New Ulm review., 1922-09-20
One BY One The
PIONEERS DEPART
JOHN SCHLUMPBERGER, ONE
OF NEW ULM'S BEST
CITIZENS GONE.
DEATH FOLLOWS ILLNESS OF
SEVERAL MONTHS FROM
GANGRENE.

GANGRENE.
With the death of John Schlump-
berger which occurred at the Loretto
Hospital. Thursday evening at $50
o'clock, another New Ulm pioneer,
one of our most respected and beloved
citizens joined the innumerable cara
van. Death was due to gangrene of
the foot with which he became afflict-
ed early in April Of this year and since
that time has required constant care
and attention. For the last two
m onths he received treatment at the
Loretto Hospital.
Neurology.
The deceased was born October 28,
1886 in Hausen, Oberamt Heiden-
helm, Wuertemberg, Germany, where
he spent his youth and grew to man
hood. He learned the trade Of lock-
smith and was employed as such for
six years before he left for this country.
He came to America in June 1861
and soon thereafter to this vicinity
where he has continuously resided
ever since. At the time Of the Indian
Outbreak he was employed at the
Dakota House and during the OUT
break rendered faithful and efficient
services in defense of New Ulm. He
was one of the party that was sent to
Milford to bury the dead and bring
the wounded to New Ul;n, very
iperilous undertaking at that time.
He was the last survivor of that party.
Served In Mounted Rangers.
During the fall of the year 1862 he
enlisted in Co. ''L'' in the First Regi-
ment of Mounted Rangers and served
his country for year, receiving his
honorable discharge in November,
1868. For about year thereafter he
was employed at August Schell's. He
was united in marriage to Agatha
Marie Rohner June Is, 1864, and they
began farming in Cotton
wood township and continued at this
business until April, 1902, when they
moved to New Ulm, and have resided
here ever since. Twelve children were
born to them, of whom only one pre-
ceded the father in death. The sur
viving children are: Frank x. Schlump-
berger of Wanda, Mrs. Anton Nary
Sprenger, Mrs. Emilia Reinhart, Alfred
A. Schlumpberger, New Ulm; Mrs. .Jo-
seph Her -mine) Drummer, St. James;
Louis Schlumpberger, St. Paul; Albert
Schlumpberger, Mankato; Mrs. Joseph
(Caroline) Portner Of Pierz, Mime
sofa; Mrs. Adolph Magdaline1 1schnei-
der, Canada; Miss Antonia Schlump-
berger, and Mrs. John Aman-
da) Nehls, New Ulm.
At the time of his death he was a
member of Hecker Post, G. A. R., and
also of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen. The funeral which was
very largely attended was held from
Turner Hall Saturday afternoon at.
2:3O and interment was made in the
City cemetery. Albert Steinhauser de-
livered the funeral address.
Founder of Fortschritt.
The deceased was one Of those sturdy
pioneers whose word was as good as
his bond and who was always ready.
and willing to do favors for his friends.
and neighbors. He was a fine charact-
er, one who could be relied upon at all
times to do his duty but never boastful
of his achievements. He was very
progressive in his views and about
thirty years ago founded DER
FORTSCHRITT" progressive news
paper with his friend Theodore Rein.
The following from out Of town at
tended the funeral: Frank X
Schlumpberger and family Of Wanda;
Louis Schlump pberger Of st. Paul; Mr..
and Mrs. Albert schlumpberger Of
Mankato; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Brun-
ner and family of st. James; Lucille
Drummer Of Washington, D. c., and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Portner Of Pierz,
Minnesota