Adrain Dek [sic] was born near Middleburg, Holland, Dec 16, 1828. At the age of six years his father died, leaving the mother with three children -- a sister older and a brother younger. As soon as he was old enough the main support of the family fell upon him.
In 1856 his mother died, and a year later he, with his sister, came to Milwaukee Wis., where in November, 1858, he was married to Elizabth Vant Leven. Soon after marriage, they moved to Waukesha, Wis., where they lived for ten years. It was there that their children -- Peter, Mary and Libbie -- all residents of this county, were born.
In 1873 he moved to O'Brien county where he has since made his home. He may be called one of the pioneers, as but few of the present residents were here at that time. He passed through the ordeals of the early settler, and during the grasshopper plague, he walked to Dodge county, Minnesota, a distance of over 300 miles, to obtain work. That showed his pluck and energy which characteristics have followed him through life.
He united with the Presbyterian church at the age of 24 and his life has shown a consistency with his profession.
He had always enjoyed excellent health until two years ago when his family noticed that his vigorous constitution was failing and has continued to do so until three months ago when he rapidly grew worse. All was done that medical sckill could do, but of no avail. His life's work was done, his journey ended.
He had no fear of death, and calling his family around his bedside, he quietly passed away at 5:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 1888.
He was a patient sufferer through all of his sickness. During the latter part of his illness, his sister was with him. He was a kind husband, a loving father, and, as a neighbor said, "A man without an enemy."
The funeral services, conducted by Rev. W.N. Dunham, were held in the M.E. church at Sutherland, and the remains interred in the cemetery east of town.
Sutherland Courier 7 Sep 1888
In 1856 his mother died, and a year later he, with his sister, came to Milwaukee Wis., where in November, 1858, he was married to Elizabth Vant Leven. Soon after marriage, they moved to Waukesha, Wis., where they lived for ten years. It was there that their children -- Peter, Mary and Libbie -- all residents of this county, were born.
In 1873 he moved to O'Brien county where he has since made his home. He may be called one of the pioneers, as but few of the present residents were here at that time. He passed through the ordeals of the early settler, and during the grasshopper plague, he walked to Dodge county, Minnesota, a distance of over 300 miles, to obtain work. That showed his pluck and energy which characteristics have followed him through life.
He united with the Presbyterian church at the age of 24 and his life has shown a consistency with his profession.
He had always enjoyed excellent health until two years ago when his family noticed that his vigorous constitution was failing and has continued to do so until three months ago when he rapidly grew worse. All was done that medical sckill could do, but of no avail. His life's work was done, his journey ended.
He had no fear of death, and calling his family around his bedside, he quietly passed away at 5:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 1888.
He was a patient sufferer through all of his sickness. During the latter part of his illness, his sister was with him. He was a kind husband, a loving father, and, as a neighbor said, "A man without an enemy."
The funeral services, conducted by Rev. W.N. Dunham, were held in the M.E. church at Sutherland, and the remains interred in the cemetery east of town.
Sutherland Courier 7 Sep 1888
Adrain Dek [sic] was born near Middleburg, Holland, Dec 16, 1828. At the age of six years his father died, leaving the mother with three children -- a sister older and a brother younger. As soon as he was old enough the main support of the family fell upon him.
In 1856 his mother died, and a year later he, with his sister, came to Milwaukee Wis., where in November, 1858, he was married to Elizabth Vant Leven. Soon after marriage, they moved to Waukesha, Wis., where they lived for ten years. It was there that their children -- Peter, Mary and Libbie -- all residents of this county, were born.
In 1873 he moved to O'Brien county where he has since made his home. He may be called one of the pioneers, as but few of the present residents were here at that time. He passed through the ordeals of the early settler, and during the grasshopper plague, he walked to Dodge county, Minnesota, a distance of over 300 miles, to obtain work. That showed his pluck and energy which characteristics have followed him through life.
He united with the Presbyterian church at the age of 24 and his life has shown a consistency with his profession.
He had always enjoyed excellent health until two years ago when his family noticed that his vigorous constitution was failing and has continued to do so until three months ago when he rapidly grew worse. All was done that medical sckill could do, but of no avail. His life's work was done, his journey ended.
He had no fear of death, and calling his family around his bedside, he quietly passed away at 5:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 1888.
He was a patient sufferer through all of his sickness. During the latter part of his illness, his sister was with him. He was a kind husband, a loving father, and, as a neighbor said, "A man without an enemy."
The funeral services, conducted by Rev. W.N. Dunham, were held in the M.E. church at Sutherland, and the remains interred in the cemetery east of town.
Sutherland Courier 7 Sep 1888
In 1856 his mother died, and a year later he, with his sister, came to Milwaukee Wis., where in November, 1858, he was married to Elizabth Vant Leven. Soon after marriage, they moved to Waukesha, Wis., where they lived for ten years. It was there that their children -- Peter, Mary and Libbie -- all residents of this county, were born.
In 1873 he moved to O'Brien county where he has since made his home. He may be called one of the pioneers, as but few of the present residents were here at that time. He passed through the ordeals of the early settler, and during the grasshopper plague, he walked to Dodge county, Minnesota, a distance of over 300 miles, to obtain work. That showed his pluck and energy which characteristics have followed him through life.
He united with the Presbyterian church at the age of 24 and his life has shown a consistency with his profession.
He had always enjoyed excellent health until two years ago when his family noticed that his vigorous constitution was failing and has continued to do so until three months ago when he rapidly grew worse. All was done that medical sckill could do, but of no avail. His life's work was done, his journey ended.
He had no fear of death, and calling his family around his bedside, he quietly passed away at 5:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 1888.
He was a patient sufferer through all of his sickness. During the latter part of his illness, his sister was with him. He was a kind husband, a loving father, and, as a neighbor said, "A man without an enemy."
The funeral services, conducted by Rev. W.N. Dunham, were held in the M.E. church at Sutherland, and the remains interred in the cemetery east of town.
Sutherland Courier 7 Sep 1888
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