John Adolph PROBST

PROBST, HILDAHL, SISSON, ODLAND

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 1/5/2007 at 23:17:09

John Adolph Probst was born on January 23, 1875, at Clinton, Iowa, this being his home until he grew to manhood. Coming with his parents to Wright county in the year 1895. On March 23, 1904, he was united in marriage to Martha Hildahl and to this union one child was born. Mrs. Jeneve Odland of Clarion. His wife, Martha, passed away on September 22, 1906. He was united in marriage on November 25, 1908 to Mable Sisson and to this union three children were born, Sarah A., Grayce L., and Chas. E. Probst, all at home. He also leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Probst of Galt; his wife; four children; one brother, and four sisters, and other relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Probst had lived in Wright county for over thirty years, the last eighteen of which he has carried the mail on the rural route from Galt, missing only a few days during that length of time until his recent illness came upon him. One winter day he could not get through to some of the mail boxes, so he walked through the snow in order that the people might receive their mail, which shows his faithfulness to the work he had in hand. He was active up until the last two months when he was afflicted with his serious illness, which resulted in his passing away, November 17, 1926, at the age of 51 years, 9 months, and 25 days. He was a man among men, highly esteemed by all. His home and family were his pride and joy. A faithful husband and companion, a loving father and good neighbor. Galt and community has lost a good citizen. He was very active in the order of Odd Fellows of which he has been a member the last 21 years. The funeral was held at the Congregational church in Galt, on November 19, 1926. Rev. G. T. Farnham officiating with the local I. O. O. F. lodge assisting

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ca. November 1926