Schmitz, Albert 1903-1947

SCHMITZ, KEFFLER, PRITCHETT

Posted By: Linda Mohning (email)
Date: 7/17/2011 at 06:45:57

Albert Schmitz Died of Tetanus On Wednesday. Was Well Known Corn Grower Who Lived Near Remsen.
Albert M. [A.] Schmitz, well known farmer and corn grower, who lived two miles west of Remsen on Highway No. 3 died Wednesday afternoon in Sacred Heart hospital of tetanus. Mr. Schmitz stepped on a nail Wednesday of last week but did not think the injury serious until Monday when symptoms of lockjaw developed and he was brought to the hospital.
Mr. Schmitz was born November 24, 1903, in Fredonia township and had spent his entire life in that community. He was one of the first farmers in this section to take up scientific corn breeding and was often a judge at the corn state show. He developed quite an extensive business in hybrid seed corn, but in recent years because of failing health had given it less attention.
He is survived by his wife and three children, Albert Jr., Betty Lou and Connie Kay, all at home, his mother, Mrs. Mary Schmitz of Remsen, two brothers, Earl and Andrew of Remsen and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Keffler and Mrs. Charles Pritchett both of Remsen.
The funeral will be held at the Moeller Funeral Home in Remsen, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and at the Lutheran church at 2 p.m. with Rev. A. Noack officiating. Burial will be in Remsen cemetery. – Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, March 7, 1947, page 1.