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Joseph Anton Desch Sr.

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Joseph Anton Desch Sr.

Birth
Germany
Death
12 Jun 1936 (aged 78)
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Joseph A. Desch, resident of Springfield for fifty years, died at 1 p.m., June 12, 1936, at his home, 401 West Reynolds street. He was 78 years old. Death followed two years of failing health.

Mr. Desch was born in Beryen [sic?], Germany, and came to this country and to Springfield fifty years ago.

For a number of years, he was employed by the Reisch Brewing Co., retiring sixteen years ago.

He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul's church since coming to Springfield, and also held membership in the Holy Name society and the St. Paul society.

Surviving are his wife, Catherine [sic?]; three sons, Chris and Carl, of Springfield; and Frank, of Portland, Ore.; four daughters, Mrs. Otto Reichert, Mrs. Otis Buchanan, Mrs. Frank Layendecker and Mrs. Raymond May, all of Springfield; three sisters in Germany; seventeen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral was held at the residence and at SS. Peter & Paul church.

Interment in Calvary.

Illinois State Journal.
Saturday, Jun 13, 1936
Springfield, IL
Page: 4
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Desch, 401 West Reynolds street, will observe their fifthy-third wedding anniversary today. The day will be spent quietly at home.

Miss Catherine Weis [sic] and Joseph Desch were married Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1882 in Belryen, Germany and came to Springfield in 1884.

Ten children were born to them, seven of whom are living. They are: Frank, of Portland, Ore.; Carl and Chris Desch, Mrs. Otto Reichert, Mrs. O.R. Buchanan, Mrs. Frank Layendecker and Mrs. Raymond May, all of Springfield. There are seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Illinois State Journal.
Sunday, Feb 09, 1936
Springfield, IL
Page: 15
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Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Joseph Anton Desch
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1857
Birth Place: Bayron, Germany
Death Date: 12 Jun 1936
Death Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Burial Date: 15 Jun 1936
Burial Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Cemetery Name: Calvary
Death Age: 78
Occupation: Stationary Fireman
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Residence: Springfield, Capitol, sangamon, Illinois
Father Name: Joseph Desch
Father Birth Place: Germany
Mother Name: Magdaline Rineth
Mother Birth Place: Germany
Spouse Name: Catherine Desch
Comments: 50y
FHL Film Number: 1766165
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"Father"
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Joseph A. Desch, resident of Springfield for fifty years, died at 1 p.m., June 12, 1936, at his home, 401 West Reynolds street. He was 78 years old. Death followed two years of failing health.

Mr. Desch was born in Beryen [sic?], Germany, and came to this country and to Springfield fifty years ago.

For a number of years, he was employed by the Reisch Brewing Co., retiring sixteen years ago.

He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul's church since coming to Springfield, and also held membership in the Holy Name society and the St. Paul society.

Surviving are his wife, Catherine [sic?]; three sons, Chris and Carl, of Springfield; and Frank, of Portland, Ore.; four daughters, Mrs. Otto Reichert, Mrs. Otis Buchanan, Mrs. Frank Layendecker and Mrs. Raymond May, all of Springfield; three sisters in Germany; seventeen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral was held at the residence and at SS. Peter & Paul church.

Interment in Calvary.

Illinois State Journal.
Saturday, Jun 13, 1936
Springfield, IL
Page: 4
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Desch, 401 West Reynolds street, will observe their fifthy-third wedding anniversary today. The day will be spent quietly at home.

Miss Catherine Weis [sic] and Joseph Desch were married Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1882 in Belryen, Germany and came to Springfield in 1884.

Ten children were born to them, seven of whom are living. They are: Frank, of Portland, Ore.; Carl and Chris Desch, Mrs. Otto Reichert, Mrs. O.R. Buchanan, Mrs. Frank Layendecker and Mrs. Raymond May, all of Springfield. There are seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Illinois State Journal.
Sunday, Feb 09, 1936
Springfield, IL
Page: 15
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Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: Joseph Anton Desch
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1857
Birth Place: Bayron, Germany
Death Date: 12 Jun 1936
Death Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Burial Date: 15 Jun 1936
Burial Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Cemetery Name: Calvary
Death Age: 78
Occupation: Stationary Fireman
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Residence: Springfield, Capitol, sangamon, Illinois
Father Name: Joseph Desch
Father Birth Place: Germany
Mother Name: Magdaline Rineth
Mother Birth Place: Germany
Spouse Name: Catherine Desch
Comments: 50y
FHL Film Number: 1766165
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