Wokosin, Herman J. 1864-1928

WOKOSIN, THEESE, BURKE, SCHULTZ, SANGER, KEMPH

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The Grinnell (IA) Herald; July 27, 1928

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP PIONEER DIES

Herman J. Wokosin was born in Lincoln township, Poweshiek county, Iowa, December 16, 1864.

Here he grew up and farmed until poor health compelled him to retire. The remaining years of his life he spent in Victor.

On February 12, 1888, he was joined in marriage to Miss Mary Theese and the union was a happy one. Seven children were born to this union, one of whom preceded Mr. and Mrs. Wokosin in death.

The last year was a year of much distress as in addition to the loss of his wife about two months ago, he endured much sickness.

He died at the home of Mrs. Max Burke, his daughter, on Thursday, July 12, 1928, aged 63 years, 6 months and 26 days.

Surviving him are three sons, Herman, Henry and Lewis, and three daughters, Minnie, Mrs. Martin Schultz; Marie, Mrs. Max Burke; Martha, Mrs. Jess Sanger; also one brother, John Wokosin of Guernsey; Mary, Mrs. Kemph of Manning, Ia., also 11 grandhchildren.

Funeral services were held at St. John's Evangelical church, Saturday, July 14th, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Wm. Bartz of Victor.--Montezuma Republican.