LOUIS SCHWARZE DIES SUDDENLY
Well Known Fredericka Township Farmer is Victim of Heart Attack
Louis Schwarze, 59, well known Fredericka township farmer died at his home suddenly Friday evening, May 27, at about 8:15 o'clock. Death was due to a heart attack.
Louis Schwarze was born on April 14, 1879, in Douglas township. His boyhood days were spent in that township where he received his education in the religious and public school. He was baptized in St Paul's Lutheran Church, Siegel, and was confirmed there by Rev A Albert.
On February 27, 1902, he was united in marriage to Ida Schultz at St Paul's Lutheran Church, Rev. J F Dilgers officiating. The young couple farmed about one year in Fremont township, then moved on the brides home farm in Fredericka township, where he lived until his death. They were blessed with five children. A son, Leo preceded him in death at the age of five years.
Mr. Schwarze had the first warning that his earthly career was ended on Thursday evening, but the skill of a physician added another day to his span of life. However, Friday night, death struck again, suddenly, decisively. As he slumped down in his chair following his evening meal, he was beyond human help. He had reached the age of 59 years, 1 month and 13 days. It was the same date that his mother passed away 26 years ago.
Surviving are the stricken widow and four children, Lorenz Schwarze of near Fredericksburg, Harvey and Raymond at home, Esther (Mrs. Raymond Wedemeier) Frederica township; two grandchildren; two brothers, Carl Schwarze of Waverly, and Edward Schwarze of Lancaster, Wis; five sisters, Mrs Louise Malte of New York State, Mrs. Alvine Pries of Bremer, Mrs. Minnie Westendorf of Oran, Mrs. Emilie Lenius and Mrs. Amanda Prestien of Tripoli.
Funeral services were held at the St Peter's Evangelical church on Tuesday afternoon, Rev Theo Thomas officiating. Burial was made in the St Peter's Evangelical cemetery north of Tripoli.