Klave, Harm Died April 29, 1937

KLAVE, EGGREBRECHT

Posted By: Janet Schuldt, Volunteer (email)
Date: 3/6/2011 at 13:50:35

The Ireton Ledger, Ireton, Sioux, Iowa, USA THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1937.

This community was saddened by the death of Harm Klave, which occurred early last Thursday morning, after an illness of pleural pneumonia. The deceased was a young farmer, 34 years of age, and leaves his wife and four little daughters, the youngest being only six weeks old. He also is survived by his father, one sister, Ida, and three brothers, Emil of Struble, and Will and Alfred at home. Services were held here Sunday at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1937

Young Farmer Stricken Down In Early Prime

Harm Klave, Popular Craig Resident, Dies After Few Days Illness

Harm Klave, 34, life long resident of Craig vicinity, died April 29, after a brief illness from pneumonia. Mr. Klave contracted a chill while at work in the rain on his farm two and a half miles northwest of Craig about ten days ago. The cold was lightly regarded. His condition became serious last week and rapidly grew worse.

Mr. Klave was born and grew up in Preston township. He was married to Edna Eggrebrecht, of Craig, December 3, 1929. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and four daughters, and his father, Charles Klave; three brothers and a sister, and other relatives.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon in St. John's Lutheran church in Craig. Rev. L. C. Hanneman officiating, and interment made at Craig. The services were attended by a large concourse of neighbors ind friends.

Harm Klave was a well known young farmer, popular in the community, and his unexpected death in young manhood brings regret in many homes.