Fideler, Theodore 1862-1935

FIDELER, HAACK, ERTL

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/7/2006 at 14:00:25

Funeral services were held in St. Mary’s church in Remsen Tuesday morning for Theodore Fideler, a pioneer of this county, Rev. Father H. J. Schiefer officiating.

Mr. Fideler was born at Biesen, Luxemborg, Europe, December 29, 1862. He came to this country in 1884 and worked in a blacksmith shop in LeMars and then went to Remsen where he followed the same occupation. The deceased was a hardworking and honest man and a good citizen. He was a devout member of the Catholic faith, a devoted husband and father. He built the first hook and ladder fired truck in Remsen and it is still in use.

He is survived by his wife and children, who are Mrs. George Ertl, of Fort Dodge; M. S. Fideler, of Remsen; Theo. M. Fideler, of San Diego, Calif.; Louise Haack of Sioux City; J. P. Fideler, of Fort Dodge; and Louis, of Waterloo. One son, John, preceded him in death.

Source: LeMars Sentinel, dated 8 Mar 1935