Krause, Ferdinand 1845-1934

KRAUSE, MUECKE, GOLM, POBONTZ

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 9/9/2008 at 21:41:31

WAS PIONEER LINCOLN TOWNSHIP

Ferdinand Krause, 88 years of age, a pioneer of Lincoln township where he settled in the sixties and later a resident of LeMars for many years, died Wednesday, July 4, from infirmities of old age, at the home of his son, Albert.

Mr. Krause was born December 10, 1845, at Puerzelin, Pomerania, Germany. His parents who were members of the Lutheran Church, brought him to holy baptism in early infancy and after due time also had him instructed in the fundamentals of the Christian doctrine and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

As a young man the deceased performed military service in the German army for three years, after which time he emigrated to America in 1869, coming to Iowa and locating in Plymouth county where he resided the remainder of his life.

In the year 1876, Mr. Krause was united in marriage with Miss Auguste Muecke, which union was blessed with eight children, four of them dying in infancy. For about 25 years Mr. and Mrs. Krause shared their joys and sorrows until in 1901, the faithful wife was taken from his side.

In the year 1903 Mr. Krause was united in marriage to Mrs. Augusta Golm, nee Pobontz. They moved to LeMars and were members of St. John's Lutheran Church. In 1928, his second wife was called, which again was a very severe trial for Mr. Krause, but he found very tender care in the home of his children. In May he went back to the old home place in Lincoln township to lived with his children, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Krause. He was delighted with his new surroundings and every consideration was tendered him by his children.

Mr. Krause attained the age of 88 years, 6 months, and 24 days. He leaves to mourn his loss his three sons, R.P. Krause, O.A. Krause, and A.L. Krause, all of Lincoln township; and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Wiebking of Fairmont, Minn.; also four step sons and fours step-daughters; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters and many other relatives and a host of friends.

~Source: The Hinton Progress, July 12, 1934