Obermire, Martin 1868-1932

OBERMIRE

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 3/9/2012 at 18:44:59

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 21, 1932

RESIDENT HERE IN HIS YOUTH
MARTIN OBERMIRE, FORMER PLYMOUTH COUNTY CITIZEN, PASSES AWAY AT WAGNER, S.D.

Members of the Obermire family residing in Plymouth County, received word of the death of Martin Obermire, a well known former resident of Plymouth County, who died at his home near Wagner, S.D., October 17.

Martin Obermire was born near Beaver Dam, Wis., February 16, 1868, and when a small child came to Iowa with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Obermire, who trekked from Wisconsin to Iowa in ox drawn carts in the year 1872.

When a youth, Martin Obermire moved to Dixon, Neb., where he farmed for a number of years and then returned to Plymouth County. He moved to South Dakota about twenty-two years ago, where the family have since lived.

He is survived by his wife and seven children, all living at home.

Four brothers and four sisters are: Jos. Obermire, O’Neill, Neb.; Mrs. Ellen Johnson, LeMars; Miss Rose Obermire, Munschen, Germany; Ralph Obermire, LeMars; John and Peter Obermire, Sioux City; Mrs. Wm. McLeod, Waterloo; Mrs. M. P. McGowan, Dixon, Neb. All of the brothers and sisters, except Miss Rose Obermire, attended the funeral services which were held at Wagner, S.D., Wednesday.