Schnepf, Charles 1896-1919

SCHNEPF

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 1/18/2008 at 19:34:06

LeMars Sentinel
January 31, 1919

DIED IN SERVICE
Plymouth County Volunteer Succumbs to Pneumonia

Charles Schnepf, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Schnepf, of Remsen, died in a
hospital at Corpus Christi, Texas, on Thursday night, January 23, of
pneumonia. His parents were notified of his death on Friday and the news
came as a severe shock as they had not known that he was even ill. The young
man was in the service having enlisted in August, 1917.

Charles Schnepf was born on a farm near Remsen on May 22, 1896, and lived in
that vicinity all his life until he went into the service. His death is
mourned by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Schnepf, and his brothers and
sisters, who are Mrs. Elizabeth Kunkel, of Adrian, Minn.; Marie and Carrie
at home; William, Winifred and Joseph, living on farms in Fredonia township;
and George, who is with the Army in France.

Charles Schnepf was a fine young man with many friends who regret his early
death.

The remains were shipped from Corpus Christie to Remsen and the funeral was
held at St. Mary's church in that city on Thursday. The young soldier was
accorded military honors.