Moeller, Jacob 1851-1939

MOELLER, THOMSEN

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:38

Source: Alton Democrat (3-31-1939)

Born: February 22, 1851
Died: March 14, 1939

Jacob Moeller, pioneer resident of Sioux Center, died March 14, at his home here. He had reached the age of 88 years and enjoyed good health until a week before his passing when he suffered a heart attack.

He was one of the far-seeing men of the community, one of the founders and charter members of the German Farmers Mutual Insurance Company, a charter member of the Farmers Cooperative Society and secretary for many years of the Plato Township schools. He was born at Grossvold, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on February 22, 1851 and came to the United States 16 years ago. He was married in 1884 to Agnete Christina Thomsen. Nine children were born to the couple and were reared in the Plato Township farm home.

Surviving are Mrs. Moeller and eight children: Mrs. Ernest Klein of Sioux Falls; Peter W., Doon; Mrs. R. Witt, Le Mars; Martin T., Sioux Center; Mrs. Will Schlumbohm, Hawarden; Charles, Sioux Center; Mrs. Louis Winterfeld, Larchwood; Arthur, Ireton; also a brother, Martin Moeller of Ireton; a sister, Mrs. Q. Cordsen, Kansas City, Missouri; 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. One son died in infancy.

Funeral services for the pioneer, who was known widely for his excellent judgment, natural ability, and answering integrity, were held Thursday at the Peace Lutheran Church in charge of Reverend Hugo Boyer, with interment at the church cemetery.