Kieffer, John W. 1834-1911

KIEFFER, WEIDERT

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 1/10/2010 at 21:12:10

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, January 13, 1911

J. W. KIEFFER IS DEAD
Old Resident Passes Away After Long Illness

John W. Kieffer, residing on Howard Street, succumbed yesterday shortly
before noon to an illness of two years, his death being due to dropsy and
ailments attendant on old age and declining powers.

Mr. Kieffer was a native of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, Europe, and was
born at Godbringen on February 23, 1834, and lacked but a few weeks of being
77 years old. Up to two years ago he was a hearty and hale old man and
worked at manual labor until then, when his health began to fail.

He was married in his native country to Catherine Weidert in 1859, and for
52 years they have traveled through live together. To their union eleven
children were born, six of whom are living. They are Michael Kieffer, of
Wessington Springs, South Dakota, Frank Kieffer of White Lake, South
Dakota, Mrs. Nic Ney, of Dallas, Mrs. Paul Wandersheid, of Oyens, Mrs. H.
John, of Sioux City, Nicholas Kieffer, who home lives at home.

Mr. Kieffer with his family emigrated from Luxemburg in 1881, coming
directly to LeMars, and took up his residence on the place on Howard street,
which has been his home all these years until the time of his death. Mr.
Kieffer also leaves 26 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The sons and daughters from South Dakota were expected to arrive last night
when the funeral arrangements will be completed.

Mr. Kieffer was a good citizen and hard working man, respected by his
neighbors.

Mrs. Wandersheid and Mrs. John have been with their father constantly of
late, nursing him in his last illness and assisting their aged mother.