11/27/1930
NINE-YEAR OLD LAD KILLED SATURDAY
Bennie Denzer Struck by G. N. Passenger on Bridge East of the City
ONE OF LARGE FAMILY
Parents Moved to Sauk Centre October First –Funeral Monday Afternoon
Benjamin Denzer, the 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Denzer, who resides on the Dodge farm in the west part of this city, was killed by the No. 11, the west-bound local Great Northern passenger train, on the trestle, about one mile east of this city Saturday, Nov. 22, 1930, about 12:30 P. M.
The lad in company with John Eagan, aged about 11, a neighboring boy were picking up coal along the Great Northern right of way. Like most boys Bennie was attracted by the railroad bridge and was playing there when the passenger approached from the East. He did not discover the train until it was close to him. He got off the track a short distance and was probably struck by the cow-catcher. His right arm was broken at the shoulder and the skull badly fractured at its base.
The train was stopped as quickly as possible but the little lad was dead when the train crew reached him. He was brought to the city and Deputy Coroner A. F. Moynihan summoned. After an examination he decided that an inquest was unnecessary. Dr. Moynihan stated to the Herald that the lad probably died instantly because of the badly fractured skull.
When the accident occurred the father was in the north woods deer hunting.
Bennie was born in Lesuer, Minn., Feb. 14, 1921 being one of a family of 10 children. Soon after his birth his parents moved to Anoka county where they resided until five years ago when they removed to a farm near Round Prairie, Todd county. The family moved to this city October first, this year.
Besides the parents the following brothers and sisters, all at home, survive: Charles, Kenneth, Loretta, Nancy, Ruth, reed, Maeclean(sic), Joseph, and Loren.
The funeral was held from Pentecostal church, Second street, Monday at 2:00 P. M. Rev. Oliver, the pastor, had charge of the services. Burial was made in Oakland cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Royce Raymond, Norwood key, Ronald and Albert Rivet, Donald and Harold Upton.
The following relatives from away attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denzer, grandparents, and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Denzer, aunt and uncle, LeSuer, Minn.; Mrs. Howard Clarkson and Mrs. George Belback, Minneapolis; Mrs. Della Coyle and children, St. Paul; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schultz, Osakis.
Sauk Centre Historical Society
Transcribed by C B Gardiner
1930 Birchdale, Todd, Minnesota federal census Martin B age 9 is living with his parents Benjamin and Sarah.
11/27/1930
NINE-YEAR OLD LAD KILLED SATURDAY
Bennie Denzer Struck by G. N. Passenger on Bridge East of the City
ONE OF LARGE FAMILY
Parents Moved to Sauk Centre October First –Funeral Monday Afternoon
Benjamin Denzer, the 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Denzer, who resides on the Dodge farm in the west part of this city, was killed by the No. 11, the west-bound local Great Northern passenger train, on the trestle, about one mile east of this city Saturday, Nov. 22, 1930, about 12:30 P. M.
The lad in company with John Eagan, aged about 11, a neighboring boy were picking up coal along the Great Northern right of way. Like most boys Bennie was attracted by the railroad bridge and was playing there when the passenger approached from the East. He did not discover the train until it was close to him. He got off the track a short distance and was probably struck by the cow-catcher. His right arm was broken at the shoulder and the skull badly fractured at its base.
The train was stopped as quickly as possible but the little lad was dead when the train crew reached him. He was brought to the city and Deputy Coroner A. F. Moynihan summoned. After an examination he decided that an inquest was unnecessary. Dr. Moynihan stated to the Herald that the lad probably died instantly because of the badly fractured skull.
When the accident occurred the father was in the north woods deer hunting.
Bennie was born in Lesuer, Minn., Feb. 14, 1921 being one of a family of 10 children. Soon after his birth his parents moved to Anoka county where they resided until five years ago when they removed to a farm near Round Prairie, Todd county. The family moved to this city October first, this year.
Besides the parents the following brothers and sisters, all at home, survive: Charles, Kenneth, Loretta, Nancy, Ruth, reed, Maeclean(sic), Joseph, and Loren.
The funeral was held from Pentecostal church, Second street, Monday at 2:00 P. M. Rev. Oliver, the pastor, had charge of the services. Burial was made in Oakland cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Royce Raymond, Norwood key, Ronald and Albert Rivet, Donald and Harold Upton.
The following relatives from away attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denzer, grandparents, and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Denzer, aunt and uncle, LeSuer, Minn.; Mrs. Howard Clarkson and Mrs. George Belback, Minneapolis; Mrs. Della Coyle and children, St. Paul; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schultz, Osakis.
Sauk Centre Historical Society
Transcribed by C B Gardiner
1930 Birchdale, Todd, Minnesota federal census Martin B age 9 is living with his parents Benjamin and Sarah.
Family Members
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Charles Franklin Denzer
1910–2001
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Kenneth William Denzer
1912–1999
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Loretta M. Denzer Pettit
1914–2001
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Nancy Fredricka Denzer Pittman
1915–1999
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Ruth Irene Denzer Egland
1917–2010
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Reed Luis Denzer
1918–1992
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Maedean D. Denzer Gettel
1923–2006
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Joseph Christ Denzer
1925–1995
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Loren Allen "L. A." Denzer
1930–2016
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Willis Eugene Denzer
1932–2013
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