Ernest Schlotfeldt 1906-1935

SCHLOTFELDT, DENKER, RASCHE, KRUSE

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 7/12/2018 at 13:00:38

7 February 1935 - The Tipton Advertiser

Ernest Schlotfeldt a resident of Davenport since 1931, died suddenly Saturday, January 6, at 3:30 p.m. at his home, 410 East Fifteenth St., following a heart attack. He had been in ill health for some time, but death was unexpected.

Mr. Schlotfeldt was born on Oct. 7, 1906, in Gambril, Iowa, and received his education in the schools there. On Oct. 20, 1929, he was married to Miss Selma Denker in Davenport. The couple resided in De Witt and later in Tipton, before returning to Davenport in 1931.

Surviving are his widow; one son, Fay, at home; his mother Mrs. Albina Rasche of Gambril, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. John Kruse of De Witt, and Miss Dehla Schlotfeldt of Gambril, Iowa; and two brothers, Adolph of Gambril, and Ferdinand Schlotfeldt of De Witt, Iowa.

The body was taken to the Hill & Frederick mortuary where funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28th.