Fiedler, Jacob 1849-1925

FIEDLER, BRUCHER

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Date: 10/30/2012 at 16:35:49

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
December 11, 1925

DEATH CLAIMS JACOB FIEDLER
DECEASED WAS ONE OF THE EARLY SETTLERS IN THE OYENS VICINITY

Jacob Fiedler, an old and respected resident of Plymouth County, died at his
home in Oyens Thursday morning at the age of 76 years. Death following an
attack of pneumonia.

Mr. Fiedler was born in Heffingen, Luxemburg, Europe, October 18, 1849,
where he grew to young manhood. When he was 22 years old he came to America
in 1871, and after his arrival worked on a farm near Aurora, Ill., for three
years and from there went to Webster City, Iowa, where he worked on farms
for five years.

From Webster City he came to Plymouth County and engaged in his calling in
the vicinity of Oyens.

He was united in marriage with Magdalena Brucher in LeMars February 22,
1880. They rented a farm from his brother-in-law, the late John Draudt,
after their marriage and later moved onto the farm now owned by Frank
Bortscheller. After renting land for a few years and prospering in the
avocation they purchased the farm which is now owned by their oldest son,
Frank Fiedler.

Mr. and Mrs. Fiedler continued farming operations until 1907 when they built
a fine home in Oyens where he spent the rest of his life. He is survived by
his wife, two sons, Frank and John, and one daughter, Anna. His youngest
son, Albert, died February 28, 1925. Frank and John are prosperous farmers
living a mile from Oyens and his daughter, Anna, is married to M. Weber,
station agent at Oyens.

Mr. Fiedler had a wide acquaintance, being one of the early settlers and was
respected by all who knew him.

The funeral services will be held at St. Catherine’s church in Oyens
Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, the pastor, Rev. Father H. Rolfes,
officiating.