Colonel Casimar Andel, noted battle-scarred Civil War veteran who was a soldier of the American Republic in two wars, died at his home at 315 East D street at 2:30 o'clock on Sunday morning at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 18 days. He had been sick and gradually failing in strength for several months prior to his demise. Some weeks ago he suffered a paralytic stroke which preceded the end.
Colonel Andel was one of the first citizens of Belleville, and during a period of more than sixty years one of the most prominent and best known men of St. Clair County and Southern Illinois. He was prominent in business, political and military circles and was known as a man among men. He participated in some of the most hard fought battles of the Civil War, and a soldier in the front line. He was a man of great vitality, determination and courage. During the Spanish-American War he was commissioned as a Colonel and given command of an Illinois regiment, but on account of early termination of the struggle, saw no actual fighting in that conflict. In the military experience he formed many close and intimate attachments which lasted throughout his whole life. He was the intimate and confidential friend of General Osterhaus, and their children intermarried before either of the fathers passed away, this happy union affording the two veterans of the greatest Civil War of all history the highest degree of personal satisfaction. Colonel Andel was for many years the cashier, and later the president, of the First National Bank of Belleville. In this position he won the enviable reputation and title of a successful business man. The business of the First National Bank of Belleville was built up largely under his executive direction and the institution is a monument of his industry and genius. In his principles, Colonel Andel was always an exceedingly broad-minded and liberal man. He was first elected cashier of the First National Bank of Belleville in 1874.
Colonel Andel was a native of Germany, where he was born at Woeilstein, in the vicinity of "Bingen on the Rhine," November 15, 1840. His father, Johann Andel, was a school teacher in the old country, and taught school in the public schools of Germany for a period of fifty-five years. He taught school in different localities and was a very prominent man in every community were he officiated and resided. His mother's maiden name was Maus. The parents of Colonel Andel settled in Belleville in 1870 and made it their home for the remainder of their lives. The education of Colonel Casimir Andel was obtained in Darmstatt, Germany. He completed a business course and embarked in the merchandise business. He came to Belleville in 1860.
In 1861 Mr. Andel enlisted as a private in Company A, 9th Regiment, Volunteer infantry, and later served as a Sergeant in the 12th Missouri Infantry, remaining with this command until 1864, when he was mustered out as Captain. He idolized the fag of the Union and was infatuated with the cause of his adopted country and no soldier fought with greater valor or more patriotic devotion or more unswerving loyalty than young Andel. In 1876 he was appointed Colonel of the 11th Regiment, Illinois National Guard, and during the Spanish-American War he commanded the 4th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, thus making a meritorious record in two years.
Colonel Andel was married on January 27, 1871, to Miss Luise Augusta Kircher, a native of Belleville. They became the parents of five children: Josepha, Gisela J., George K., William C. and Coleman E. The oldest daughter is the wife of Judge L. R. Osterhaus of this city. Her sister is Mrs. Gisela Burgdorff. He leaves surviving beside his children, three grandchildren and a sister, Miss Sophie Andel of Belleville. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8 a.m., at the Andel home. The body will then be conveyed to the crematory in the St. Louis, via the Illinois Central Railroad. The Grand Army of the Republic, the Liederkranz Society, and the Elks and the Masonic Lodges will attend the funeral officially and take part in the ceremony. The ashes will be deposited into the family lot on Walnut Hill Cemetery.
In the death of Colonel Andel the city of Belleville loses one o its leading citizens, the German element in America one of its typical and representative men, the Grand Army of the Republic a distinguished and battle-scarred comrade and veteran, and the family a loved and loving father and husband who was the embodiment of kindness and generosity, wisdom and inspiration in the family circle.
The American flag which tops the First National Bank Building today stood at half mast in honor of the departed president of the institution.
Belleville News Democrat 2-14-1918
Colonel Andel was one of the first citizens of Belleville, and during a period of more than sixty years one of the most prominent and best known men of St. Clair County and Southern Illinois. He was prominent in business, political and military circles and was known as a man among men. He participated in some of the most hard fought battles of the Civil War, and a soldier in the front line. He was a man of great vitality, determination and courage. During the Spanish-American War he was commissioned as a Colonel and given command of an Illinois regiment, but on account of early termination of the struggle, saw no actual fighting in that conflict. In the military experience he formed many close and intimate attachments which lasted throughout his whole life. He was the intimate and confidential friend of General Osterhaus, and their children intermarried before either of the fathers passed away, this happy union affording the two veterans of the greatest Civil War of all history the highest degree of personal satisfaction. Colonel Andel was for many years the cashier, and later the president, of the First National Bank of Belleville. In this position he won the enviable reputation and title of a successful business man. The business of the First National Bank of Belleville was built up largely under his executive direction and the institution is a monument of his industry and genius. In his principles, Colonel Andel was always an exceedingly broad-minded and liberal man. He was first elected cashier of the First National Bank of Belleville in 1874.
Colonel Andel was a native of Germany, where he was born at Woeilstein, in the vicinity of "Bingen on the Rhine," November 15, 1840. His father, Johann Andel, was a school teacher in the old country, and taught school in the public schools of Germany for a period of fifty-five years. He taught school in different localities and was a very prominent man in every community were he officiated and resided. His mother's maiden name was Maus. The parents of Colonel Andel settled in Belleville in 1870 and made it their home for the remainder of their lives. The education of Colonel Casimir Andel was obtained in Darmstatt, Germany. He completed a business course and embarked in the merchandise business. He came to Belleville in 1860.
In 1861 Mr. Andel enlisted as a private in Company A, 9th Regiment, Volunteer infantry, and later served as a Sergeant in the 12th Missouri Infantry, remaining with this command until 1864, when he was mustered out as Captain. He idolized the fag of the Union and was infatuated with the cause of his adopted country and no soldier fought with greater valor or more patriotic devotion or more unswerving loyalty than young Andel. In 1876 he was appointed Colonel of the 11th Regiment, Illinois National Guard, and during the Spanish-American War he commanded the 4th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, thus making a meritorious record in two years.
Colonel Andel was married on January 27, 1871, to Miss Luise Augusta Kircher, a native of Belleville. They became the parents of five children: Josepha, Gisela J., George K., William C. and Coleman E. The oldest daughter is the wife of Judge L. R. Osterhaus of this city. Her sister is Mrs. Gisela Burgdorff. He leaves surviving beside his children, three grandchildren and a sister, Miss Sophie Andel of Belleville. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8 a.m., at the Andel home. The body will then be conveyed to the crematory in the St. Louis, via the Illinois Central Railroad. The Grand Army of the Republic, the Liederkranz Society, and the Elks and the Masonic Lodges will attend the funeral officially and take part in the ceremony. The ashes will be deposited into the family lot on Walnut Hill Cemetery.
In the death of Colonel Andel the city of Belleville loses one o its leading citizens, the German element in America one of its typical and representative men, the Grand Army of the Republic a distinguished and battle-scarred comrade and veteran, and the family a loved and loving father and husband who was the embodiment of kindness and generosity, wisdom and inspiration in the family circle.
The American flag which tops the First National Bank Building today stood at half mast in honor of the departed president of the institution.
Belleville News Democrat 2-14-1918
Colonel Casimar Andel, noted battle-scarred Civil War veteran who was a soldier of the American Republic in two wars, died at his home at 315 East D street at 2:30 o'clock on Sunday morning at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 18 days. He had been sick and gradually failing in strength for several months prior to his demise. Some weeks ago he suffered a paralytic stroke which preceded the end.
Colonel Andel was one of the first citizens of Belleville, and during a period of more than sixty years one of the most prominent and best known men of St. Clair County and Southern Illinois. He was prominent in business, political and military circles and was known as a man among men. He participated in some of the most hard fought battles of the Civil War, and a soldier in the front line. He was a man of great vitality, determination and courage. During the Spanish-American War he was commissioned as a Colonel and given command of an Illinois regiment, but on account of early termination of the struggle, saw no actual fighting in that conflict. In the military experience he formed many close and intimate attachments which lasted throughout his whole life. He was the intimate and confidential friend of General Osterhaus, and their children intermarried before either of the fathers passed away, this happy union affording the two veterans of the greatest Civil War of all history the highest degree of personal satisfaction. Colonel Andel was for many years the cashier, and later the president, of the First National Bank of Belleville. In this position he won the enviable reputation and title of a successful business man. The business of the First National Bank of Belleville was built up largely under his executive direction and the institution is a monument of his industry and genius. In his principles, Colonel Andel was always an exceedingly broad-minded and liberal man. He was first elected cashier of the First National Bank of Belleville in 1874.
Colonel Andel was a native of Germany, where he was born at Woeilstein, in the vicinity of "Bingen on the Rhine," November 15, 1840. His father, Johann Andel, was a school teacher in the old country, and taught school in the public schools of Germany for a period of fifty-five years. He taught school in different localities and was a very prominent man in every community were he officiated and resided. His mother's maiden name was Maus. The parents of Colonel Andel settled in Belleville in 1870 and made it their home for the remainder of their lives. The education of Colonel Casimir Andel was obtained in Darmstatt, Germany. He completed a business course and embarked in the merchandise business. He came to Belleville in 1860.
In 1861 Mr. Andel enlisted as a private in Company A, 9th Regiment, Volunteer infantry, and later served as a Sergeant in the 12th Missouri Infantry, remaining with this command until 1864, when he was mustered out as Captain. He idolized the fag of the Union and was infatuated with the cause of his adopted country and no soldier fought with greater valor or more patriotic devotion or more unswerving loyalty than young Andel. In 1876 he was appointed Colonel of the 11th Regiment, Illinois National Guard, and during the Spanish-American War he commanded the 4th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, thus making a meritorious record in two years.
Colonel Andel was married on January 27, 1871, to Miss Luise Augusta Kircher, a native of Belleville. They became the parents of five children: Josepha, Gisela J., George K., William C. and Coleman E. The oldest daughter is the wife of Judge L. R. Osterhaus of this city. Her sister is Mrs. Gisela Burgdorff. He leaves surviving beside his children, three grandchildren and a sister, Miss Sophie Andel of Belleville. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8 a.m., at the Andel home. The body will then be conveyed to the crematory in the St. Louis, via the Illinois Central Railroad. The Grand Army of the Republic, the Liederkranz Society, and the Elks and the Masonic Lodges will attend the funeral officially and take part in the ceremony. The ashes will be deposited into the family lot on Walnut Hill Cemetery.
In the death of Colonel Andel the city of Belleville loses one o its leading citizens, the German element in America one of its typical and representative men, the Grand Army of the Republic a distinguished and battle-scarred comrade and veteran, and the family a loved and loving father and husband who was the embodiment of kindness and generosity, wisdom and inspiration in the family circle.
The American flag which tops the First National Bank Building today stood at half mast in honor of the departed president of the institution.
Belleville News Democrat 2-14-1918
Colonel Andel was one of the first citizens of Belleville, and during a period of more than sixty years one of the most prominent and best known men of St. Clair County and Southern Illinois. He was prominent in business, political and military circles and was known as a man among men. He participated in some of the most hard fought battles of the Civil War, and a soldier in the front line. He was a man of great vitality, determination and courage. During the Spanish-American War he was commissioned as a Colonel and given command of an Illinois regiment, but on account of early termination of the struggle, saw no actual fighting in that conflict. In the military experience he formed many close and intimate attachments which lasted throughout his whole life. He was the intimate and confidential friend of General Osterhaus, and their children intermarried before either of the fathers passed away, this happy union affording the two veterans of the greatest Civil War of all history the highest degree of personal satisfaction. Colonel Andel was for many years the cashier, and later the president, of the First National Bank of Belleville. In this position he won the enviable reputation and title of a successful business man. The business of the First National Bank of Belleville was built up largely under his executive direction and the institution is a monument of his industry and genius. In his principles, Colonel Andel was always an exceedingly broad-minded and liberal man. He was first elected cashier of the First National Bank of Belleville in 1874.
Colonel Andel was a native of Germany, where he was born at Woeilstein, in the vicinity of "Bingen on the Rhine," November 15, 1840. His father, Johann Andel, was a school teacher in the old country, and taught school in the public schools of Germany for a period of fifty-five years. He taught school in different localities and was a very prominent man in every community were he officiated and resided. His mother's maiden name was Maus. The parents of Colonel Andel settled in Belleville in 1870 and made it their home for the remainder of their lives. The education of Colonel Casimir Andel was obtained in Darmstatt, Germany. He completed a business course and embarked in the merchandise business. He came to Belleville in 1860.
In 1861 Mr. Andel enlisted as a private in Company A, 9th Regiment, Volunteer infantry, and later served as a Sergeant in the 12th Missouri Infantry, remaining with this command until 1864, when he was mustered out as Captain. He idolized the fag of the Union and was infatuated with the cause of his adopted country and no soldier fought with greater valor or more patriotic devotion or more unswerving loyalty than young Andel. In 1876 he was appointed Colonel of the 11th Regiment, Illinois National Guard, and during the Spanish-American War he commanded the 4th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, thus making a meritorious record in two years.
Colonel Andel was married on January 27, 1871, to Miss Luise Augusta Kircher, a native of Belleville. They became the parents of five children: Josepha, Gisela J., George K., William C. and Coleman E. The oldest daughter is the wife of Judge L. R. Osterhaus of this city. Her sister is Mrs. Gisela Burgdorff. He leaves surviving beside his children, three grandchildren and a sister, Miss Sophie Andel of Belleville. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8 a.m., at the Andel home. The body will then be conveyed to the crematory in the St. Louis, via the Illinois Central Railroad. The Grand Army of the Republic, the Liederkranz Society, and the Elks and the Masonic Lodges will attend the funeral officially and take part in the ceremony. The ashes will be deposited into the family lot on Walnut Hill Cemetery.
In the death of Colonel Andel the city of Belleville loses one o its leading citizens, the German element in America one of its typical and representative men, the Grand Army of the Republic a distinguished and battle-scarred comrade and veteran, and the family a loved and loving father and husband who was the embodiment of kindness and generosity, wisdom and inspiration in the family circle.
The American flag which tops the First National Bank Building today stood at half mast in honor of the departed president of the institution.
Belleville News Democrat 2-14-1918
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