Lechtenberg, Frederick 1858-1940

LECHTENBERG, HOEFLER, HONKOMP

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:32

Source: Alton Democrat (2-23-1940)

Born: July 14, 1858
Died: February 16, 1940

FRED LECHTENBERG GONE; WAS PIONEER GRANVILLE RESIDENT

Frederick Lechtenberg, prominent Granville resident for the pass 50 years, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 16, at the age of 81 years and seven months following a lingering illness.

Mr. Lechtenberg was born to Joseph and Caroline (Honkomp) Lechtenberg on July 14, 1858, at New Vienna and was married there to Bernadine Hoefler on February 9, 1886 with the Reverend W. Pape officiating.

Deceased was a successful farmer of the community for many years. Ten years ago he and Mrs. Lechtenberg retired from active farming, shifting the responsibility to their son Leo, who now operates the home farm.

In his passing, the bereaved family loses a loving husband and father, and the community, one of its most loyal and creditable citizens. The union was blessed with 11 children, one dying in infancy. He is survived by his widow and the following children: Joe of Petersburg, Nebraska; Victor of Gresham, Washington; Justine (Mrs. P.E. Gorman) of Salem, Oregon; Milly (Mrs. John Pierre) of Kingsley; Agatha (Mrs. Ivan Stay), Huntington Park, California; Mathilda (Mrs. T.S. List), Baltimore, Maryland; Ray of Los Angeles, California; Cletus, Leo, and Hugo of Granville. Thirty grandchildren also mourn his loss.

Mr. and Mrs. Lechtenberg moved to Granville in 1886, coming here from New Vienna and settled on a farm northwest of town where they lived for 45 years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Joseph’s Church, conducted by Reverend J. Hageman of Petersburg, Nebraska, nephew of deceased. The Reverend J.A. Gereman had charge of services at the cemetery. Pallbearers were Bert Schnurr, Sr., Nic Burlage, Frank Goergen, William Niichel, Henry Bernard and Barney Bueltel.