Haack, Claus J. 1831-1915

HAACK, GRIMSMANN

Posted By: Linda Mohning (email)
Date: 1/5/2012 at 16:24:55

Another one of this vicinity’s old residents and one of the prominent and respected citizens passed away this week in the death of Claus Haack Sr., which occurred at his home in Sioux county Tuesday morning at 6:45 o’clock. Mr. Haack had been suffering for some time with heart failure and a sudden stroke ended his life. He was eighty-three years, seven months and two days old at the time of his death.
Claus Jacob Haack was born on September 25, 1931 at Marne, Germany. He resided there for many years and in 1853 he was united in marriage to Catherine Grimsmann. They came to the United States in 1868, settling on a farm in Benton county, Iowa, where they resided until 1886, when they came to a farm in Sioux county. There they resided ever since.
To the union of Catherine Grimsman and Claus Haack five children were born. One of them George, passed away fourteen years ago, and Mrs. Haack died in 1907. The remaining children are John, Claus, August and Margaret, all residing in Sioux and Plymouth counties. There are also thirty-three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Claus Jacob Haack was a truly Christian man, and all his life was spent with upright, Christian methods. He was a gentleman all the time and as such he was respected and beloved by everyone of his many acquaintances. He will be sorely missed by all who associated with him, and the family is extended sincere sympathy by their many friends.
The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday). The usual services will be conducted at the home, after which Rev. Guenther will conduct the services at Christ Lutheran church. – Remsen Bell-Enterprise, April 29, 1915, page 1, columns 5 & 6
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Another one of this vicinity’s old residents and one of the prominent and respected citizens passed away this week in the death of Claus Haack St., which occurred at his home in Sioux county Tuesday morning at 6:45 o’clock. Mr. Haack had been suffering for some time with heart failure and a sudden stroke ended his life. He was eighty-three years, seven months and two days old at the time of his death. Claus Jacob Haack was born on September 25, 1931 at Marne, Germany. He resided there for many years and in 1853 he was united in marriage to Catherine Grimsmann. They came to the United States in 1868, settling on a farm in Benton county, Iowa, where they resided until 1886, when they came to a farm in Sioux county. There they resided ever since. To the union of Catherine Grimsman and Claus Haack five children were born. One of them George, passed away fourteen years ago, and Mrs. Haack died in 1907. The remaining children are John, Claus, August and Margaret, all residing in Sioux and Plymouth counties. There are also thirty-three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday at Remsen. - Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, May 4, 1915, page 1.
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Note: Claus is spelled “Clause” on the gravestone.