage ware 73 years, 2 months and 23 days. Those who submissively mourn his death are his widowed wife, seven children, six daughters in laws, and one grandchild; and, outside of these, a large circle of relative and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday at one o’clock by Rev. E.A. Brauer of German Lutheran church. Two services were held one at home and one at the church. Internment was made in the church cemetery. Some of his old soldier friends were pall bearers. The four remaining elders of the church were honorary pall bearers.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, August 30, 1916
Page, 8, Column 5-6Death of Geo. Storck
In the death of George Storck of Madison township, Madison county loses another of its pioneer citizens. Mr. Storck was one of our most substantial farmers and a man who was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was one of the staunch supporters of the republican party and took a commendable interest in public affairs. From 1882 to 1885 he was a member of the board of supervisors. He was secretary and manager of the Madison County Mutual Insurance Company, and was also secretary of the north Branch Horse Company. He was a man that will be greatly missed by the entire community.
George Storck was born of Lutheran parents, June 2, 1843. He was the youngest of a family of six. His native land was Hessen, Dunnstadt, German. At the age of five he came to America with his parents, who settled in Clayton county of our state. He was confirmed in the Lutheran church at Guttenberg in 1857. He attended the German parish school in his home town and later the public school for a few months only. His broad education is attributable to diligent reading and a deep interest in public affairs.
When he was 19 the civil war broke out and he enlisted in Co. E, 27th Iowa infantry and served his country faithfully for three years. In 1870 he came to Madison county and settled in Madison township where he has since made his home.
In August 1870 he was united in marriage to Mis Henrietta Marquardt. To this union was born 9 children. Agusta and Lucy at home, Richard C. of S. Da., Earnest A of Minneapolis, Minn, Fernanda C., Paul G. and Walter II. at home. Nellie, who died in 1889 and Arthur H. who passed away in 1913.
His death occurred Friday, Aug. 25, and the funeral occurred Monday at 1:00 o’clock. Short services were held at the home and at the German Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. E.A. Brauer. Interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery.
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