Shevik, Anton 1834 - 1922

SHEVIK, KUCERA

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/4/2014 at 09:50:26

Pioneer Settler Passes Away
On Monday, 4:30 P.M., December 11, 1922, occurred the death of Anton Shevik; at the advanced age of 88 years, the cause of death being apoplexy of the brain, no doubt being due to old age. The deceased was born at Prague, Europe, in 1834, and there he spent his early life. There also in 1863 he married Miss Anna Kucera, with whom he lived happily till his death, 50 years, and whom he leaves in her age to mourn his loss. To them eight children were born, five dying in infancy, and a son James who preceded his father in death 15 years ago. Aloys who lives on the home farm two miles west of town and daughter Rose at home.

In 1867 he and wife emigrated to America, coming at once to Spillville and settling on his farm. There the family underwent the usual hardships of pioneer farmers life and there the deceased did his full share in bringing up his children into upright and industrious young men and women.

In 1911 he left his son Aloys to manage his farm and he and wife moved to their present residence in Spillville where later their daughter Rose joined them. Mr. Shevik was one of the most active and industrious old men that ever lived in this neighborhood. He was happy only when he was usefully employed and even on the day of his death, he was busy out doors until the angel of death touched him there. His industrious life is certainly a shining example to those of this generation of young men who desire long life and happiness.

The funeral took place Wednesday Dec. 13 at St. Wenceslaus church and cemetery. Rev. Broz performing the obsequies. The following neighbors or friends of the deceased bore his remains to the grave: Jos. Kruchek, Fr. Kuboushek, Jos Ptachek, J. Triska, Frank Bily and Fr. Ondrushek. Mr. Shevik deank the full cup of that mixture of joy and sorrow, sweetness and bitterness which we call human life. May the Lord reward his length of service here with life in eternity.

Source: Iowa Old Press: Decorah Public Opinion Dec. 20, 1922

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