KINDSCHUH, William 1860-1936

KINDSCHUH, MCCLAIN

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 2/26/2011 at 11:22:54

William Kindschuh
Resident Since '84,
Passed Away Sat.

William Kindschuh was born in Dodge County, Wisconsin, April 22, 1860, and died at his home in Osage July 11, 1936, at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 19 days.

On November 1, 1884, at Lamire, Wisconsin, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth McClain. They moved to Mitchell County, Iowa, in the winter of 1884, where they farmed west of Little Cedar until the spring of 1921, when they moved to Osage.

To this union three children were born: Charles, Ralph and Mrs. Oscar Hackbart. The mother passed away several years ago.

Mr. kindschuh was always a kind and loving father, and will be greatly missed.

He leaves to mourn his loss the three children, seven grandchildren; one brother, Jacob, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Schultz, Hartford, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Mary Thorne, Theressa, Wisconsin; several nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were Monday, conducted by Reverend F. A. Court, and burial made in the Osage Cemetery.

[Mitchell County Press, July 16, 1936]