Casper, Lawrence died 1897-1918

CASPER, LEBBEN

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/7/2015 at 16:56:14

Note: Picture of gravestone at FAG has his year of birth as 1897. His mother's maiden name is Lebben.

YOUTHFUL SOLDIERS SUCCUMB TO INFLUENZA ONLY A FEW WEEKS IN SERVICE

Lawrence Casper, Son of John Casper, Of Lincoln Township,

Lawrence Casper is another Plymouth county youth who has laid downhis life while in the service of his country. He fell a vicitm of influenza while in training camp at Ames, dying on Sunday. His father Peter Casper, of Hinton, and his brothers and sisters were notified of his sickness and went to Ames and were with him during his last illness.

Lawrence Casper was inducted into service for special training on July 14, and went to enter a training camp at Ames.

He was born on his father's farm in Lincoln township and attended school there and worked on the farm.

He is mourned by his father and two sisters who are Mrs. Ella Blankenberg, Mrs. Carl Muecke, and two brothers, George and Edward.

Lawrence Casper was a popular young man in the community where he was reared and lived. He was tweinty-one years of age.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at two-clock from the house in Lincoln township and the Interment made in th Lincoln township Lutheran cemetery.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 22, 1918
Le Mars, Iowa