ANOTHER WASHTA SOLDIER IS DEAD.
Son of Jerome F. and Jennie Fetzer Law.
He was born in or near Ackley, Hardin Co, IA.
He entered the US Army in 1918 and was stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa for training. His parents received a telegram stating that their son Charles was very sick at Camp Dodge. His mother immediately went to him. He recognized her for a few moments and then was unconscious, remaining in that condition until the end came three days later. He was brought home where they were met by a large number of family and friends who accompanied the remains to its last resting place, the Grand Meadow Cemetery. There was a short service held in the open air, which consisted of songs, prayer, and a short speech by Mr. Funkhouser, principal of the Grand Meadow High School.
Charley, as he was commonly called, gave up his life in the service of his country. While he did not reach the trenches, his ambition was to do his best. He took down with the Spanish Influenza which terminated in pneumonia and caused his death. He was 21 years of age. He was a graduate of the Grand Meadow High School, class of 1915. A young man of sterling qualities and a favorite among the young people who were his associates.
Obit taken from Cherokee Semi-Weekly Democrat, 28 Oct 1918 as taken from the Washta Journal.
Courtesy of J. Meister #47157613
My extended family.
Son of Jerome F. and Jennie Fetzer Law.
He was born in or near Ackley, Hardin Co, IA.
He entered the US Army in 1918 and was stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa for training. His parents received a telegram stating that their son Charles was very sick at Camp Dodge. His mother immediately went to him. He recognized her for a few moments and then was unconscious, remaining in that condition until the end came three days later. He was brought home where they were met by a large number of family and friends who accompanied the remains to its last resting place, the Grand Meadow Cemetery. There was a short service held in the open air, which consisted of songs, prayer, and a short speech by Mr. Funkhouser, principal of the Grand Meadow High School.
Charley, as he was commonly called, gave up his life in the service of his country. While he did not reach the trenches, his ambition was to do his best. He took down with the Spanish Influenza which terminated in pneumonia and caused his death. He was 21 years of age. He was a graduate of the Grand Meadow High School, class of 1915. A young man of sterling qualities and a favorite among the young people who were his associates.
Obit taken from Cherokee Semi-Weekly Democrat, 28 Oct 1918 as taken from the Washta Journal.
Courtesy of J. Meister #47157613
My extended family.
ANOTHER WASHTA SOLDIER IS DEAD.
Son of Jerome F. and Jennie Fetzer Law.
He was born in or near Ackley, Hardin Co, IA.
He entered the US Army in 1918 and was stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa for training. His parents received a telegram stating that their son Charles was very sick at Camp Dodge. His mother immediately went to him. He recognized her for a few moments and then was unconscious, remaining in that condition until the end came three days later. He was brought home where they were met by a large number of family and friends who accompanied the remains to its last resting place, the Grand Meadow Cemetery. There was a short service held in the open air, which consisted of songs, prayer, and a short speech by Mr. Funkhouser, principal of the Grand Meadow High School.
Charley, as he was commonly called, gave up his life in the service of his country. While he did not reach the trenches, his ambition was to do his best. He took down with the Spanish Influenza which terminated in pneumonia and caused his death. He was 21 years of age. He was a graduate of the Grand Meadow High School, class of 1915. A young man of sterling qualities and a favorite among the young people who were his associates.
Obit taken from Cherokee Semi-Weekly Democrat, 28 Oct 1918 as taken from the Washta Journal.
Courtesy of J. Meister #47157613
My extended family.
Son of Jerome F. and Jennie Fetzer Law.
He was born in or near Ackley, Hardin Co, IA.
He entered the US Army in 1918 and was stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa for training. His parents received a telegram stating that their son Charles was very sick at Camp Dodge. His mother immediately went to him. He recognized her for a few moments and then was unconscious, remaining in that condition until the end came three days later. He was brought home where they were met by a large number of family and friends who accompanied the remains to its last resting place, the Grand Meadow Cemetery. There was a short service held in the open air, which consisted of songs, prayer, and a short speech by Mr. Funkhouser, principal of the Grand Meadow High School.
Charley, as he was commonly called, gave up his life in the service of his country. While he did not reach the trenches, his ambition was to do his best. He took down with the Spanish Influenza which terminated in pneumonia and caused his death. He was 21 years of age. He was a graduate of the Grand Meadow High School, class of 1915. A young man of sterling qualities and a favorite among the young people who were his associates.
Obit taken from Cherokee Semi-Weekly Democrat, 28 Oct 1918 as taken from the Washta Journal.
Courtesy of J. Meister #47157613
My extended family.
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