In 1865-1866, the German Protestant (Lock Two) Cemetery and Willow Grove (Lock Three) Cemetery were both established north of town near Lock Two after the village council became concerned about sanitation and public welfare and prohibited further burials in the church cemeteries. The first known burials in German Protestant Cemetery took place in December 1865 and the first recorded in Willow Grove Cemetery took place in August 1866.

In 1948, the St. Paul Church cemetery was turned into a ball field/playground. Still existing stones were laid flat and buried in place.

In 1951, the old abandoned N. Herman St. cemetery plat belonging to St. Peter's Church was sold to the Alton ("Sax") Harlamert Construction Co. and two houses were built on the former cemetery grounds. Although it is known other burials were made there, only one is recorded in the church records. (Henry Rainer – 8/13/1847)

[History by Lucille Francis]

Aerial Photo of German Protestant Cemetery
[Shows names of various sections.]

JAMES DICKE FAMILY MONUMENT:
"The Dicke family chose this sculpture to inspire a quiet public place for contemplation. It expresses the elements of creation, the cycle of life, and the eternal flame of love. The shape changes as viewed from different angles, suggesting the nature of our relationship to God and the universe."

The daffodils at the cemetery are beautiful this year!
Genevieve Conradi - April 21, 2022