St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-13
EARTH RECEIVED HIM.
The Final Farewell Over the
Remains Of William
Lfndeke.
Touching Tribute by His Pas
tor to the Memory Of the
Dead.
A Vast Throng Of Prominent
Men Attend the ObSe-
quies.
The Casket Buried Beneath
the Floral Offerings
Sent.


memory is held in this community. The
well known integrity of the deceased
the energy with which he had so sue
cessfully developed all his affairs anc
the great interest which he had taker
in all matters relating to the welfare OF
the city had endeared him to many cIti
zens, and those who paid their tribute OF
respect and affection included all classes
of people. The services at the residence
on Central park were conducted by Rev.
Carl GauSeWitZ, of st. Johns Evangel-
ical Lutheran church. The commodious
rooms overflowed with mourners. The
caSket containing the remains occupied
a place in the main hall, and hundreds
of friends viewed, through the glass
cover, the placid features of the de-
parted. Rev. Mr.. Gausewitz read Sc
lectOns from the thirty-ninth and nine
teenth Pslams, and taking as his text
the thirteenth verse of the fourteenth
chapter of Revelations he delivered the
following address:
The Funeral Grafton.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord from henceforth: yea saith the Spirit,
that they nav rest from their labors, and
their works do follow them"
One of the best friends had has departed
man who always proved devoted and true
and faithful. whose valuable advice always
was highly appreciated because it was given
with the same care with which he SO success
fully managed his own personal affairs; who
would consider the interests of his friend his
own, which he must protect and advance as
though they were his; whO when he thought
he saw a fault in his friend, would, in as
Eparing manner as possible, make
an effort to cover or remove it; who
would open his whole soul to his
friend and never abuse a confidence placed
III him. Thus knew Mr.. Lindeke for the
past seven years, and such he proved him
self to be as our acquaintance grew more in
innate. The departure of this noble man is
great personal loss to me, greater than !
can on this occasion express. feel assured
that am not alone In this position. The
last three days, with their many expressions
of regret on all Sides have shown that
abundantly. His devotion TO hrs relatives
and mis- own household, in particular TO his
wife, with whom he lived in happy union
over thirty years, and 10 his chlIdren, OF
whom four survive their father, make his
departure seem to them an irreparable loss
in which only our heavenly Father himself
can comfort them.
William Lindeke was a model citizen. He
looked upon this city, where he spent the
greater and the most successful portion of
his life, as upon dear parent to whom he
owed the debt Of gratitude that child owes
to its mother. How he IN late years en-
deavored to pay this debt by in every way
u
them, is well known to all of US.
But as his pastor, | especially want to
speak of Mr.. Lindeke as a Christian He
rested his hope for time and eternity In his
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Whilst he
would be unwilling 10 accept anything as a
divine truth or precept of which he
was not convinced that ii was taught
in the Bible, he would on the other hand, if
persuaded of this. accept it at once and con-
fess and live it with all energy. He would
flO cly yTb diSQdVan-
tages such action would bring him. Hence
he also faithfully adhered to and loved that
church in which he believed he had found
the Gospel of his Lord taught in its purity.
He was one of the most regular attendants at
public divine worship. His attention TO the
services was such that it always proved q
source of inspiration to his pastor. There
was nothing SWeeter to him than to hear OF
his Savior. The gospel was his staff OF life.
Those that did not know Mr.. Lndeke as
hearer and lover of the word of God were
unacQuaintsd with one of his most important
characteristics.
His faith was the living power that directed
and to a great extent, moulded his life. He
was naturally energetic and active. Those
who were associated with him i'll the church
know how he placed this energy and activity
at the service of his Lord. st. Johns Luther
an church, of which he was trustee from
the day Of its organization to his death. and
almost equally long the president, had none
among its members more devoted to its inter-
ests or more willing to give valuable time
and attention TO its welfare. The same was
true of the church in general. He was
deeply interested in all her affairs.
He would take an active part
in the discussions at synonds and other,
meetings, not only contributing very largely
but giving his careful counsel and advice so
as to help lead TO q successful end whatever
was undertaken His zeal in this respect
was untiring to the end. Being very busy
man, he generally left the works of charity
TO the care of his estimable wife. Mir. Lin
deke was never approached in vain for as
distance if he was convinced that his charity
was worthily placed.
He was not without faults nor without enc
mics. But every one who believes IN char
Rcter, and especially in Christian character,
will admire him for that. man
40 pronounced in his convictions OF
right and wrong, so energetic in doing what
he considered to be right. could not but have
enemies. But those same qualities gained
for him the great host of true and devoted
friends who are today mourning the fact that
he cannot labor with them any more.
Whoever knew Mr.. Lindeke intimately ad-
mired his noble Christian character. Hence
the pronounced and general sorrowlng over
his sudden farewell to his beloved ones, to
his friends, 10 his brethren IN the faith and
10 the city he served so well.
But we do not mourn without hope.
"Blessed are the dead which die III the
Lord" And so we bid farewell to you, our
beloved 1rlenQ, our DrOIlef1n C0flSI jesus.
knowing and believing that you are blessed
now. You are now resting from your many
labors. Your works do follow you
oh that we would all follow the good eX-
ample this man has set, putting our trust in
the Savior and working for the welfare of
our fellow men. thus leading the truly useful
life of a sincere Christian, unto whom the
Lord will say We'll done. thou good and
faithful servant, thou hast been faithful
over few things, l will make thee ruler
over many; enter thou into the JOY OF thy
Lord y
Buried in Flowers.
The beautiful floral tributes that sur
rounded the casket were removed by
loving hands and, preceded by the hon
Orary pail bearers, the remains were
borne to the hearSe.
The honorary pail bearers were Gov.
William r. Merriam. Gen. John b. San
born, r. Warner, NJ. Auerbach, John
II. Allen, Uri Lamprey, j. Il. Weed, j.
a WheelOck.
The actual pail bearers were Joseph
Jockey, Charming Seabury, p. H. Kelly,
Gebhard Bohn, II. l.. Schurmeier, Fred
erick Driscoll, Adam Finch and Henry
Kroeger.
Large delegations were present from
the chamber of commerce, the JObberS