August C. Greise, whose death was given brief mention in these columns last week, passed away at his farm home south of town on Tuesday evening, September 29, 1914, death resulting after an extended illness from Bright's disease. He had long been a resident of Lamberton township having a wide acquaintance throughout this vicinity and wherever known was highly respected and esteemed. Deceased was born in Germany April 4, 1863, and as a boy came to this country with his parents settling here at a time when the country was little developed in this locality. Mr. Greise was united in marriage with Miss Augusta Wegner in 1844 [sic], and to them were born seven children. His widow, three sons and two daughters, live to mourn the loss of a husband and father. He is also survived by four sisters. Funeral servies were held Friday in the Germantown church, conducted by Rev. F. W. Tesch of Sanborn, who was assited by Rev. E Werner. The remains were laid to rest in the Lamberton cemetery.
Lamberton Star, 9 Oct 1914 p. 1
Lamberton Star, 9 Oct 1914 p. 1
August C. Greise, whose death was given brief mention in these columns last week, passed away at his farm home south of town on Tuesday evening, September 29, 1914, death resulting after an extended illness from Bright's disease. He had long been a resident of Lamberton township having a wide acquaintance throughout this vicinity and wherever known was highly respected and esteemed. Deceased was born in Germany April 4, 1863, and as a boy came to this country with his parents settling here at a time when the country was little developed in this locality. Mr. Greise was united in marriage with Miss Augusta Wegner in 1844 [sic], and to them were born seven children. His widow, three sons and two daughters, live to mourn the loss of a husband and father. He is also survived by four sisters. Funeral servies were held Friday in the Germantown church, conducted by Rev. F. W. Tesch of Sanborn, who was assited by Rev. E Werner. The remains were laid to rest in the Lamberton cemetery.
Lamberton Star, 9 Oct 1914 p. 1
Lamberton Star, 9 Oct 1914 p. 1
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August traveled to America with his family at the age of 4. On June 6, 1867 they traveled on the Meridian departing from Bremen with the destination of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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