Peter Napoleon Littig 1846-1926

LITTIG, FIDLAR, BARTEMEYER, STROEHLE

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The Davenport Democrat and Leader
13 Jan 1926
Page 14

Peter N. Littig, Born in Old Antoine LeClaire Home, Answers Summons

(photo of Peter N Littig)

Peter Napoleon Littig, 2714 Fair avenue, a well known pioneer citizen of this community, passed away at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, after an illness of several months duration. He had been ailing since October. The fatal ailment was pneumonia accompanied by a weakening of the heart. He was in the 80th year of age.

Mr. Littig was born in the old Antoine LeClaire home near Fifth street and Pershing avenue on June 7, 1846. His father, the late John Littig who came to Davenport in 1836, was employed by Mr. LeClaire and when he moved into a new residence, turned the old home over to Mr. Littig.

Mr. Littig was a farmer by vocation and owned one of the finest farms in Scott county, located three miles out on the Harrison street road. He was united in marriage to Emma G. Fidlar on July 15, 1869. She died 22 years ago, after which Mr. Littig retired from the farm and moved to Davenport.

The deceased had held numerous offices of trust. He was assessor of Davenport township for 17 years, a road supervisor for 15 years and rural school director for 10 years. He served a term as president of the Scott County Old Settlers' Association.
In politics Mr. Littig was a sterling Democrat. He was a man of strong character, honest and fearless in all his actions. He was a loyal and patriotic citizen, a devoted husband and father, and did full measure in the upbuilding of the community.

Mr. Littig was a member of the Episcopal church and for 25 years had been affiliated with the Knights of Pythias.

Surviving are three sons, two daughters, 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The children are John A. Littig, Louis A. Littig, Mrs. Laura Bartemeyer and Mrs. John E. Stroehle, all of Davenport, and Henry C. Littig of Ft. Worth, Texas. A son Eugene Napoleon Littig died April 26, 1881. All the living children were present at the bedside at the time of final dissolution. The son, Louis A. Littig is a well known local contractor. John A. Littig is with the Durwyllan Company of Chicago and Henry Littig is engaged with the railroad business at Ft. Worth, Texas. Mr. Littig was conscious up to the hour of death and outlined all details and plans for his funeral and burial. For some years past, the daughter, Mrs. Stroehle has made her home with her father.

The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning from the late home, 2714 Fair avenue. Dean Marmaduke Hare of Trinity Cathedral will officiate and burial will take place in Pine Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Henry Karwath, president of the American Pioneer settlers, of which Mr. Littig was at one time president, requests that all members meet in a body at the home of Mrs. J. Stroehle, 2714 Fair avenue at 9:30 a.m., Thursday to attend the funeral.

The Davenport Democrat and Leader
14 Jan 1926
Page 17

Last Rites for Peter N. Littig Are Held Today

Marmaduke Hare, Dean of Trinity Cathedral, Is in Charge.

Funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock for the late Peter Napoleon Littig from the residence, 2714 Fair avenue, Davenport, in charge of the Rev. Mamaduke Hare, Dean of Trinity cathedral. Interment was in Pine Hill cemetery.

The two hymns, "Enough to Know," and "Abide With Me," were sung by Mrs. Fred Warner.

The honorary pallbearers were August E. Steffon, Louis E. Roddewig, John C. Butcher, George D. Frye, August Reading, and Frank D. Barr.

The active pallbearers were Charles S. Cameron, G. Kurtz, Clemens H. Guentherman, Earl Karwath, Robert B. Campbell, and John G. Baker.