Schultze, Lester Charles 1906-1934

SCHULTZE, FISCHER

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/25/2012 at 12:09:16

LeMars Globe-Post
August 6, 1934

HORSE TRAMPLES VICTIM TO DEATH
Lester Schultze Dies in Hospital Shortly After Accident

Lester Schultze, 27, employed on the Francis Rubbert farm near Marcus, died in the Sacred Heart Hospital Saturday afternoon, from injuries received when he was trampled on by a horse Friday afternoon.

Mr. Schultze brought the horses in from the field and as usual, let one horse enter the barn while he led the other. The horse he was leading stumbled over a sill and fell against Mr. Schultze, throwing him under a horse that was tied in the barn. The horse became frightened and kicked the victim unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital where he died before gaining consciousness. He suffered head and body bruises.

Lester Charles Schultze was born at Nokomis, Ill., on March 24, 1907, the son of Charles and Tillie Schultze, who with his beloved wife, Henrietta and daughter, Joyce, mourn his untimely and tragic passing. He had lived in this community for the last seven years. He also leaves to mourn his loss, three brothers, Ed, Jess and Vernon and a sister, Mrs. George Rau, all of Nokomis. A grandmother, Mrs. Schneider, also survives.

Deceased was united in marriage to Henrietta Fischer, daughter of Reinhard Fischer, on June 21, 1930, at St. John’s Lutheran Church of this city.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rev. J. J. Vollmar, officiating. Burial will be made in the LeMars cemetery, with Beely’s funeral directors in charge.

In the passing of Mr. Schultze, the community loses an upright, outstanding citizen. He was a good husband, father and provider. The public extends its sympathy to the young wife, daughter and other relatives in mourning his early death.