Mr. Poppenberg had lived in Bemidji for 34 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus lodge. Since the age of sixteen, he had worked for the M. & I. railroad.
While driving to his home in Nymore Wednesday evening he was an eye witness to the derailment of the engine on the Soo line, stopping his car, he went to the scene of the accident to determine if anyone had been hurt. He was subject to heart attacks and it is thought that when he left the wrecked train, he did so in order to reach home before being taken ill. He drove the car a short distance toward Nymore, then stopped it and got out to lie on the ground, evidently overcome. He was rushed to the hospital but upon examination, it was found that he had passed away.
Mr. Poppenberg had lived in Bemidji for 34 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus lodge. Since the age of sixteen, he had worked for the M. & I. railroad.
While driving to his home in Nymore Wednesday evening he was an eye witness to the derailment of the engine on the Soo line, stopping his car, he went to the scene of the accident to determine if anyone had been hurt. He was subject to heart attacks and it is thought that when he left the wrecked train, he did so in order to reach home before being taken ill. He drove the car a short distance toward Nymore, then stopped it and got out to lie on the ground, evidently overcome. He was rushed to the hospital but upon examination, it was found that he had passed away.
Family Members
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Cornelius G. "Con" Poppenberg
1875–1904
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Rosalie Agatha "Rose" Poppenberg McClenahan
1876–1967
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Henry Joseph Poppenberg Jr
1878–1950
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Mathias J. "Matt" Poppenberg
1880–1943
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Catherine Poppenberg McAlpine
1884–1942
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William "Will" Poppenberg
1887–1904
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Lizzie Poppenberg
1890–1890
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Infant Boy Poppenberg
1891–1892
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Marjorie Marie Poppenberg
1894–1971
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