Hastert, Nicholas 1841-1913

HASTERT, SCHUH

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 3/25/2017 at 16:22:51

Source: Alton Democrat (12-18-1918)

Born: February 11, 1841
Died: December 11, 1913

Nicholas Hastert died at his home in Alton on Thursday evening December 11th after an illness of eighteen months. Deceased was born at Meindorff Luxemburg on February 11, 1841 and was therefore 72 years old when he passed away. Deceased came to the United States in 1869. Two years later, on August 22nd, at Chicago, he was united in marriage to Miss Cathryn Schuh. This union was blessed with ten children, nine of whom survive. In the fall of 1910 Mr. and Mrs. Hastert came to Alton from David City, Nebraska, to enjoy the remaining years of their life in ease and comfort. During this short period Mr. Hastert made many friends here.

The funeral services will be held from St. Mary’s Catholic Church this Saturday morning at 9:30 A.M. and will be conducted by Very F.J. Brune. Interment will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Deceased is survived by the widow and the following sons and daughters: Charles of Shelby, Nebraska, Mrs. Nic Ruppert of Alton, Mrs. Adolph Backman of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Peter Streff of Alton, Peter of Los Angeles, Mrs. Eugene Schroeder of Oyens, Iowa, John of David City, Nebraska, Mrs. Leo Kettler of Lismore, Minnesota, and Henry of Alton. He is also survived by three sisters and one brother who reside in Luxemburg and one sister, Mrs. Chas. Rusdorff of Osceola, Nebraska.