Christian Kammin (1845-1925)

KAMMIN, SCHULDT, SCHULTZ, AHRENS, EHRICH, HAGGE, NIEMANN

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 4/4/2024 at 13:45:23

From Story City Herald January 18, 1845 (page 8)

OBITUARY

Christian Kammin

Christian Kammin was born in Prauzen, Germany, January 18, 1845, and died in Will county, Ill., Dec. 25, 1925, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Niemann, at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 8 days.

He was baptized in infancy and confirmed at the age of 14. He immigrated to America in 1868, settling in Cook county, Illinois. He was maarried to Reka Schuldt Feb. 18, 1870, and in 1876 he moved with his family to Boone county, Iowa, settling on a farm near Mackey, where he lived 42 years. Since 1918 he has made his home with his children.

To this union was born eleven children, of whom nine survive, namely, William, August and Martin of Boone, Henry and Chris of Story City, Mrs. Mary Ahrens and Mrs. Lena Ehrich of Blue Earth, Minn., Mrs. Winnie Hagge of Bondurant ana Mrs. Anna Niemann of Mokena, Ill.

His loving companion passed away Jan. 1, 1913. Two sons, Charley and Louis, have also preceded him the better land.

He united with the Lutheran church in early life and has been a faithful member until death. He was one of the early pioneer settlers and endured many hardships which he bore with much patience, always trusting in the Lord. He was in his usual good health until last March when his health began to fail him. The cause of his death was dropsy. During all this time he suffered patiently and when the end came he was reconciled to heed the call of his Master.

He leaves to mourn his death five sons, four daughters, twenty seven grand children and 11 great grand children, and many other sorrowing relatives and friends.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. H. G. Ahrens, Mrs. Otto Ehrich and daughter Eleanore of Blue Earth, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hagge of Bondurant and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Neimann of Mokena, Ill.

Funeral services were conducted at the Luthean church west of Mackey Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 30, by Rev. Schliepsiek and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near by.