Richard Klug, an early settler in Caledonia township, was bom in
Bavaria, Germany, and there grew to manhood. After coming to the
United States in early manhood, he was married in Wisconsin to Mary Klos, a native of Belgium, and they settled in Houston county, Minn., driving with an ox team to a point five miles west of Caledonia, where he rented farm. Subsequently he and his family moved to a farm three and a half miles west of Caledonia, which he bought. It contained eighty acres and was provided with a log house 14 by 16 feet in size, in which the family took up their residence. Making use of his oxen, he broke the land, and in time
erected good buildings and increased the size of his farm. His wife also raised some apple trees from seed, some of which are now standing on the place and are as sturdy as oak trees. In eariy days she used to walk to Caledonia village, carrying butter and eggs to dispose of. She is still living and now resides with her son Nicholas R. on his farm in this township. A Catholic in religion, as were all his family, Richard Klug helped to support St. Peter's church in Caledonia, and also served for some time as a member of the school board of his district. He was a worthy citizen who did his part in helping to advance the interests of the community in which he had made his home. There were eight children in the family, five of whom are now living.
History of Houston County, page 216
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Caledonia Argus; Sept. 8, 1911
Richard Klug, a highly respected resident of this township, died Thursday Aug. 31st, at 2:15 p.m., at his home a few miles northwest of this city. He had been ailing since early last spring with cancer of the stomach and had consulted some of the best physicians in the country but was unable to secure any relief. He failed rapidly the last two months and suffered much, but he bore his illness patiently and with great fortitude, notwithstanding the fact that he was fully familiar with the deadly character of his sickness and met the end bravely. Mr. Klug was born in Weselberg, Rhinephalz, Bavaria, Aug. 1, 1852, and came to America in 1870, locating temporarily at La Crosse. he was married to Miss Mary Klos at St. Joseph, Wis., Sept. 29, 1874, and came to this county the following October. Besides his wife he leaves five children, viz. Mrs. Louis Becker, Nicholas R., Peter E., Louisa and Ida W. Klug; also a brother, August Klug of Caledonia, and two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Becker and Mrs. Nicholas Lahure of La Crosse. He is survived by three half-brothers and a half-sister, John Klug of Rhineland, Tex., Ludwig Klug of Humboldt, Sask., Canada, Reinhart Klug and Mrs. John Klein of Caledonia. Mrs. Klug was respected by everyone who knew him for his integrity and manliness. Possessing a kindly, pleasing disposition, he was a great favorite with his neighbors. He was a kind husband and indulgent father, and his passing is a loss will be deplored by all. The funeral was held Monday morning at 9:30 from St. Peter's church, Rev. H. van den Berg officiating. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Barbara Becker, Mrs. Nicholas Lahure, and Mrs. Herman Noll of La Crosse, Mrs. Lena Servais of Bangor, Wis., Mrs. Katheriene Klos and daughter, Annie of West Salem, Wis., and Mrs. Mary Klos of Chaseburg, Wis.
Bavaria, Germany, and there grew to manhood. After coming to the
United States in early manhood, he was married in Wisconsin to Mary Klos, a native of Belgium, and they settled in Houston county, Minn., driving with an ox team to a point five miles west of Caledonia, where he rented farm. Subsequently he and his family moved to a farm three and a half miles west of Caledonia, which he bought. It contained eighty acres and was provided with a log house 14 by 16 feet in size, in which the family took up their residence. Making use of his oxen, he broke the land, and in time
erected good buildings and increased the size of his farm. His wife also raised some apple trees from seed, some of which are now standing on the place and are as sturdy as oak trees. In eariy days she used to walk to Caledonia village, carrying butter and eggs to dispose of. She is still living and now resides with her son Nicholas R. on his farm in this township. A Catholic in religion, as were all his family, Richard Klug helped to support St. Peter's church in Caledonia, and also served for some time as a member of the school board of his district. He was a worthy citizen who did his part in helping to advance the interests of the community in which he had made his home. There were eight children in the family, five of whom are now living.
History of Houston County, page 216
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Caledonia Argus; Sept. 8, 1911
Richard Klug, a highly respected resident of this township, died Thursday Aug. 31st, at 2:15 p.m., at his home a few miles northwest of this city. He had been ailing since early last spring with cancer of the stomach and had consulted some of the best physicians in the country but was unable to secure any relief. He failed rapidly the last two months and suffered much, but he bore his illness patiently and with great fortitude, notwithstanding the fact that he was fully familiar with the deadly character of his sickness and met the end bravely. Mr. Klug was born in Weselberg, Rhinephalz, Bavaria, Aug. 1, 1852, and came to America in 1870, locating temporarily at La Crosse. he was married to Miss Mary Klos at St. Joseph, Wis., Sept. 29, 1874, and came to this county the following October. Besides his wife he leaves five children, viz. Mrs. Louis Becker, Nicholas R., Peter E., Louisa and Ida W. Klug; also a brother, August Klug of Caledonia, and two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Becker and Mrs. Nicholas Lahure of La Crosse. He is survived by three half-brothers and a half-sister, John Klug of Rhineland, Tex., Ludwig Klug of Humboldt, Sask., Canada, Reinhart Klug and Mrs. John Klein of Caledonia. Mrs. Klug was respected by everyone who knew him for his integrity and manliness. Possessing a kindly, pleasing disposition, he was a great favorite with his neighbors. He was a kind husband and indulgent father, and his passing is a loss will be deplored by all. The funeral was held Monday morning at 9:30 from St. Peter's church, Rev. H. van den Berg officiating. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Barbara Becker, Mrs. Nicholas Lahure, and Mrs. Herman Noll of La Crosse, Mrs. Lena Servais of Bangor, Wis., Mrs. Katheriene Klos and daughter, Annie of West Salem, Wis., and Mrs. Mary Klos of Chaseburg, Wis.
Richard Klug, an early settler in Caledonia township, was bom in
Bavaria, Germany, and there grew to manhood. After coming to the
United States in early manhood, he was married in Wisconsin to Mary Klos, a native of Belgium, and they settled in Houston county, Minn., driving with an ox team to a point five miles west of Caledonia, where he rented farm. Subsequently he and his family moved to a farm three and a half miles west of Caledonia, which he bought. It contained eighty acres and was provided with a log house 14 by 16 feet in size, in which the family took up their residence. Making use of his oxen, he broke the land, and in time
erected good buildings and increased the size of his farm. His wife also raised some apple trees from seed, some of which are now standing on the place and are as sturdy as oak trees. In eariy days she used to walk to Caledonia village, carrying butter and eggs to dispose of. She is still living and now resides with her son Nicholas R. on his farm in this township. A Catholic in religion, as were all his family, Richard Klug helped to support St. Peter's church in Caledonia, and also served for some time as a member of the school board of his district. He was a worthy citizen who did his part in helping to advance the interests of the community in which he had made his home. There were eight children in the family, five of whom are now living.
History of Houston County, page 216
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Caledonia Argus; Sept. 8, 1911
Richard Klug, a highly respected resident of this township, died Thursday Aug. 31st, at 2:15 p.m., at his home a few miles northwest of this city. He had been ailing since early last spring with cancer of the stomach and had consulted some of the best physicians in the country but was unable to secure any relief. He failed rapidly the last two months and suffered much, but he bore his illness patiently and with great fortitude, notwithstanding the fact that he was fully familiar with the deadly character of his sickness and met the end bravely. Mr. Klug was born in Weselberg, Rhinephalz, Bavaria, Aug. 1, 1852, and came to America in 1870, locating temporarily at La Crosse. he was married to Miss Mary Klos at St. Joseph, Wis., Sept. 29, 1874, and came to this county the following October. Besides his wife he leaves five children, viz. Mrs. Louis Becker, Nicholas R., Peter E., Louisa and Ida W. Klug; also a brother, August Klug of Caledonia, and two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Becker and Mrs. Nicholas Lahure of La Crosse. He is survived by three half-brothers and a half-sister, John Klug of Rhineland, Tex., Ludwig Klug of Humboldt, Sask., Canada, Reinhart Klug and Mrs. John Klein of Caledonia. Mrs. Klug was respected by everyone who knew him for his integrity and manliness. Possessing a kindly, pleasing disposition, he was a great favorite with his neighbors. He was a kind husband and indulgent father, and his passing is a loss will be deplored by all. The funeral was held Monday morning at 9:30 from St. Peter's church, Rev. H. van den Berg officiating. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Barbara Becker, Mrs. Nicholas Lahure, and Mrs. Herman Noll of La Crosse, Mrs. Lena Servais of Bangor, Wis., Mrs. Katheriene Klos and daughter, Annie of West Salem, Wis., and Mrs. Mary Klos of Chaseburg, Wis.
Bavaria, Germany, and there grew to manhood. After coming to the
United States in early manhood, he was married in Wisconsin to Mary Klos, a native of Belgium, and they settled in Houston county, Minn., driving with an ox team to a point five miles west of Caledonia, where he rented farm. Subsequently he and his family moved to a farm three and a half miles west of Caledonia, which he bought. It contained eighty acres and was provided with a log house 14 by 16 feet in size, in which the family took up their residence. Making use of his oxen, he broke the land, and in time
erected good buildings and increased the size of his farm. His wife also raised some apple trees from seed, some of which are now standing on the place and are as sturdy as oak trees. In eariy days she used to walk to Caledonia village, carrying butter and eggs to dispose of. She is still living and now resides with her son Nicholas R. on his farm in this township. A Catholic in religion, as were all his family, Richard Klug helped to support St. Peter's church in Caledonia, and also served for some time as a member of the school board of his district. He was a worthy citizen who did his part in helping to advance the interests of the community in which he had made his home. There were eight children in the family, five of whom are now living.
History of Houston County, page 216
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Caledonia Argus; Sept. 8, 1911
Richard Klug, a highly respected resident of this township, died Thursday Aug. 31st, at 2:15 p.m., at his home a few miles northwest of this city. He had been ailing since early last spring with cancer of the stomach and had consulted some of the best physicians in the country but was unable to secure any relief. He failed rapidly the last two months and suffered much, but he bore his illness patiently and with great fortitude, notwithstanding the fact that he was fully familiar with the deadly character of his sickness and met the end bravely. Mr. Klug was born in Weselberg, Rhinephalz, Bavaria, Aug. 1, 1852, and came to America in 1870, locating temporarily at La Crosse. he was married to Miss Mary Klos at St. Joseph, Wis., Sept. 29, 1874, and came to this county the following October. Besides his wife he leaves five children, viz. Mrs. Louis Becker, Nicholas R., Peter E., Louisa and Ida W. Klug; also a brother, August Klug of Caledonia, and two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Becker and Mrs. Nicholas Lahure of La Crosse. He is survived by three half-brothers and a half-sister, John Klug of Rhineland, Tex., Ludwig Klug of Humboldt, Sask., Canada, Reinhart Klug and Mrs. John Klein of Caledonia. Mrs. Klug was respected by everyone who knew him for his integrity and manliness. Possessing a kindly, pleasing disposition, he was a great favorite with his neighbors. He was a kind husband and indulgent father, and his passing is a loss will be deplored by all. The funeral was held Monday morning at 9:30 from St. Peter's church, Rev. H. van den Berg officiating. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Barbara Becker, Mrs. Nicholas Lahure, and Mrs. Herman Noll of La Crosse, Mrs. Lena Servais of Bangor, Wis., Mrs. Katheriene Klos and daughter, Annie of West Salem, Wis., and Mrs. Mary Klos of Chaseburg, Wis.
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