Fisch, Mathias 1834-1914

FISCH, SIREN

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Date: 11/23/2019 at 15:14:14

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
August 11, 1914

MATT FISCH IS DEAD
HAD LIVED HERE NEARLY FORTY YEARS
DUE TO ATTACK OF PLEURISY.
Was a Native of Luxembourg and Came to Iowa at an Early Day and Settled in Plymouth County in 1875—Funeral Tomorrow.

Mathias Fisch, one of the honored pioneer residents of Plymouth county died at his home on Sixth street this city on Sunday, August 9, following an attach of pleurisy at the advanced age of eighty years. Mr. Fisch had been in failing health for the past two months, owing to the increasing weight and infirmity of years but his condition was not such as to cause apprehension to his family and friends. On Saturday, August 2, he suffered an acute attack of pleurisy from which he did not recover, the end coming a week later.

Mathias Fisch has been a familiar figure on the streets of LeMars for the past thirty-five years, and he will be missed by scores of old friends and acquaintances.

He was born on September 22, 1834, at Stadt Bredimus, Canton Remich, in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where his early years were passed, and where he grew to man’s estate. When about twenty-one years of age, he concluded to try his fortunes in the new world and emigrated to America and first took up his residence at Tiffin, Ohio, where he remained a little over a year. From there he moved to St. Donatus, Jackson county, Iowa, where he engaged in farming.

He was married at St. Donatus on January 15, 1862, to Susanne Siren, who with seven children, survives him. Four preceded him in death, one son and three daughters and also an adopted daughter, Sister Assisi, who died in Dubuque in 1912.

The sons and daughters left to mourn a loving father are Nicholas Fisch, of LeMars; Peter Fisch, living on the old home farm; Rev. J. D. Fisch, of Maurice; Mrs. Bernard Sudmeyer, Misses Jennie and Ursula Fisch, of this city, and Sister Concordia, of Reading, Pa.

Mr. and Mrs. Fisch celebrated their golden wedding two years ago under most happy auspices, surrounded by their children, grandchildren, many relatives and friends.

The family moved to Plymouth county in 1875, and settled on a farm five miles east of LeMars. After farming for a few years they moved to LeMars which has been their home ever since. Mr. Fisch was engaged in business for awhile after coming to LeMars, but for many years had retired from business.

He toiled hard and with success in his younger days and was ably assisted by his devoted wife, and they enjoyed a long and happy life.

Mr. Fisch was noted for his love of sacred and choral music, and was one of the first to assist in the organization of a choir at St. Joseph’s church, and sang in the choir for many years. He was an affectionate father, a good neighbor and friend, and was held in high esteem in the community of which he was a member for nearly forty years.

The funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at ten o’clock at St. Joseph’s Catholic church in this city. His son, the Rev. J. D. Fisch and two nephews, Rev. A. J. Wagener, of Mapleton, and Rev. J. P. Wagener, of Cresco, will officiate at the services, assisted by Rev. F. X. Feuerstein and neighboring priests.
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The Alton Democrat, August 15, 1914
MAURICE:
Those who attended the funeral of Mathias Fisch at LeMars Wednesday were: Mr. and Mrs. Dan Doherty, Mr. and Mrs. John Crawley, Mrs. Lynch, Miss Soppe and John Linnan and Earl Crowley.
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