Last Thursday evening at exactly 8 o'clock, the spirit of Fritz Kornrumpf, an early settler of Sherman county, took its flight and left all that was mortal of the kindly old German in the cold embrace of death. "Fritz", as his friends were wont, came to Sherman county in 1879 and for some 20 years lived on a farm moving to town some four years ago. Two years since, he had the misfortune to break his leg above the knee, for which he suffered greatly for six months. As soon as he recovered enough to get out, his familiar face could be seen toiling with his team to keep the gaunt wolf from the door. The pain which accompanied his every step wore away his vitality and left him unable to withstand the rigors of winter weather, and on Wednesday, the 4th inst., he was taken with la grippe and on the 12th instant breathed his last, surrounded by kind friends who, with his family, sought to soften his dying moments. Fritz Kornrumpf was born in Hanover, Germany, July 11th, 1847, and came to America in 1866. He married Miss Emma Schriever in New York City, Feb 7, 1867. Nine children were born to them - eight girls and one boy. Seven girls and their son, Fred, are still living. He was at the time of his death 57 years, 6 months and 1 day old. Fritz was a hard worker and not too many of the comforts of life were his. He goes to a rest well earned and peace be to his ashes. Rev. Wold of the Baptist church preached a beautiful and touching sermon over his remains.
Sherman County Times - Jan 19 1905
Sherman County Times - Jan 19 1905
Last Thursday evening at exactly 8 o'clock, the spirit of Fritz Kornrumpf, an early settler of Sherman county, took its flight and left all that was mortal of the kindly old German in the cold embrace of death. "Fritz", as his friends were wont, came to Sherman county in 1879 and for some 20 years lived on a farm moving to town some four years ago. Two years since, he had the misfortune to break his leg above the knee, for which he suffered greatly for six months. As soon as he recovered enough to get out, his familiar face could be seen toiling with his team to keep the gaunt wolf from the door. The pain which accompanied his every step wore away his vitality and left him unable to withstand the rigors of winter weather, and on Wednesday, the 4th inst., he was taken with la grippe and on the 12th instant breathed his last, surrounded by kind friends who, with his family, sought to soften his dying moments. Fritz Kornrumpf was born in Hanover, Germany, July 11th, 1847, and came to America in 1866. He married Miss Emma Schriever in New York City, Feb 7, 1867. Nine children were born to them - eight girls and one boy. Seven girls and their son, Fred, are still living. He was at the time of his death 57 years, 6 months and 1 day old. Fritz was a hard worker and not too many of the comforts of life were his. He goes to a rest well earned and peace be to his ashes. Rev. Wold of the Baptist church preached a beautiful and touching sermon over his remains.
Sherman County Times - Jan 19 1905
Sherman County Times - Jan 19 1905
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