Baack, Henry J. (1848-1929)

BAACK, FUELLING

Posted By: Mary Holub, volunteer (email)
Date: 9/24/2012 at 21:11:47

From: Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, July 30, 1929

DEATH TAKES HENRY BAACK

Was One of the Early Settlers in Northwestern Iowa

CAME IN SEVENTIES

Located Where Town of Ireton Was Later Built

Death claimed Henry Baack, aged pioneer of Iowa at his home, 209 Third Avenue NW, Sunday at the age of 81 years. His death followed a short illness in which he suffered a stroke. Mr. Baack enjoyed good health during his long life and possessed a fine physique and rugged constitution.

Henry Baack was born at Mecklenberg, Germany, April 16, 1848, where he grew to manhood and came to America in 1871, and settled in Clayton county, Iowa, and engaged in farming. He was married at that place to Maria Julia Fuelling, March 11, 1874, and they lived to celebrate their golden wedding in Le Mars five years ago. Mrs. Baack died November 26, 1925. Fifteen children were born to their union. The surviving children are Ernest and Arthur, of Woodstock, Minn.; Louis, of Bronson, Iowa; Edward, of Pipestone, Minn.; Eldo, of Le Mars; Otto, of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Ida Beyers, of Holland, Minn.; Mrs. Lena Balllett, of Lake Wales, Florida; Mrs. Linda Jones, of Topeka, Kan. There are thirty grand children and two great-grandchildren.

Early Settlers Here

Mr. and Mrs. Baack came to Le Mars soon after their marriage and settled in Sioux county near where the town of Ireton was later built. They underwent the vicissitudes of pioneer life and later prospered on the farm. They came to Le Mars several years ago to make their home in the autumn of life.

Mr. Baack was a leading figure in his community for many years and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him.

The funeral will be held from the residence at one o'clock, Wednesday, with services at St. John's Lutheran church at 1:30. Rev. A. Schempp of St. Peter's Lutheran church of Brunsville, will conduct the services.