HERMAN SPOENTGEN (d. 1923)
DEATH OF HERM. SPOENTGEN IS A GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Salesman Passes Away at Hospital
The death of Herman Spoentgen, well known salesman of this city,
which occurred at the Holy Family hospital early this morning,
was a great shock to the community of which he had been a life
long resident. Few people were aware of the serious illness of
Mr. Spoentgen and friends of the family had anticipated his
early recovery and the announcement of his passing, came as a
surprise.
Mr. Spoentgen, who for nineteen years had been a salesman for
the V. Schoenecker Boot and Shoe company of Milwaukee in Wisconsin
and neighboring states, arrived home the day before Thanksgiving,
planning to remain for the holidays and was taken ill shortly
after but his condition did not cause alarm until a few days ago.
He was removed to the hospital Thursday and death followed today.
Mr. Spoentgen suffered from kidney trouble.
Born in city in 1866
Born in this city on December 5, 1966 (sic), Mr. Spoentgen was 56
years of age and during practically all of his life has resided
here. He received his education in the local schools and was later
connected with the H. Spoentgen Shoe company in this city and then
became a traveling salesman for the Milwaukee company. He was
prominent as a member of the United Commercial travelers and was
a member of the Travlers' Protective association.
Mr. Spoentgenw as married here November 15, 1904, to Emma Kiel,
who with two children, Hugo and Richard, survive him. Three brothers,
Henry, John and Ernst Spoentgen, and five sisters, Mrs. Katherine
Damez, Mrs. M.C. Hess and Miss Miniie Spoentgen, this city and Mrs.
Henry Hess of Boone, Col., and Mrs. Albert Mier, of St. Paul, also
survive.
Had Host of Friends
Mr. Spoentgen was widely known and had a host of friends to whom
his death comes as a keen sorrow. He was recognized as one of the
most capable salesmen of his line in Wisconsin.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
home at 808 North Ninth street, the Rev. E.O. Menke officiating
at the services both at the home and at the grave at Evergreen
cemetery. Members of the U.C.T. will act as pall bearers. Friends
please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 6, 1923 P.1
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[bur 01-08-1923/cause: hemorrage of the kidneys]
DEATH OF HERM. SPOENTGEN IS A GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Salesman Passes Away at Hospital
The death of Herman Spoentgen, well known salesman of this city,
which occurred at the Holy Family hospital early this morning,
was a great shock to the community of which he had been a life
long resident. Few people were aware of the serious illness of
Mr. Spoentgen and friends of the family had anticipated his
early recovery and the announcement of his passing, came as a
surprise.
Mr. Spoentgen, who for nineteen years had been a salesman for
the V. Schoenecker Boot and Shoe company of Milwaukee in Wisconsin
and neighboring states, arrived home the day before Thanksgiving,
planning to remain for the holidays and was taken ill shortly
after but his condition did not cause alarm until a few days ago.
He was removed to the hospital Thursday and death followed today.
Mr. Spoentgen suffered from kidney trouble.
Born in city in 1866
Born in this city on December 5, 1966 (sic), Mr. Spoentgen was 56
years of age and during practically all of his life has resided
here. He received his education in the local schools and was later
connected with the H. Spoentgen Shoe company in this city and then
became a traveling salesman for the Milwaukee company. He was
prominent as a member of the United Commercial travelers and was
a member of the Travlers' Protective association.
Mr. Spoentgenw as married here November 15, 1904, to Emma Kiel,
who with two children, Hugo and Richard, survive him. Three brothers,
Henry, John and Ernst Spoentgen, and five sisters, Mrs. Katherine
Damez, Mrs. M.C. Hess and Miss Miniie Spoentgen, this city and Mrs.
Henry Hess of Boone, Col., and Mrs. Albert Mier, of St. Paul, also
survive.
Had Host of Friends
Mr. Spoentgen was widely known and had a host of friends to whom
his death comes as a keen sorrow. He was recognized as one of the
most capable salesmen of his line in Wisconsin.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
home at 808 North Ninth street, the Rev. E.O. Menke officiating
at the services both at the home and at the grave at Evergreen
cemetery. Members of the U.C.T. will act as pall bearers. Friends
please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 6, 1923 P.1
********
[bur 01-08-1923/cause: hemorrage of the kidneys]
HERMAN SPOENTGEN (d. 1923)
DEATH OF HERM. SPOENTGEN IS A GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Salesman Passes Away at Hospital
The death of Herman Spoentgen, well known salesman of this city,
which occurred at the Holy Family hospital early this morning,
was a great shock to the community of which he had been a life
long resident. Few people were aware of the serious illness of
Mr. Spoentgen and friends of the family had anticipated his
early recovery and the announcement of his passing, came as a
surprise.
Mr. Spoentgen, who for nineteen years had been a salesman for
the V. Schoenecker Boot and Shoe company of Milwaukee in Wisconsin
and neighboring states, arrived home the day before Thanksgiving,
planning to remain for the holidays and was taken ill shortly
after but his condition did not cause alarm until a few days ago.
He was removed to the hospital Thursday and death followed today.
Mr. Spoentgen suffered from kidney trouble.
Born in city in 1866
Born in this city on December 5, 1966 (sic), Mr. Spoentgen was 56
years of age and during practically all of his life has resided
here. He received his education in the local schools and was later
connected with the H. Spoentgen Shoe company in this city and then
became a traveling salesman for the Milwaukee company. He was
prominent as a member of the United Commercial travelers and was
a member of the Travlers' Protective association.
Mr. Spoentgenw as married here November 15, 1904, to Emma Kiel,
who with two children, Hugo and Richard, survive him. Three brothers,
Henry, John and Ernst Spoentgen, and five sisters, Mrs. Katherine
Damez, Mrs. M.C. Hess and Miss Miniie Spoentgen, this city and Mrs.
Henry Hess of Boone, Col., and Mrs. Albert Mier, of St. Paul, also
survive.
Had Host of Friends
Mr. Spoentgen was widely known and had a host of friends to whom
his death comes as a keen sorrow. He was recognized as one of the
most capable salesmen of his line in Wisconsin.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
home at 808 North Ninth street, the Rev. E.O. Menke officiating
at the services both at the home and at the grave at Evergreen
cemetery. Members of the U.C.T. will act as pall bearers. Friends
please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 6, 1923 P.1
********
[bur 01-08-1923/cause: hemorrage of the kidneys]
DEATH OF HERM. SPOENTGEN IS A GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Salesman Passes Away at Hospital
The death of Herman Spoentgen, well known salesman of this city,
which occurred at the Holy Family hospital early this morning,
was a great shock to the community of which he had been a life
long resident. Few people were aware of the serious illness of
Mr. Spoentgen and friends of the family had anticipated his
early recovery and the announcement of his passing, came as a
surprise.
Mr. Spoentgen, who for nineteen years had been a salesman for
the V. Schoenecker Boot and Shoe company of Milwaukee in Wisconsin
and neighboring states, arrived home the day before Thanksgiving,
planning to remain for the holidays and was taken ill shortly
after but his condition did not cause alarm until a few days ago.
He was removed to the hospital Thursday and death followed today.
Mr. Spoentgen suffered from kidney trouble.
Born in city in 1866
Born in this city on December 5, 1966 (sic), Mr. Spoentgen was 56
years of age and during practically all of his life has resided
here. He received his education in the local schools and was later
connected with the H. Spoentgen Shoe company in this city and then
became a traveling salesman for the Milwaukee company. He was
prominent as a member of the United Commercial travelers and was
a member of the Travlers' Protective association.
Mr. Spoentgenw as married here November 15, 1904, to Emma Kiel,
who with two children, Hugo and Richard, survive him. Three brothers,
Henry, John and Ernst Spoentgen, and five sisters, Mrs. Katherine
Damez, Mrs. M.C. Hess and Miss Miniie Spoentgen, this city and Mrs.
Henry Hess of Boone, Col., and Mrs. Albert Mier, of St. Paul, also
survive.
Had Host of Friends
Mr. Spoentgen was widely known and had a host of friends to whom
his death comes as a keen sorrow. He was recognized as one of the
most capable salesmen of his line in Wisconsin.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
home at 808 North Ninth street, the Rev. E.O. Menke officiating
at the services both at the home and at the grave at Evergreen
cemetery. Members of the U.C.T. will act as pall bearers. Friends
please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 6, 1923 P.1
********
[bur 01-08-1923/cause: hemorrage of the kidneys]
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