Franz Strohkarck 1844-1922

STROHKARCK, WULF

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Date: 7/7/2007 at 18:10:11

Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Friday, January 13, 1922 pg 13

Strohkarck

Franz Frederick Strohkarck of Bettendorf, old and highly respected citizen of that community, passed away at his home Thursday night at 11 o'clock after an illness extending over a period of two years.

He was born in Luettow, Mecklenberg, Germany, July 28, 1844, and came to America in 1869, going to Chicago. He returned to Germany in 1872, and married Miss Dorris Wulf there on Feb. 28, 1873. In April of the same year they came direct to Davenport, which was his home up until six years ago, when the family removed to Bettendorf.

Mr. Strohkarck was for many years engaged in the carpentry contracting business in Davenport under the firm name of Stelling & Strohkarck. He was a member of the Davenport Turners' association.

Surviving are the wife , two daughters, Emma and Dorothea, both at home and one son, Frank of Davenport. A son Otto preceded him in death 35 years ago. Also surviving are two brothers in Germany.

The funeral will be held from the home, 640 West State street, Bettendorf, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with cremation at Davenport crematorium. Friends are welcome at the home but services at the crematorium will be strictly private.

Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Sunday, January 15, 1922 pg 13

The Strohkarck Funeral

The funeral of Franz Frederick Strohkarck will be held at the home, 640 North State street, Bettendorf, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Friends are welcome at the home; the services at the Davenport crematorium, however, will be private.

Davenport Democrat and Leader; Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Monday, January 16, 1922 pg 13

The Strohkarck Funeral

Services for Franz Strohkarck were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, 640 West State street, Bettendorf, with private services at the Davenport crematorium.

Pallbearers were F.H. Scharfenberg, Jack Messer, E.C. Goenne, C.H. Schroeder, F. Miller and C. Messer.