Frederick Lustfeld (1821-1899)

LUSTFELD, FIDDELKE

Posted By: Alan Nicholson
Date: 4/1/2014 at 23:50:04

Paullina Times, 2 Feb 1899, p. 5

The funeral of Mr. Lustfeld, father of Ernest Lustfeld of Paullina, occurs this afternoon in Caledonia township. Deceased was one of the pioneers of that township and was respected by all as an honest, faithful citizen. Owing to Times being printed at the time of the funeral we were unable to obtain data for proper obituary mention but will endeavor to do so next week.

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Paullina Times, 9 Feb 1899, p. 5

Frederick Lustfeld was born in the province of Hanover, Germany, in December, 1821, and died at his home in Caledonia township, January 30, 1899, aged 78 years. Deceased was married in 1853 to Sophia Lustfeld, and came to America in August, 1882, locating upon the place where he died, on section 9, Caledonia township. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lustfeld, four of which are living, namely, Henry, Fred, and Ernest, and Mrs. John Fiddelke, all residing in this county, two first named living [unreadable]. The funeral occurred last Thursday from the [unreadable] Germantown of which deceased was an active member, the services being in charge of its pastor, Rev. Horn. The remains were placed in the cemetery of that place.

Mr. Lustfeld was associated with the business and social enterprises of this progressive township, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of his neighbors and associates. In his death the neighborhood has lost one of its pioneers whose life in the locality was well spent in adding wealth and beauty to its homes and influence and character to its institutions.