Obituary of Louis Guiser
Spring Valley Sun
March 21, 1912
Mr. Louis Guiser died of typhoid pneumonia at his home in the township of Martell Monday evening, March 18, 1912, after an illness of about four days.
In the passing of Mr. Gusier, Pierce county has lost one of its oldest and most widely known settlers. He had resided continuously on the same farm for nearly fifty years and had a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Guiser was born at Wurtenburg, Germany, Aug. 4, 1830. His early life was spent in his native land and in his youth he was employed with his father on the government reserves under the direct supervision of the inspector, where he learned to care for and to love the forest. Here he received a most thorough training in the conservation of the forest and this was one of his characteristics through life. He always loved and carefully preserved his own tract of forest here and kept it a beauty spot for the pleasure of those who visited it.
He immigrated to America and arrived at Buffalo, N.Y., Dec. 8, 1853. He first found employment in a tavern and later was a driver on the old Eric canal. By his honesty, industry and sunny disposition he soon won the respect of his employers and was promoted from time to time, and by his saving habits and conservative investments he prospered in a small way from the very start.
On October 16, 1862, he married Miss Sarah Carter of Franklinville, N.Y. They started for the Pennsylvania oil fields on July 3, 1863, where they remained for a short time, but the great West was calling them and they soon made a longer journey and arrived at New Centerville, St. Croix County, Wis., on Oct. 7, 1863, his wife's 19th birthday.
Early in 1865 he bought the old home-stead formerly owned by Joe Martell, which was then almost a wilderness, but which by his hard work and careful management, was soon transformed into one of the best stock farms in the county, and this has been his home ever since.
In the early days his home sheltered many pioneers, who arrived from Germany and New York state an all travelers found a warm hearth and a hearty welcome. Mr. Guiser was a founder an a devoted member of the M.E. church at New Centerville and was always generous in its support as well as in the support of other worthy charities.
He was dearly loved by his own family and highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors. By always being square in his dealings with his fellow men he made many friends and was deeply respected by his associates.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters - Wm. H. Gusier, John Gusier, Frank Guiser, Mrs. A. S. Rudesill, Mrs. C. C. Wiff of Martell and Mrs. Jay Hawn of Rock Elm and Mrs. N. A. Wiff of Minneapolis.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, March 20, in the M. E. church at New Centerville and were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Biers of Rock Elm, an old friend of the family. Interment was in the New Centerville cemetery, where the body was laid to rest near the little daughter who preceded him nearly thirty years ago.
Spring Valley Sun
March 21, 1912
Mr. Louis Guiser died of typhoid pneumonia at his home in the township of Martell Monday evening, March 18, 1912, after an illness of about four days.
In the passing of Mr. Gusier, Pierce county has lost one of its oldest and most widely known settlers. He had resided continuously on the same farm for nearly fifty years and had a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Guiser was born at Wurtenburg, Germany, Aug. 4, 1830. His early life was spent in his native land and in his youth he was employed with his father on the government reserves under the direct supervision of the inspector, where he learned to care for and to love the forest. Here he received a most thorough training in the conservation of the forest and this was one of his characteristics through life. He always loved and carefully preserved his own tract of forest here and kept it a beauty spot for the pleasure of those who visited it.
He immigrated to America and arrived at Buffalo, N.Y., Dec. 8, 1853. He first found employment in a tavern and later was a driver on the old Eric canal. By his honesty, industry and sunny disposition he soon won the respect of his employers and was promoted from time to time, and by his saving habits and conservative investments he prospered in a small way from the very start.
On October 16, 1862, he married Miss Sarah Carter of Franklinville, N.Y. They started for the Pennsylvania oil fields on July 3, 1863, where they remained for a short time, but the great West was calling them and they soon made a longer journey and arrived at New Centerville, St. Croix County, Wis., on Oct. 7, 1863, his wife's 19th birthday.
Early in 1865 he bought the old home-stead formerly owned by Joe Martell, which was then almost a wilderness, but which by his hard work and careful management, was soon transformed into one of the best stock farms in the county, and this has been his home ever since.
In the early days his home sheltered many pioneers, who arrived from Germany and New York state an all travelers found a warm hearth and a hearty welcome. Mr. Guiser was a founder an a devoted member of the M.E. church at New Centerville and was always generous in its support as well as in the support of other worthy charities.
He was dearly loved by his own family and highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors. By always being square in his dealings with his fellow men he made many friends and was deeply respected by his associates.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters - Wm. H. Gusier, John Gusier, Frank Guiser, Mrs. A. S. Rudesill, Mrs. C. C. Wiff of Martell and Mrs. Jay Hawn of Rock Elm and Mrs. N. A. Wiff of Minneapolis.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, March 20, in the M. E. church at New Centerville and were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Biers of Rock Elm, an old friend of the family. Interment was in the New Centerville cemetery, where the body was laid to rest near the little daughter who preceded him nearly thirty years ago.
Obituary of Louis Guiser
Spring Valley Sun
March 21, 1912
Mr. Louis Guiser died of typhoid pneumonia at his home in the township of Martell Monday evening, March 18, 1912, after an illness of about four days.
In the passing of Mr. Gusier, Pierce county has lost one of its oldest and most widely known settlers. He had resided continuously on the same farm for nearly fifty years and had a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Guiser was born at Wurtenburg, Germany, Aug. 4, 1830. His early life was spent in his native land and in his youth he was employed with his father on the government reserves under the direct supervision of the inspector, where he learned to care for and to love the forest. Here he received a most thorough training in the conservation of the forest and this was one of his characteristics through life. He always loved and carefully preserved his own tract of forest here and kept it a beauty spot for the pleasure of those who visited it.
He immigrated to America and arrived at Buffalo, N.Y., Dec. 8, 1853. He first found employment in a tavern and later was a driver on the old Eric canal. By his honesty, industry and sunny disposition he soon won the respect of his employers and was promoted from time to time, and by his saving habits and conservative investments he prospered in a small way from the very start.
On October 16, 1862, he married Miss Sarah Carter of Franklinville, N.Y. They started for the Pennsylvania oil fields on July 3, 1863, where they remained for a short time, but the great West was calling them and they soon made a longer journey and arrived at New Centerville, St. Croix County, Wis., on Oct. 7, 1863, his wife's 19th birthday.
Early in 1865 he bought the old home-stead formerly owned by Joe Martell, which was then almost a wilderness, but which by his hard work and careful management, was soon transformed into one of the best stock farms in the county, and this has been his home ever since.
In the early days his home sheltered many pioneers, who arrived from Germany and New York state an all travelers found a warm hearth and a hearty welcome. Mr. Guiser was a founder an a devoted member of the M.E. church at New Centerville and was always generous in its support as well as in the support of other worthy charities.
He was dearly loved by his own family and highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors. By always being square in his dealings with his fellow men he made many friends and was deeply respected by his associates.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters - Wm. H. Gusier, John Gusier, Frank Guiser, Mrs. A. S. Rudesill, Mrs. C. C. Wiff of Martell and Mrs. Jay Hawn of Rock Elm and Mrs. N. A. Wiff of Minneapolis.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, March 20, in the M. E. church at New Centerville and were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Biers of Rock Elm, an old friend of the family. Interment was in the New Centerville cemetery, where the body was laid to rest near the little daughter who preceded him nearly thirty years ago.
Spring Valley Sun
March 21, 1912
Mr. Louis Guiser died of typhoid pneumonia at his home in the township of Martell Monday evening, March 18, 1912, after an illness of about four days.
In the passing of Mr. Gusier, Pierce county has lost one of its oldest and most widely known settlers. He had resided continuously on the same farm for nearly fifty years and had a host of friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Guiser was born at Wurtenburg, Germany, Aug. 4, 1830. His early life was spent in his native land and in his youth he was employed with his father on the government reserves under the direct supervision of the inspector, where he learned to care for and to love the forest. Here he received a most thorough training in the conservation of the forest and this was one of his characteristics through life. He always loved and carefully preserved his own tract of forest here and kept it a beauty spot for the pleasure of those who visited it.
He immigrated to America and arrived at Buffalo, N.Y., Dec. 8, 1853. He first found employment in a tavern and later was a driver on the old Eric canal. By his honesty, industry and sunny disposition he soon won the respect of his employers and was promoted from time to time, and by his saving habits and conservative investments he prospered in a small way from the very start.
On October 16, 1862, he married Miss Sarah Carter of Franklinville, N.Y. They started for the Pennsylvania oil fields on July 3, 1863, where they remained for a short time, but the great West was calling them and they soon made a longer journey and arrived at New Centerville, St. Croix County, Wis., on Oct. 7, 1863, his wife's 19th birthday.
Early in 1865 he bought the old home-stead formerly owned by Joe Martell, which was then almost a wilderness, but which by his hard work and careful management, was soon transformed into one of the best stock farms in the county, and this has been his home ever since.
In the early days his home sheltered many pioneers, who arrived from Germany and New York state an all travelers found a warm hearth and a hearty welcome. Mr. Guiser was a founder an a devoted member of the M.E. church at New Centerville and was always generous in its support as well as in the support of other worthy charities.
He was dearly loved by his own family and highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors. By always being square in his dealings with his fellow men he made many friends and was deeply respected by his associates.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters - Wm. H. Gusier, John Gusier, Frank Guiser, Mrs. A. S. Rudesill, Mrs. C. C. Wiff of Martell and Mrs. Jay Hawn of Rock Elm and Mrs. N. A. Wiff of Minneapolis.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, March 20, in the M. E. church at New Centerville and were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Biers of Rock Elm, an old friend of the family. Interment was in the New Centerville cemetery, where the body was laid to rest near the little daughter who preceded him nearly thirty years ago.
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