Brauch, Peter C. 1865-1940

BRAUCH

Posted By: Tom Baack-Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/17/2014 at 05:01:12

Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel March 12, 1940

Heart Attack Proves Fatal
Peter C. Brauch Retired Farmer Stricken

Death came without warning to Peter C. Brauch, 74, retired farmer living at 204 Sixth Avenue SW, Friday (March 8, 1940) evening. Apparently in his usual good health he suffered a sudden attack of illness and passed away just as a physician responded to an emergency call.

Peter C. Brauch was born April 21, 1865, at St. Wendel, Minn., and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brauch, who were among the early settlers in Le Mars.

He lived in his native place until ten years old when he went to Luxemburg, Europe. The family remained there a year and on returning to America came directly to Le Mars where members of the family have lived ever since.

Mr. Brauch was married to Miss Clara Noehl, the wedding taking place in this city at St. Joseph church with Rev. Father H. J. Meis officiating, April 28, 1897.

Following their marriage they engaged in farming in this locality for several years and then lived in Shakopee and Faribault, Minn. In 1925 they returned to this vicinity and farmed north of Struble. They left the farm recently and were making their home again in Le Mars.

Mr. Brauch is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son, Mrs. Andrew Kern, Faribault, Minn., Valeria and Melvin Brauch, of Le Mars and a grandchild, Walter John Kern, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Eilenbecker and Miss Anna Brauch, of this city.

Funeral Held Monday

The funeral was held Monday morning at St. James church. Rev. Father L. J. Cooper officiating at the mass.

The pallbearers were John Garding, George Lang, John Lucas, Jas. F. Rogers, Valentine Schindler, John Schlesser.

Interment was made in St. Joseph cemetery in charge of the Wiltgen funeral home.