Mandelkow, William 1841-1904

MANDELKOW, WILDE

Posted By: Viv Reeves (email)
Date: 8/7/2007 at 20:50:57

From the LeMars Sentinel, Friday, April 15, 1904, Page 4, Column 4:

Death of Wellknown Resident.

William Mandelkow, one of the pioneer settlers of Plymouth county, died at his home in Struble on Wednesday morning, at an early hour, after a brief illness of pneumonia, aged sixty three years. He was a native of Germany. He leaves a widow, three sons, and a daughter, Mrs. Chas. Wilde. Mr. Madelkow was one of the wealthiest farmers in the county and made all his money since coming to this county a little over a quarter of a century ago. In the early days he did carpenter work, and rented land. Later he bought land and raised cattle and hogs, and by thrift and judicious investments in land became rich. He was well known and highly respected among a large circle of people. The funeral will be held today at the Grant township church, Rev. J. D. Meyer officiating.