Fred Wendt (~1823-1898)

WENDT, EGGERT

Posted By: Alan Nicholson
Date: 3/28/2014 at 12:44:15

Paullina Times, 24 Feb 1898, p. 3

Mr. Fred Wendt, the aged father of Wm. Wendt and Mrs. Eggert, in Caledonia township, died at the home of Mr. Eggert yesterday evening, February 23. Deceased was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, about 75 years ago. He and his wife came to America in 1881 and have lived with their children, Mrs. Wendt having preceded him to the eternal home a number of years ago. He was in good health generally but last week contracted a cold, and was severely ill for a few days with the result of death. The remains will be interred in the cemetery at Germantown.