Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-08-04


ter of Andrew Hertel. She was born
here November 25, 1849, and removed
to Milwaukee after her marriage. She
was well known to many Watertown
people and was much esteemed for
her many good qualities. She is sur
vived by four sons and two daughters
George w. Theisen, for eight years
died suddenly Saturday a. NJ in Juneau.
clerk of the courts of Dodge county,
Appoplexy was the cause. Mr.. Thei-
sen hetired IL apparently good
health last night and arose from bed
about 4:30 o'clock this morning He
sat down on chair and complained
placed his hand to his head and be-
came unconscious, death resulting in
few moments.
Mr.. TheiSen was born in Lomira
and was one of the best known demo
Gratis in Dodge county. His popular
ity was such that he was four times
elected clerk of the courts. He was
also justice Of the peace at the time
of his death. Mr.. Theisen had large
circle of friends in Watertown where
he was well known and highly es-
teemed and his untimely death will
be learned with sorrow by all.
Mr.. Theisen was As years old and
is survived by his widow and seven
children.
Mr.. Fred Gehrke passed to his fin
al reward at the family home in
North Washington street Sunday ev-
ening, following a long illness, being
afflicted with cancer of the jaw. He
was a native of Germany where he
was born September Z, 1870 He
has resided in Watertown more than
40 years, greater share of which
time he was employed as teamster
for the Weber lumber yards. He is
survived by his widow and eight chill
dren: Charles, Fred, William, Ed
ward, Mrs William Saniter, Minnie,
Tillie, Iday Watertown. There are two
grandchildren. Mr.. Gehrke was a
member of the Watertown Krieger
Verein and Sons of Hermann. He
was man respected by all who knew
him, of a quiet disposition and strictly
a home man devoted to his family.
The funeral of Mr.. Otto H. Nowack
took place Monday afternoon. Services
were held in st. Johns Lutheran
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friends of the decedent who were
present to pay a last tribute of re-
spect to his memory. AS the casket
was being borne into the edifice, the
church band played Nearer, My God,
To Thee" which was followed by the
sacred chants of the choirs. The
burial was in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr.. John Delaney, son-in-law of Mr..
and Mrs. James Burke of this city,
died in Minneapolis Saturday even
ing. He was As years old and is sur
vived by his widow and one son. The
body will be taken to Green Bay, his
former home, for burial. The fun
eral will take place on Wednesday
morning. Mr.. Delaney was we'll
known in Watertown where he visit
ed frequently and his death will be
learned with regret by his many
friends.
Miss Hilda Block, aged IA years,
died Friday evening in the family
home, 813 Berlin avenue. She had
been sick two weeks suffering from
tubercular meningitis. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Block and was born in Watertown
June Is, 1897. She was a young
girl of lovable character and her I'M
timely demise is a severe shock to
the parents and other relatives.
Mr.. William H. Rogers of Johnson
Creek died in the family home Mon-
day, aged 81 years. He had resided
on a farm near Johnson Creek all his
life and was quite well known in Wa
tertown. The funeral will take place
ON Wednesday morning. Services
will be held in st. Bernard's church
in Watertown at 10 o'clock.