Streng, J. P. 1861-1939

STRENG, WERNER

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Date: 9/21/2011 at 09:56:34

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
August 1, 1939

PIONEER MILLER TAKEN BY DEATH
J. P. STRENG RESIDENT HERE FOR FIFTY YEARS

J. P. Streng, 77, resident of LeMars for more than fifty years, died at his
home 127 Fourth avenue SW Friday following a lingering illness. His health
began to fail about five years ago, and for several weeks prior to his death
he was confined to bed.

Mr. Streng was born August 8, 1861, in Luxemburg, Europe, where he grew up
and was married October 15, 1886, to Mary Francis Werner. Coming to the
United States following their marriage, he came directly to LeMars and was
employed by the Gehlen Milling company and after with the Plymouth Milling
company. Mr. Streng was a faithful and industrious workman and retained his
position as long as health permitted. He was a fine type of citizen who
gained the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was a devout member
of the Catholic church and a member of the Holy Name society of St. Joseph
church.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Nicholas Streng, of Sioux City; three
daughters, Mrs. George Pehler, of LeMars; Mrs. Ed Goebel, of Denison, Iowa;
Mrs. H. P. Cunningham, of Alta, Iowa; nine grandchildren; and one brother,
John Streng, of LeMars.

The funeral was held Monday morning at St. Joseph church, Mgr. J. D. Fisch
officiating and interment made in St. Joseph cemetery.