The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-17
JOHN A. LULSDORFF
DIED THIS MORNING
VETERAN FIRE CHIEF AND
GENTLEMAN PASSES
known Citizen Was Victim
Of Pneumonia; Ill But Brief
Period; Greatly Interested In
City Department; Once Elk
allied Ruler Of Elks; Had Many
Friends.

John Anton LulSdorn, son OF the
first white woman to permanently set
tie in Mankato, and man who per-
haps did more for the betterment OF
the Mankato fire department than
any other individual in this city. died
this morning at five o'clock at his
home, 11S Second street, from the eff
fects of double pneumonia, from
which he was an acute sufferer for
just one week. .
Mr.. Lulsdorff was born in this city
November IA, 1866, and was for
number of years associated with his
father, the late Gerhard Lulsdorff, in
the hardware business IN block four
teen on South Front street.
Mr.. Lulsdorff was charter member
of Mankato Lodge No. 225, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, and was
its third exalted ruler. In addition to
being a prominent member of the
Elks, Mr.. Lulsdorff was member OF
the Modern Woodmen of America
and Odd Fellows at the time of his
death.
From youth on to the time Of his
death, Mr.. Lulsdorff took more than
an ordinary interest in the affairs OF
the Mankato fire department, and
organization with distinction.
Deputy Fire Marshal.
Following that he was for short
time one of the assistant state fire
marshals. He was sent to Rochester
by the state fire marshal TO . 'struct
the firemen and re- organize tnat de-
partment several years ago. In his
work as one of the state fire marshals,
Mr.. Lulsdorff proved to be painstak.
ing and efficient officer, and he left
the service with great credit to him
self and the state.
Perhaps no set of men in the city
received the shock Of Mr.. Llilsdorff's
death this morning with greater force
than the members of the fire depart
ment,' who all loved him as a father.
Another organization OF men, like
the deceased who love the big out of
doors are the members Of the South
ern Minnesota Game Bird and Fish
Protective league. One Of these mem
bers this, morning in speaking Of John
Lulsdorff, said: There was never a
more gentlemanly sportsman handled
rod and reel or shouldered fowlins
one of the best shots I ever knew.
am sorry to say that his pleasant
face and portly form will never be
seen in the midst of our campfires at
Swan, Lake again"
At the time of his death he was
president of the Mankato Fire Depart
ment Relief association, ana also an
honorary life member of the Mime
sofa State Fire Department associa-
ton.
Miss Lora Lulsdorff, Mankato's well
known and popular vocalist, is the
only surviving child.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon from the undertaking par
lors of Landkamer Brothers at three
o'clock. Rev. George Sumner, rector
of the Episconal church will conduct
the services at the undertaking rooms,
and Mankato Lodge Of Elks win have
charge Of the services at the grave In
where he viii be laid to rest beside
the grayes OF his father and mother
and his wife. Those who viii act AZ
pallbearers are all members OF Su-
perior Hose Company No. 2. They
are: Lawrence Henline, John Steiner,
B. Bangerter, Jr., Ernest FaiIenstetn,
Otto Lamm and Ben e. Bangerter.
Possessed OF Many Friends-
PROBABLY no man IN Mankato en-
5oyed the friendship Of more people
than John Lulsdorff. He was pos
sesSea OF large healr ana kindly dis
position. He was a friend to whom
one could go in time Of trouble. Al
desk sergeant at the Mankats police
station he exhibited that same Kindly
spirit which permeated his nature. In
the capacity of desk sergeant he
showed a wonderful ability In handl-
Ing the different characters which
were brought in by the police.
He served with distinction as day
desk sergeant during the term Of
Mayor e V. Waters. and Mayor W.
4. Beach recognizing his ability for
that office continued him in office.