K. A. BALZER
La Grange Journal
March 15, 1934, page 3
Death of K.A. Balzer: A Former Citizen
Brief mention made on page eight of the death of K.A. Balzer, formerly, a citizen of La Grange, is supplemented by the following obituary, sent to the Journal for publication, Tuesday afternoon. Local and rural friends will recall this former citizen who was engaged in the mercantile business in the building now occupied by the Struve Market.
Deceased was born in Weihsenberg, Saxony, Germany, May 6, 1865; was baptized and confirmed there; in 1871 he emigrated to America, landing at Galveston, and from there continued his journey to Giddings, where he worked on a farm for several years. In the year 1884 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Schiewart of Warda, and settled in that village, opening a wagon shop. After four years he removed to La Grange and associated himself with his brother, E. G. Balzer in the general merchandise business, and bakery, with which business he was connected for several years.
When the La Grange oil mill was built he accepted the position of superintendent, and several years later became a part owner of the La Grange Ginning and Milling Company plant. With his family, in the year 1908 he removed to Saegerton, and engaged in the ginning business.
He became seriously ill in December 1918, his illness passing to pneumonia affliction; since that time he has been in failing health. Unable to assume active duties as before, he made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stagemoeller since 1920 and at this home, March 6, he passed to his reward. The body was buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Saegerton the next day.
Mr. Balzer was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church at Saegerton; he is survived by his widow and five children; these are: Gerhard Balzer of Robstown, Ernst of Rabb, Willie of Dissoll and Richard of Houston; Louis of Haskell. One daughter Hulda, preceded him. A brother, E. G. Balzer of Schulenburg also survives.
La Grange Journal
March 15, 1934, page 5
La Grange Journal
March 15, 1934, page 3
Death of K.A. Balzer: A Former Citizen
Brief mention made on page eight of the death of K.A. Balzer, formerly, a citizen of La Grange, is supplemented by the following obituary, sent to the Journal for publication, Tuesday afternoon. Local and rural friends will recall this former citizen who was engaged in the mercantile business in the building now occupied by the Struve Market.
Deceased was born in Weihsenberg, Saxony, Germany, May 6, 1865; was baptized and confirmed there; in 1871 he emigrated to America, landing at Galveston, and from there continued his journey to Giddings, where he worked on a farm for several years. In the year 1884 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Schiewart of Warda, and settled in that village, opening a wagon shop. After four years he removed to La Grange and associated himself with his brother, E. G. Balzer in the general merchandise business, and bakery, with which business he was connected for several years.
When the La Grange oil mill was built he accepted the position of superintendent, and several years later became a part owner of the La Grange Ginning and Milling Company plant. With his family, in the year 1908 he removed to Saegerton, and engaged in the ginning business.
He became seriously ill in December 1918, his illness passing to pneumonia affliction; since that time he has been in failing health. Unable to assume active duties as before, he made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stagemoeller since 1920 and at this home, March 6, he passed to his reward. The body was buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Saegerton the next day.
Mr. Balzer was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church at Saegerton; he is survived by his widow and five children; these are: Gerhard Balzer of Robstown, Ernst of Rabb, Willie of Dissoll and Richard of Houston; Louis of Haskell. One daughter Hulda, preceded him. A brother, E. G. Balzer of Schulenburg also survives.
La Grange Journal
March 15, 1934, page 5
K. A. BALZER
La Grange Journal
March 15, 1934, page 3
Death of K.A. Balzer: A Former Citizen
Brief mention made on page eight of the death of K.A. Balzer, formerly, a citizen of La Grange, is supplemented by the following obituary, sent to the Journal for publication, Tuesday afternoon. Local and rural friends will recall this former citizen who was engaged in the mercantile business in the building now occupied by the Struve Market.
Deceased was born in Weihsenberg, Saxony, Germany, May 6, 1865; was baptized and confirmed there; in 1871 he emigrated to America, landing at Galveston, and from there continued his journey to Giddings, where he worked on a farm for several years. In the year 1884 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Schiewart of Warda, and settled in that village, opening a wagon shop. After four years he removed to La Grange and associated himself with his brother, E. G. Balzer in the general merchandise business, and bakery, with which business he was connected for several years.
When the La Grange oil mill was built he accepted the position of superintendent, and several years later became a part owner of the La Grange Ginning and Milling Company plant. With his family, in the year 1908 he removed to Saegerton, and engaged in the ginning business.
He became seriously ill in December 1918, his illness passing to pneumonia affliction; since that time he has been in failing health. Unable to assume active duties as before, he made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stagemoeller since 1920 and at this home, March 6, he passed to his reward. The body was buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Saegerton the next day.
Mr. Balzer was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church at Saegerton; he is survived by his widow and five children; these are: Gerhard Balzer of Robstown, Ernst of Rabb, Willie of Dissoll and Richard of Houston; Louis of Haskell. One daughter Hulda, preceded him. A brother, E. G. Balzer of Schulenburg also survives.
La Grange Journal
March 15, 1934, page 5
La Grange Journal
March 15, 1934, page 3
Death of K.A. Balzer: A Former Citizen
Brief mention made on page eight of the death of K.A. Balzer, formerly, a citizen of La Grange, is supplemented by the following obituary, sent to the Journal for publication, Tuesday afternoon. Local and rural friends will recall this former citizen who was engaged in the mercantile business in the building now occupied by the Struve Market.
Deceased was born in Weihsenberg, Saxony, Germany, May 6, 1865; was baptized and confirmed there; in 1871 he emigrated to America, landing at Galveston, and from there continued his journey to Giddings, where he worked on a farm for several years. In the year 1884 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Schiewart of Warda, and settled in that village, opening a wagon shop. After four years he removed to La Grange and associated himself with his brother, E. G. Balzer in the general merchandise business, and bakery, with which business he was connected for several years.
When the La Grange oil mill was built he accepted the position of superintendent, and several years later became a part owner of the La Grange Ginning and Milling Company plant. With his family, in the year 1908 he removed to Saegerton, and engaged in the ginning business.
He became seriously ill in December 1918, his illness passing to pneumonia affliction; since that time he has been in failing health. Unable to assume active duties as before, he made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stagemoeller since 1920 and at this home, March 6, he passed to his reward. The body was buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Saegerton the next day.
Mr. Balzer was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church at Saegerton; he is survived by his widow and five children; these are: Gerhard Balzer of Robstown, Ernst of Rabb, Willie of Dissoll and Richard of Houston; Louis of Haskell. One daughter Hulda, preceded him. A brother, E. G. Balzer of Schulenburg also survives.
La Grange Journal
March 15, 1934, page 5
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