NEW ULM DAILY JOURNAL Thursday, September 8,1938
Conrad Dirk Dies of Uremic Poisoning
Lumberman and Civic Leader for Many Years in New Ulm.
Conrad H. Dirks, for many years lumberman and civic leader in New Ulm, but who has been afflicted with blindness for the past 15 years died at 7:35 a.m. at a local hospital, where he received medical attention for the past two weeks. Mr. Dirks had been ailing for some months, but was not dangerously ill until some three weeks ago. The immediate cause of his demise was uremic poisoning.
Born in Lippe, Detmold, Germany, June 9, 1863, he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Dirks, Sr., to New Ulm when a child of five years of age. The family settled on a farm in Lafayette township, where they resided for many years.
When a young man Mr. Dirks was employed by Bingham Bros. of this city, early lumber and grain dealers. For two years he conducted a lumber yard and purchased grain for this firm in Lamberton. He returned to New Ulm and conducted the Fullerton lumber and coal yard for many years. Later he was salesman for the Saffert-Guggisberg Cement Construction Co. of this city. This position he held until blindness forced him to suspend business activities.
Mr. Dirks took a great interest in national, state and municipal affairs. He was civic-minded and was foremost in many activities for the betterment of the community, before blindness forced him to forego public service. Mr. Dirks was a member of the local Board of Public Works for many years.
Until his death he was interested in world and national affairs, as well as local politics and occurrences. He would sit for hours before the radio and absorb the happenings of the day and then discuss public affairs with members of his family.
Mr. Dirks was married twice. The first time to Miss Augusta Getch (should be "Goetz"?), July 10, 1890,in this city. She died some seven years thereafter. There were five children born to this union, two of whom survive their father. They are: Elser C. Dirks, Decorah, Ia., and Mrs. Herbert Dittbenner, Wells, Minn. On September 28, 1899, Mr. Dirks and Miss Elenora Krienke were married. She survives, together with three children: Mrs. John Sayler, Washburn, N.D.; Emerald F. Dirks, New Ulm and Ruth G. Dirks, at home. She is an instructor in the St. James public Schools. Twelve grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Anna Gebhard, New Ulm, also survive.
Although Mr. Dirks was blind for the past fifteen years he will be greatly missed by the members of his family, as he showed a consuming interest in their welfare. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist church. Interment will be made in the City cemetery, The family request no flowers.
Conrad Dirk Dies of Uremic Poisoning
Lumberman and Civic Leader for Many Years in New Ulm.
Conrad H. Dirks, for many years lumberman and civic leader in New Ulm, but who has been afflicted with blindness for the past 15 years died at 7:35 a.m. at a local hospital, where he received medical attention for the past two weeks. Mr. Dirks had been ailing for some months, but was not dangerously ill until some three weeks ago. The immediate cause of his demise was uremic poisoning.
Born in Lippe, Detmold, Germany, June 9, 1863, he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Dirks, Sr., to New Ulm when a child of five years of age. The family settled on a farm in Lafayette township, where they resided for many years.
When a young man Mr. Dirks was employed by Bingham Bros. of this city, early lumber and grain dealers. For two years he conducted a lumber yard and purchased grain for this firm in Lamberton. He returned to New Ulm and conducted the Fullerton lumber and coal yard for many years. Later he was salesman for the Saffert-Guggisberg Cement Construction Co. of this city. This position he held until blindness forced him to suspend business activities.
Mr. Dirks took a great interest in national, state and municipal affairs. He was civic-minded and was foremost in many activities for the betterment of the community, before blindness forced him to forego public service. Mr. Dirks was a member of the local Board of Public Works for many years.
Until his death he was interested in world and national affairs, as well as local politics and occurrences. He would sit for hours before the radio and absorb the happenings of the day and then discuss public affairs with members of his family.
Mr. Dirks was married twice. The first time to Miss Augusta Getch (should be "Goetz"?), July 10, 1890,in this city. She died some seven years thereafter. There were five children born to this union, two of whom survive their father. They are: Elser C. Dirks, Decorah, Ia., and Mrs. Herbert Dittbenner, Wells, Minn. On September 28, 1899, Mr. Dirks and Miss Elenora Krienke were married. She survives, together with three children: Mrs. John Sayler, Washburn, N.D.; Emerald F. Dirks, New Ulm and Ruth G. Dirks, at home. She is an instructor in the St. James public Schools. Twelve grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Anna Gebhard, New Ulm, also survive.
Although Mr. Dirks was blind for the past fifteen years he will be greatly missed by the members of his family, as he showed a consuming interest in their welfare. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist church. Interment will be made in the City cemetery, The family request no flowers.
NEW ULM DAILY JOURNAL Thursday, September 8,1938
Conrad Dirk Dies of Uremic Poisoning
Lumberman and Civic Leader for Many Years in New Ulm.
Conrad H. Dirks, for many years lumberman and civic leader in New Ulm, but who has been afflicted with blindness for the past 15 years died at 7:35 a.m. at a local hospital, where he received medical attention for the past two weeks. Mr. Dirks had been ailing for some months, but was not dangerously ill until some three weeks ago. The immediate cause of his demise was uremic poisoning.
Born in Lippe, Detmold, Germany, June 9, 1863, he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Dirks, Sr., to New Ulm when a child of five years of age. The family settled on a farm in Lafayette township, where they resided for many years.
When a young man Mr. Dirks was employed by Bingham Bros. of this city, early lumber and grain dealers. For two years he conducted a lumber yard and purchased grain for this firm in Lamberton. He returned to New Ulm and conducted the Fullerton lumber and coal yard for many years. Later he was salesman for the Saffert-Guggisberg Cement Construction Co. of this city. This position he held until blindness forced him to suspend business activities.
Mr. Dirks took a great interest in national, state and municipal affairs. He was civic-minded and was foremost in many activities for the betterment of the community, before blindness forced him to forego public service. Mr. Dirks was a member of the local Board of Public Works for many years.
Until his death he was interested in world and national affairs, as well as local politics and occurrences. He would sit for hours before the radio and absorb the happenings of the day and then discuss public affairs with members of his family.
Mr. Dirks was married twice. The first time to Miss Augusta Getch (should be "Goetz"?), July 10, 1890,in this city. She died some seven years thereafter. There were five children born to this union, two of whom survive their father. They are: Elser C. Dirks, Decorah, Ia., and Mrs. Herbert Dittbenner, Wells, Minn. On September 28, 1899, Mr. Dirks and Miss Elenora Krienke were married. She survives, together with three children: Mrs. John Sayler, Washburn, N.D.; Emerald F. Dirks, New Ulm and Ruth G. Dirks, at home. She is an instructor in the St. James public Schools. Twelve grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Anna Gebhard, New Ulm, also survive.
Although Mr. Dirks was blind for the past fifteen years he will be greatly missed by the members of his family, as he showed a consuming interest in their welfare. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist church. Interment will be made in the City cemetery, The family request no flowers.
Conrad Dirk Dies of Uremic Poisoning
Lumberman and Civic Leader for Many Years in New Ulm.
Conrad H. Dirks, for many years lumberman and civic leader in New Ulm, but who has been afflicted with blindness for the past 15 years died at 7:35 a.m. at a local hospital, where he received medical attention for the past two weeks. Mr. Dirks had been ailing for some months, but was not dangerously ill until some three weeks ago. The immediate cause of his demise was uremic poisoning.
Born in Lippe, Detmold, Germany, June 9, 1863, he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Dirks, Sr., to New Ulm when a child of five years of age. The family settled on a farm in Lafayette township, where they resided for many years.
When a young man Mr. Dirks was employed by Bingham Bros. of this city, early lumber and grain dealers. For two years he conducted a lumber yard and purchased grain for this firm in Lamberton. He returned to New Ulm and conducted the Fullerton lumber and coal yard for many years. Later he was salesman for the Saffert-Guggisberg Cement Construction Co. of this city. This position he held until blindness forced him to suspend business activities.
Mr. Dirks took a great interest in national, state and municipal affairs. He was civic-minded and was foremost in many activities for the betterment of the community, before blindness forced him to forego public service. Mr. Dirks was a member of the local Board of Public Works for many years.
Until his death he was interested in world and national affairs, as well as local politics and occurrences. He would sit for hours before the radio and absorb the happenings of the day and then discuss public affairs with members of his family.
Mr. Dirks was married twice. The first time to Miss Augusta Getch (should be "Goetz"?), July 10, 1890,in this city. She died some seven years thereafter. There were five children born to this union, two of whom survive their father. They are: Elser C. Dirks, Decorah, Ia., and Mrs. Herbert Dittbenner, Wells, Minn. On September 28, 1899, Mr. Dirks and Miss Elenora Krienke were married. She survives, together with three children: Mrs. John Sayler, Washburn, N.D.; Emerald F. Dirks, New Ulm and Ruth G. Dirks, at home. She is an instructor in the St. James public Schools. Twelve grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Anna Gebhard, New Ulm, also survive.
Although Mr. Dirks was blind for the past fifteen years he will be greatly missed by the members of his family, as he showed a consuming interest in their welfare. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist church. Interment will be made in the City cemetery, The family request no flowers.
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