Schlund, John Jacob, 1858-1936

SCHLUND, STUKEY, HURDLEBRINK

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From the Rock Valley Bee, February 28, 1936:

JOHN J. SCHLUND HAS PASSED AWAY

News of the death of John J. Schlund, at his home in Anaheim, Calif., reached here Wednesday morning. Mr. Schlund was a former pioneer resident of Rock Valley, having resided on his farm west of Rock Valley for many years before moving to California some twenty-five years ago. Mr. Schlund was well known in Rock Valley and vicinity. He visited here frequently since making his home in the west.

Mr. Schlund was a man who took a keen interest in the affairs of the community in which he lived. He was one of the pioneers here and did his full share in the upbuilding of this community. He was a clear thinker, as well as a true and trusted friend. Having thought things out, he had the courage to stand by his convictions. His many friends here will be grieved to learn of his passing.

Mr. Schlund was taken sick with influenza during the holidays and he suffered another attack shortly before his death, which seemed to weaken his heart, and ultimately caused his death.

The following obituary was read at his funeral services:

“John J. Schlund was born at Milville, Grant county, Wisconsin, July 25, 1858. When 14 months old his mother passed away and he was adopted by Louise Stukey. His foster mother passed away when he was 14 years old, leaving him to shift for himself. His father having passed away when he was 9 years of age.

“On December 13, 1879, he was married to Mary Hurdlebrink at Wauzeka, Wisconsin, where they resided on a small farm in the hills until moving to western Iowa. In 1887 he bought some prairie land of the C.M. & St. P. railroad in Sioux township, Sioux county, Ia. He broke the sod with a team of mules, and established a home where he lived until coming to California in 1911.

“While residing in Sioux county, he was school treasurer of Sioux township from 1888 until moving to California, and was President of the State Bank of Rock Valley, Iowa, from 1905 until coming to California.

“In the spring of 1914 he bought the land on South West Street, Anaheim, and planted it to oranges, where he made his home the remainder of his life. His death was caused by a heart failure while trying to start his car at his home on February 19, 1936 at the age of 77 years.

“He was a man of great integrity and high ideals, known to all as an example of the right and all that stood for good. The influence of his qualities of good friendliness was widespread among his friends and acquaintances. His passing brings to a close a very eventful and useful life.

“Entombment will be made in Fairhaven Mausoleum at Santa Ana, beside his daughter, Elsie, who preceded him in death July 10, 1930. He is survived by his widow, Mary, three daughters, and a son. The son, Fred Schlund, lives in Santa Ana. The daughters are Mrs. Emma E. Buckley of Lexington, Kentucky, Mrs. Esther Hannah of Banning, Calif., and Mrs. Marian Lindsey of Los Angeles, Calif.”

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His FindaGrave.com page gives his full name as John Jacob Schlund; birth, death, and burial as above; spouse Mary Hurdlebrink Schlund (1859-1956, married 1879); children Elsie L. Schlund (1880-1930), Esther R. Schlund Hannah (1885-1963), Emma E. Schlund Buckley (1885-1987), Clarence Frederick Schlund (1887-1947), and Marion V. Schlund Lindsey (1895-1974).

Iowa Wills and Probate Records on Ancestry.com include a Letters of Administration form for John Jacob Schlund, Sioux County probate case file #4131, appointing C. A. Walhof as estate administrator on April 23, 1936.