Mose Traupel Mose Traupel was born in Albany, Indiana, March 19, 1861, and passed away at his home near Garden Grove, Iowa, March 30, 1937, at the age of 76 years and 20 days.
He was the fourth son of Lewis and Harriet Traupel.
At the age of eight years he came with his parents to Iowa, settling in Decatur county. Here he grew to manhood and all his years were spent in this community.
On Dec. 27, 1900 he was united in marriage to Ellen Jane Lentz of Woodland. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Verda Hamilton and Miss Mary Ocho Traupel, who with the wife, one grandchild. Alice Ellen Hamilton, a nephew, Forest Hamilton, who since childhood has made his home with the family, and the son-in-law, Herman Hamilton, are left to mourn his passing.
The deceased is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Smith of Mound City, Mo., Mrs. Josephine Squires of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Nettie Hinebaugh of Garden Grove, two brothers, Lewis of Mitchell, South Dakota, and Will of Des Moines, also a host of other relatives and friends who will miss his ever cheerful smile and kindly word.
Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
He was one of Decatur county's most substantial and dependable farmers, a living example of the age-old proverb: "Let your word be as good as your deed." He was for many years a loyal member of the Masonic order of Garden Grove but in late years was unable to attend because of his health.
He spent many hours of recent years reading his Bible, and took great pride in being able to quote many favorite passages therefrom.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. May they be comforted by the promise: "He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in High Point, with Rev. A. V. Hart of Leon officiating. The Stewart Funeral Home of Leon had charge. Interment was in High Point cemetery.
Card of Thanks -- We wish to express our most sincere thanks to the many friends for their kindnesses shown us at the death of our loved one, for the beautiful floral offerings and for the music.
Mrs. Mose Traupel and daughter Mary,Source: Obituary - copy with Carla Rae Perks
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hamilton and daughter.