Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-01-11

had been sufferer from bladder
trouble, but was always able to b.
up and around, and assisted his son.
in the management of their respec
tive farms. Earring the first part OF
last November he contracted cold
became~sick and was confined to his
bed practically all of the time unit
his death. He suffered considerable
but was given the best of care by
his sons, who looked after him con-
stantly day and night. He was a
patient sufferer and looked forward
to the great beyond.
Jacob Seegmiller was born Nov. %,
1889 in Alsace, Germany. In 1853
he left his birthplace and went to
Hamberg, Ontario, Canada. The trip
at that time consumed As days. His
mother, who was with him, passed
away the same night they landed in
Hamberg, but she had the privilege
of seeing her two brothers in Ont
ario before she died. His father
passed away in Germany when the
subject Of this sketch was one year
old. He remained on a farm until
the fall of 1858. He afterwards
learned the shoemaker trade and
worked at it for three years for the
sum of 500. In 1856. ",
opened shoe shop for ninsefr. - ~
On Feb. %, 1860, he was united
in marriage to Miss Mary Schwalm.
They came to Winneshiek county in
March 1861, settling on the Andrew
Foss farm in Canoe township. Later
he purchased the Mons Foss farm
where the family lived for ~ years.
Fourteen children were born to the
union, seven of whom have passed
away. Those surviving are Mrs.
Emma Fricker, Brainerd, Mimi; Mrs.
Lydia Koenig, Ross, Iowa; John, De-
corah, Gideon, Locust; William, Reu-
ben and Aaron who live on the three
home farms where the deceased
divided his time. He remained
faithful member of the Evangelical
church from his boyhood days.
Besides his children he is survived
by one sister in Canada and 20
grand children.
In the eighties the deceased start
ed in the pure bred horse business,
and imported horses on a large scale.
He was widely known throughout the
vest as a good horseman. He
handled Percheron horses almost ex-
being a great lover of this
,ype.
In 1902 he retired from farm
iuties removing to DEBORAH, where
With his son Reuben he operated the
Seegmiller Sale Stable on Main
street, and took an active part in the
lorse business. In 1910 he sold out
and later on retired from active bus
ness.
In 1914 his beloved wife passed
away and he returned to the old
with his son William.
In the passing of Mr.. Seegmiler
,ne of the well known pioneers of
he county is gone. He was a man
who worked hard and suffered all
he hardships of pioneer days. He
was am excellent business man and
attended to every detail in a manner
which spelled success, and during his
ong life here built up big bust
ness on the farm and the horse bus
ness, which was credit TO him and
lis family. He was good husband
md father and his passing calls
orth the sympathy Of many friends !
which is extended to the bereaved
hildren and sister.
The funeral services were held yes
eTday, Tuesday afternoon at one
'clock from the home of his son
William. Rev. w. C. Lang, Of Cedar
'aIls officiating. The remains were
hen taken TO the Evangelical church,
here services were held by Rev. j.
|. Siewert, of Cresco, and interment
as in the Evangelical cemetery at
ocust.
On Feb. 10, 1910, Mr.. and Mrs.
eegmiller celebrated their golden
edding anniversary.