Wintz, Anton 1839-1930

WINTZ

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Date: 3/7/2016 at 10:12:59

Remsen Bell-Enterprise
January 23, 1930

REMSEN PIONEER DIES AT AGE OF 90 YEARS
Anton Wintz Passes Suddenly at Raeville, Neb., January 17.
Funeral Here Tuesday.

Another one of the pioneer residents of this community passed away in the death of Anton Wintz, a resident here for 35 years, who died last Friday at the home of his son-in-law, Barney Selting, near Raeville, Neb. Mr. Wintz had reached the age of 90 years last October. He was one of the earliest residents of this vicinity, having come here in 1886. The deceased is survived by two daughters and one son. The body was brought to Remsen for burial, funeral services being held Tuesday at St. Mary’s church.

Mr. Wintz had been accustomed for the past eight years of making his home at intervals among his children at various places, and recently made a prolonged stay at the Selting home near Raeville. He was apparently in his usual good state of health up to a few hours before the end came. Mr. Wintz had risen at his accustomed hour Friday morning and partook of breakfast as usual, with no indication of poor health. Soon after the breakfast hour, however, he was seized with convulsions and in spite of good medical attention the seizures came repeatedly during the morning, and he passed away at noon. His sudden death thus came as a severe shock to the bereaved family.

Anton Wintz was born October 26, 1839, in Germany. He continued to live there until he reached young manhood, and in his native land was united in marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Wintz then came to this country, settling on a farm near Madison, Wis., where they lived for several years. Later they farmed for a time near Allison, Iowa, and in 1886 came to Remsen. Mr. Wintz purchased land six miles southeast of town, and made this their home for 14 years, after which the couple retired and came in town, and the farm was occupied for several years by their son, Math. After the death of Mrs. Wintz in 1921, Mr. Wintz made his home among his children in various places, and for several years past lived with his son-in-law, Barney Selting, in Nebraska.

The deceased was a staunch member of the Catholic church and was a gentleman of strict Christian principles. He was one of the most prominent and most successful farmers in this vicinity, and enjoyed a large circle of friends, who were grieved to hear of his demise. Mr. Wintz was a loving husband and father and true friend to those with whom he came in contact, and was counted as a valuable and highly esteemed citizen in the various communities in which he spent his life.

After solemn requiem services in the Catholic church at Raeville Monday morning, the body was brought to Remsen and was taken to the George Paskert home southeast of town. Funeral services were held in St. Mary’s here Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, and were conducted by the Rev. H. J. Schleter. The body was laid to rest beside that of his wife, in St. Mary’s cemetery.

The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ollendick, of Elgin, Neb, and Mrs. George Paskert, of Remsen, and one son, Math Wintz, of Milford, Iowa. Five children, three brothers and one sister preceded him to the grave. Surviving also are thirty grandchildren and sixty-six great grandchildren.

Among those from other towns, besides the children, who attended the funeral, are: Mr. and Mrs. John Weiskircher, Lake Park, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wintz and daughter Garland, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alberts, Milford, Iowa; Mrs. Frank Considine, Mr. and Mrs. J. Traufler and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Golden, LeMars; Ed. Baum and John Zimmer, Maryhill; Mrs. Frank Klostermann and son Henry, Sioux City; and Peter Groat, Granville.