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George Westerman

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George Westerman

Birth
Germany
Death
4 Oct 1903 (aged 40)
Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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George W. Westerman died at his home 9 miles south of Humboldt on the evening of October 4, at the age of 40 years, 7 months and 11 days. He was born in Kehl Baden, Germany, February 23, 1863, and lived there until 1884 when he came to America, locating in Richardson County. He was married to Miss Clara Porr in 1889.

His occupation was that of a carpenter and by hard work and economy was able to save his daily earning until he purchased a farm in Speiser precinct. He was a kind and generous neighbor who will be greatly missed by his many friends. During his residence here he has won for himself the love and respect of everyone with whom he came in contact.

The deceased was a member of the reform church and the services were conducted by the Rev. C. Rufner of Zion Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m.

The Bern male chior, of which he was a member, were present and rendered several selections. He was a member of the A.O.U.W. lodge of Humboldt. His fellow members attended the funeral to pay him their last respects.

He leaves to mourn a wife, five sons and two daughters and in Germany a father, mother and several brothers.

He became a United States citizen March 17, 1890, sworn in by Charles Porr. Sr., Clerk of the District Court, Richardson County, Nebraska. (Subj. Emperor William, Germany)

George W. Westerman died at his home 9 miles south of Humboldt on the evening of October 4, at the age of 40 years, 7 months and 11 days. He was born in Kehl Baden, Germany, February 23, 1863, and lived there until 1884 when he came to America, locating in Richardson County. He was married to Miss Clara Porr in 1889.

His occupation was that of a carpenter and by hard work and economy was able to save his daily earning until he purchased a farm in Speiser precinct. He was a kind and generous neighbor who will be greatly missed by his many friends. During his residence here he has won for himself the love and respect of everyone with whom he came in contact.

The deceased was a member of the reform church and the services were conducted by the Rev. C. Rufner of Zion Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m.

The Bern male chior, of which he was a member, were present and rendered several selections. He was a member of the A.O.U.W. lodge of Humboldt. His fellow members attended the funeral to pay him their last respects.

He leaves to mourn a wife, five sons and two daughters and in Germany a father, mother and several brothers.

He became a United States citizen March 17, 1890, sworn in by Charles Porr. Sr., Clerk of the District Court, Richardson County, Nebraska. (Subj. Emperor William, Germany)



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