Bernhard Schmidt

SCHMIDT

Posted By: Volunteer: B. Evans
Date: 7/23/2014 at 20:01:41

Source: Van Buren County Genealogical Society, Obituary Book D, Page 15,
Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, Iowa

BERNHARD SCHMIDT DEAD.

“Bernhard Schmidt is dead.” Such were the painful words that fell from friendly lips yesterday afternoon. The report was not surprising for the end of this bright young life has been momentarily expected for months. He was patient, and with calm resignation awaited the hour when he …

[NOTE: There may be portions of four different obituaries for Bernhard Schmidt that appear to have been cut and pasted together.]

The funeral of Benard Schmit was held from the German church west of town Friday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Birkner pastor of the German Lutheran church. A few remarks were made…

Bernard Schmidt was well known to Farmington people. He was a member of the High School Alumni, class of ’93, graduating under F. L. Douglas. He subsequently taught in the Grammar grade of our public schools and was assistant principal under Prof. Sollenbarger one year. Later he became principal of the Cantril school, and it was while filling this place that he was stricken with hemorrhage of the lungs. For more than two years he has patiently lingered, continually growing weaker. Last winter he visited northern Arkansas and southwestern Missouri in hope of relief, but all to no purpose. About two months ago he concluded to return home. C.G. Morris went to Missouri and aided him in making the return trip. Mr. Schmidt was a member of Farmington Camp No. 2801, Modern Woodmen of America…

…on Rev. Thos. Ratcliffe on behalf of the Modern Woodmen of American, of whom Neighbor Schmit was an honored member. A part of their beautiful ritual was used at the grave as the last sad rite. “Peace, peace, to thee and thine.”