Frerichs, Ohlrich Janssen 1834-1917

FRERICHS, JANSSEN, HARMS

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/3/2010 at 16:31:50

LeMars Sentinel
February 16, 1917

O. J. Frerichs, one of the old and well known residents of this county, died
at his home near Struble on Tuesday, at the advanced age of eighty-three
years.

His death was due to apoplexy and was hastened by over exertion. A fire
broke out in his home a few days ago and had gained headway, burning a hole
through the floor. Mr. Frerichs succeeded in quenching the flames but the
shock to his nerves was great and brought on a stroke which proved fatal.

Ohlrich Janssen Frerichs was born on February 14, 1834, in Germany. When a
young man, he came to America. He is survived by his wife and three sons and
two daughters, who are Ed Frerichs, George Frerichs, Martin Frerichs, Mrs.
Gerd Harms, and Mrs. Eilert Dirks, all residing in this county.

The funeral was held on Friday afternoon at the Grant township church, Rev.
J. Myers officiating.