THE GARNER SIGNAL -- Wednesday, October 26,1921

ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES TO REWARD

Albert Jass was born in West Prussia, Germany Aug. 15, 1836. At the age of 8 he
entered school and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the age of 14 years.
On Nov. 1866 he was married to Miss Wilhelmine Boehnke. With her lived a happy
life until March, 1877, when she departed this life, leaving him a widower with
five small children. A few years later he was married to Wilhelmine Haut. This
union was blessed with eight children. In 1883 the deceased left his Fatherland
and with his family came to the U. S. and settled down in the State of Iowa in
the county of Hancock where has resided ever since. Mr. Jass was a good
Christian, a kind father, teaching his household the fear and admonition of the
Lord. He was a loyal supporter of the church, being a charter member of St.
John's congregation and was always a willing and faithful worker.

He and his family were among the first pioneers here and suffered the trials and
hardships incident to that time. They proved worthy citizens in every emergency
and were important factors in bringing about the high state of morals and
progress that have been the reward of pioneers such as they. During the past
years he suffered much and often spoke of his longing to depart this world and
of his perfect trust in his Savior. He died on Thursday, Oct. 20, 1921, bringing
the days of his pilgrimage to 85 years, 2 months and 5 days. He leaves to mourn
his loss his aged wife, 4 sons and 6 daughters, a large circle of relatives and
friends. The funeral took place on Monday, Oct. 24 from St. John's church to the
adjacent cemetery. Rev. Koch of Galva, spoke in the German language, basing his
discourse on Luke 2: 29-30. Rev. Maas spoke in the English language basing his
discourse on Rom. 8: 18. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the
sorrowing wife and children.