Klein, Theodore Sr. 1853-1932

KLEIN, SIMON

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:34

Source: Alton Democrat (12-23-1932)

Born: September 7, 1853
Died: December 14, 1932

Theodore Klein, Sr. passed away at his home here Wednesday evening December 14 at 9:45 o’clock. Mr. Klein was born September 7, 1853, at Niederfeulen, Grand Duschee, Luxemburg and at the time of his death was 79 years, 3 months and 6 days of age. Death was caused by infirmities of old age.

Deceased came to the United States in 1871 and first located in Chicago, Illinois. In the fall of 1896 he went to California and came to Sioux County in 1877. On January 16, 1883, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Simon of Chicago, the ceremony taking place in the Prairie Church south of Alton. Mrs. Klein preceded her husband in death on December 2, 1928. In the fall of 1919 they retired from the farm and moved to Granville.

He leaves to mourn his loss, nine children: Mrs. John Ney of Granville; Frank and Fred of Adrian, Minnesota; Anton of Alton; Mrs. Albert Mauch of Mooreton, North Dakota; William and Theodore, Jr. of Granville; Bertha and Celia at home; and one brother, Jake of Alton.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning, December 17 at 9 o’clock. Reverend John A. Gerlemann was assisted in the services by Reverend Laurence N. Klein of Leeds and Reverend Illg.

The body was laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Pallbearers were his five sons and one grandson, Albert Mauch.