DIETRICH DEBNER

The pursuits of farming and stock-raising claim the time and energies of Dietrich Debner, who owns a well improved tract of land of one hundred and twenty acres in Springfield township. His birth occurred in Hanover, Germany, on the 24th of May, 1864, his parents being Dietrich and Louise (Hulsey) Debner, who were married in that country. They crossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1870, coming direct to Cedar county, Iowa, where the father purchased forty acres of land. Subsequently, by an additional purchase of eighty acres, he extended the boundaries of his farm to include one hundred and twenty acres and was actively and successfully engaged in its operation until called to his final rest. His wife died June 19, 1910, at the age of eighty years. Their children were seven in number, as follows: Rix, who is a resident of Calhoun county, Iowa; Louise, the wife of Dick Focke, of Calhoun county; Lena, living in Chicago, Illinois; Sophia, the wife of Julius Michel, of Chicago, Illinois; Dietrich, of this review; Mary, who is the wife of Henry Dircks and lives near Clarence, Iowa; and Emma, at home.

Dietrich Debner, whose name introduces this review, was but six years of age when brought to the new world by his parents. In pursuit of an education he attended the district schools and also the German school in Lowden. After putting aside his text-books he assisted his father in the work incident to the operation of the home farm and following the latter’s demise he purchased the interest of the other heirs therein. As before stated, the property embraces one hundred and twenty acres of valuable land in Springfield township, and the well tilled fields annually yield golden harvests as a reward for the care and labor which is bestowed upon them. In connection with the tilling of the soil Mr. Debner also devotes considerable attention to the raising of stock, which branch of his business adds materially to his income.

Mr. Debner exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party, believing firmly in its principles. He served in the capacity of road supervisor for a period of twelve years and proved himself an efficient and trustworthy official. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Evangelical church at Lowden. He enjoys a wide acquaintance in the community where almost his entire life has been spent and his many good qualities have won him the esteem and high regard of a large circle of friends.