Son of Jakob and Eva Roemmich Perlenfein..

OBITUARY – Jacob Perlenfein was born at Sutton, Clay county, Nebraska, August 19, 1879 and died after an illness of eighteen months, at Rochester, Minn., June 27, 1918, aged 38 years, ten months, 8 days. In early childhood he was baptized and afterward confirmed by Rev. Bonnekemper of the Reformed Church of Sutton, Nebr. May 26th, 1901 he was united in marriage to Miss Maggie Fueherer. To this union was born two sons, Christian and Theodore Perlenfein, who with the wife and mother, the aged father, six brothers and two of the sisters were present at the funeral, namely, Wm. Perlenfein of Colorado, Edward, John and Gustave Perlenfein of North Dakota; Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Eva Newman, of Wolbach, Nebraska. He united with the Lutheran church of Wolbach, March 1st, 1914, and remained a faithful member of the same until his death. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges of Wolbach, all of whom deeply lament the loss. Mr. Perlenfein came to Greeley County 19 years ago, and lived most of the time since then near Wolbach, hence he was well known and his many good qualities were understood and appreciated by all. He enjoyed the respect of the entire community. Funeral services were held in the Lutheran, Sunday, June 30th at 2:30 p.m. conducted by the Rev. R. A. White, after which the remains were laid to rest in Hillside cemetery. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended the funeral in a body. The church could not hold more than about half of those who desired to be present. The last rites at the grave were conducted by the Odd Fellows, according to the beautiful form in their ritual. The stricken family have the sympathy of the whole community. "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."

Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, July 4, 1918