Christopher Tietz 1833-1919

TIETZ, BEAVER, ARKWROGHT

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 8/23/2010 at 05:53:23

Grandpa Tietz passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R.O. Beaver, with whom he had made his home for over 20 years. He died Saturday forenoon, Jan. 4th, after a gradual decline of old age, having reached the advanced age of 85 years, 6 months and 10 days. Monday the remains were taken to Manly, Iowa, where the funeral services were held. The last sad rites were conducted by the pastor of the German Church.

Christopher Tietz was born in Germany June 24, 1833. He came to America in March 1875 and settled in Clayton Co., Iowa. His wife passed away in 1880. He moved to Worth Co. in 1884, and has since then, as stated above, made his home with his daughter, Mrs. R.O. Beaver. Grandpa Tietz, as he was called by every one will be greatly missed by all who knew him as he was a kind and generous friend to all, and more especially to the children. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter, Mrs. R.O. Beaver, and his son, Wm. Tietz, and a number of grandchildren and great grand-children.

After Grandpa Tietz died his son, Wm. Tietz at Manly was notified. He came over last Sunday morning. The remains of Grandpa Tietz were prepared for shipment from here for Monday noon to Manly where interment was made. Mrs. R.O. Beaver accompanied her brother Wm. Tietz, to Manly and returned home the next day.

Card of Thanks
We wish to express to our friends and neighbors the deep appreciation of their kind services and aid given during the sickness and death of our father and also to thank Mrs. Arkwroght for the beautiful floral offering.
Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Beaver
Wm. Tietz and family

~Rake Register, January 9, 1919