Fred William WAAK

WAAK

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:07:02

Fred William Waak
15 April 1898 --- 29 August 1943

Ill Health for Past 10 Years Only Known Cause For Eagle Grove Man Destroyed His Own Life

Fred Waak, 45, took his own life at 7.30 Sunday morning. A 22 calibre rifle placed at his right temple was the means used in his self-destruction. Waak's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Waak, 720 North Wright were home at the time their son took his life. They had not gotten up and did not hear the shot, but were aroused when they heard the body fall. Dr. Martin was called and found that there was nothing that could be done, as life was extinct. Dr. H. P. Walker, county coroner and Sheriff Roy Wilson were notified and came over and made an investigation. Their decision was that it was a plain case of suicide.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Wilson Funeral Chapel with the Rev.
J. R. Tumbleson in charge.

Obituary
Fred W. Waak, only son of William and Lizzie Waak, was born April 15, 1898, at Green Valley, Ill. Here he attended the public schools moving with his parents to Iowa in 1917. He resided near Meservey for 10 years and at Goldfield 12 years. Three years ago the family moved to Eagle Grove. About 10 years ago his health began to fall and he was confined to his bed much of the time. He passed away Sunday morning, August 29, 1943, thus reaching the age of 45 years, 4 months and 14 days.

He leaves to mourn his death the grief stricken parents and one sister, Emma Waak, besides many
relatives and friends.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, August 26, 1943