Iowa Recorder, The (Greene, Iowa) > 1946 > January > 9
George Pringle Died Yesterday at Cedar Falls, Age 92 Years.
Life Long Resident of Greene. Entered Hospital Sunday. Had Been in Poor Health Two Years.
George Pringle, age 92, one of Greene's oldest residents died yesterday at a Cedar Falls nursing home following two years of declining health resulting from the infirmities of advanced age.
He became seriously ill Sunday and was taken to the hospital but failed to rally. His daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, was at his bedside.
Mr. Pringle wa a life long resident of the Greene Community. He came to the community as a child and had lived here the remainder of his life. For many years he farmed north and east of Greene, then retired and moved to town where he has been a familiar figure for many years.
Possessing excellent health in his advanced age, he maintained a high degree of activity even driving an automobiel until he was well into his eighties.
Immediate relatives surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, and a son A.J. Pringle both of who live on farms near Greene.
Time for the funeral services have not been determined, pending the arrival of Mrs. Behnke from Cedar Falls today.
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Iowa Recorder, The (Greene, Iowa) > 1946 > January > 16
Home Filled for Funeral Service of Greene Man
Rev. John A. Ludermann of Conrad, Returned to Take Charge of Funeral for George Pringle Friday
Friends of George Pringel, age 92, well-known Greene man, who died last Tuesday, filled the Hann Funeral home to capacity last Friday afternoon for the funeral services.
The Rev. John A. Ludemann of Conrad, former pastor of the Greene Presbyterian church, returned to Greene to have charge of the services. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Pringle, a resident of the Greene community for 79 years died at a convalescent home in Cedar Falls, where he had lived the last year.
He was born July 2, 1853, at Detroit, Michigan and as a child he came with his parents to Clarksville. He was married July 3, 1876 to Georgianna Smith of Pleasant Groove. The couple began housekeeping on a farm five miles east of Greene.
Mrs. Pringle preceded her husband in death February 7, 1902. The Greene man married again July 10, 1903 to Anna Catherine Lockwood and she died September 20, 1940.
Mr. Pringle retired from the farm in 1916 and since had been a resident of Greene.
He is survived by one son, Allen J. Pringle, and one daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, children by his first marriage, besides five grand children and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Henry George, died in infancy and another son, Benjamin L. Pringle, died December 29, 1936.
Mr. Pringle was a life long member of the Presbyterian church, having been baptized in infancy.
Among those from away from Greene attending the funeral services there were Mrs. and Mrs. Harve Jewell and Mrs. Gene Ayers of Cedar Falls.
(NOTE: There is an error in George's obituary. He was not buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Green, Iowa. He is buried with both of his wives and his son, Henry in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.)
Additional information provided by Chris Tonn
Bio:
History of Floyd County Iowa 1882
George Pringle Page 864
Was born July 3, 1853, near Detroit, Mich. His parents, William and Elizabeth Pringle, moved from there to Butler County, Ia., in 1855, and bought eighty acres of land from the Government. This was when that section was new, with but few settlers, and very few improvements. He and his brothers, Robert and James, lived at home until their mother died, when the family broke up, and he looked about for himself, moving into Pleasant Grove and working for I. P. Dean by the month. He bought eighty acres on section 28, and married Georgie A. Smith, daughter of H. W. Smith, Pleasant Grove. Their children are George N., who died in infancy, and Allen J.
George Pringle Died Yesterday at Cedar Falls, Age 92 Years.
Life Long Resident of Greene. Entered Hospital Sunday. Had Been in Poor Health Two Years.
George Pringle, age 92, one of Greene's oldest residents died yesterday at a Cedar Falls nursing home following two years of declining health resulting from the infirmities of advanced age.
He became seriously ill Sunday and was taken to the hospital but failed to rally. His daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, was at his bedside.
Mr. Pringle wa a life long resident of the Greene Community. He came to the community as a child and had lived here the remainder of his life. For many years he farmed north and east of Greene, then retired and moved to town where he has been a familiar figure for many years.
Possessing excellent health in his advanced age, he maintained a high degree of activity even driving an automobiel until he was well into his eighties.
Immediate relatives surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, and a son A.J. Pringle both of who live on farms near Greene.
Time for the funeral services have not been determined, pending the arrival of Mrs. Behnke from Cedar Falls today.
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Iowa Recorder, The (Greene, Iowa) > 1946 > January > 16
Home Filled for Funeral Service of Greene Man
Rev. John A. Ludermann of Conrad, Returned to Take Charge of Funeral for George Pringle Friday
Friends of George Pringel, age 92, well-known Greene man, who died last Tuesday, filled the Hann Funeral home to capacity last Friday afternoon for the funeral services.
The Rev. John A. Ludemann of Conrad, former pastor of the Greene Presbyterian church, returned to Greene to have charge of the services. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Pringle, a resident of the Greene community for 79 years died at a convalescent home in Cedar Falls, where he had lived the last year.
He was born July 2, 1853, at Detroit, Michigan and as a child he came with his parents to Clarksville. He was married July 3, 1876 to Georgianna Smith of Pleasant Groove. The couple began housekeeping on a farm five miles east of Greene.
Mrs. Pringle preceded her husband in death February 7, 1902. The Greene man married again July 10, 1903 to Anna Catherine Lockwood and she died September 20, 1940.
Mr. Pringle retired from the farm in 1916 and since had been a resident of Greene.
He is survived by one son, Allen J. Pringle, and one daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, children by his first marriage, besides five grand children and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Henry George, died in infancy and another son, Benjamin L. Pringle, died December 29, 1936.
Mr. Pringle was a life long member of the Presbyterian church, having been baptized in infancy.
Among those from away from Greene attending the funeral services there were Mrs. and Mrs. Harve Jewell and Mrs. Gene Ayers of Cedar Falls.
(NOTE: There is an error in George's obituary. He was not buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Green, Iowa. He is buried with both of his wives and his son, Henry in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.)
Additional information provided by Chris Tonn
Bio:
History of Floyd County Iowa 1882
George Pringle Page 864
Was born July 3, 1853, near Detroit, Mich. His parents, William and Elizabeth Pringle, moved from there to Butler County, Ia., in 1855, and bought eighty acres of land from the Government. This was when that section was new, with but few settlers, and very few improvements. He and his brothers, Robert and James, lived at home until their mother died, when the family broke up, and he looked about for himself, moving into Pleasant Grove and working for I. P. Dean by the month. He bought eighty acres on section 28, and married Georgie A. Smith, daughter of H. W. Smith, Pleasant Grove. Their children are George N., who died in infancy, and Allen J.
Iowa Recorder, The (Greene, Iowa) > 1946 > January > 9
George Pringle Died Yesterday at Cedar Falls, Age 92 Years.
Life Long Resident of Greene. Entered Hospital Sunday. Had Been in Poor Health Two Years.
George Pringle, age 92, one of Greene's oldest residents died yesterday at a Cedar Falls nursing home following two years of declining health resulting from the infirmities of advanced age.
He became seriously ill Sunday and was taken to the hospital but failed to rally. His daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, was at his bedside.
Mr. Pringle wa a life long resident of the Greene Community. He came to the community as a child and had lived here the remainder of his life. For many years he farmed north and east of Greene, then retired and moved to town where he has been a familiar figure for many years.
Possessing excellent health in his advanced age, he maintained a high degree of activity even driving an automobiel until he was well into his eighties.
Immediate relatives surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, and a son A.J. Pringle both of who live on farms near Greene.
Time for the funeral services have not been determined, pending the arrival of Mrs. Behnke from Cedar Falls today.
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Iowa Recorder, The (Greene, Iowa) > 1946 > January > 16
Home Filled for Funeral Service of Greene Man
Rev. John A. Ludermann of Conrad, Returned to Take Charge of Funeral for George Pringle Friday
Friends of George Pringel, age 92, well-known Greene man, who died last Tuesday, filled the Hann Funeral home to capacity last Friday afternoon for the funeral services.
The Rev. John A. Ludemann of Conrad, former pastor of the Greene Presbyterian church, returned to Greene to have charge of the services. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Pringle, a resident of the Greene community for 79 years died at a convalescent home in Cedar Falls, where he had lived the last year.
He was born July 2, 1853, at Detroit, Michigan and as a child he came with his parents to Clarksville. He was married July 3, 1876 to Georgianna Smith of Pleasant Groove. The couple began housekeeping on a farm five miles east of Greene.
Mrs. Pringle preceded her husband in death February 7, 1902. The Greene man married again July 10, 1903 to Anna Catherine Lockwood and she died September 20, 1940.
Mr. Pringle retired from the farm in 1916 and since had been a resident of Greene.
He is survived by one son, Allen J. Pringle, and one daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, children by his first marriage, besides five grand children and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Henry George, died in infancy and another son, Benjamin L. Pringle, died December 29, 1936.
Mr. Pringle was a life long member of the Presbyterian church, having been baptized in infancy.
Among those from away from Greene attending the funeral services there were Mrs. and Mrs. Harve Jewell and Mrs. Gene Ayers of Cedar Falls.
(NOTE: There is an error in George's obituary. He was not buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Green, Iowa. He is buried with both of his wives and his son, Henry in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.)
Additional information provided by Chris Tonn
Bio:
History of Floyd County Iowa 1882
George Pringle Page 864
Was born July 3, 1853, near Detroit, Mich. His parents, William and Elizabeth Pringle, moved from there to Butler County, Ia., in 1855, and bought eighty acres of land from the Government. This was when that section was new, with but few settlers, and very few improvements. He and his brothers, Robert and James, lived at home until their mother died, when the family broke up, and he looked about for himself, moving into Pleasant Grove and working for I. P. Dean by the month. He bought eighty acres on section 28, and married Georgie A. Smith, daughter of H. W. Smith, Pleasant Grove. Their children are George N., who died in infancy, and Allen J.
George Pringle Died Yesterday at Cedar Falls, Age 92 Years.
Life Long Resident of Greene. Entered Hospital Sunday. Had Been in Poor Health Two Years.
George Pringle, age 92, one of Greene's oldest residents died yesterday at a Cedar Falls nursing home following two years of declining health resulting from the infirmities of advanced age.
He became seriously ill Sunday and was taken to the hospital but failed to rally. His daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, was at his bedside.
Mr. Pringle wa a life long resident of the Greene Community. He came to the community as a child and had lived here the remainder of his life. For many years he farmed north and east of Greene, then retired and moved to town where he has been a familiar figure for many years.
Possessing excellent health in his advanced age, he maintained a high degree of activity even driving an automobiel until he was well into his eighties.
Immediate relatives surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, and a son A.J. Pringle both of who live on farms near Greene.
Time for the funeral services have not been determined, pending the arrival of Mrs. Behnke from Cedar Falls today.
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Iowa Recorder, The (Greene, Iowa) > 1946 > January > 16
Home Filled for Funeral Service of Greene Man
Rev. John A. Ludermann of Conrad, Returned to Take Charge of Funeral for George Pringle Friday
Friends of George Pringel, age 92, well-known Greene man, who died last Tuesday, filled the Hann Funeral home to capacity last Friday afternoon for the funeral services.
The Rev. John A. Ludemann of Conrad, former pastor of the Greene Presbyterian church, returned to Greene to have charge of the services. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Pringle, a resident of the Greene community for 79 years died at a convalescent home in Cedar Falls, where he had lived the last year.
He was born July 2, 1853, at Detroit, Michigan and as a child he came with his parents to Clarksville. He was married July 3, 1876 to Georgianna Smith of Pleasant Groove. The couple began housekeeping on a farm five miles east of Greene.
Mrs. Pringle preceded her husband in death February 7, 1902. The Greene man married again July 10, 1903 to Anna Catherine Lockwood and she died September 20, 1940.
Mr. Pringle retired from the farm in 1916 and since had been a resident of Greene.
He is survived by one son, Allen J. Pringle, and one daughter, Mrs. Walter Behnke, children by his first marriage, besides five grand children and 11 great grandchildren. A son, Henry George, died in infancy and another son, Benjamin L. Pringle, died December 29, 1936.
Mr. Pringle was a life long member of the Presbyterian church, having been baptized in infancy.
Among those from away from Greene attending the funeral services there were Mrs. and Mrs. Harve Jewell and Mrs. Gene Ayers of Cedar Falls.
(NOTE: There is an error in George's obituary. He was not buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Green, Iowa. He is buried with both of his wives and his son, Henry in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.)
Additional information provided by Chris Tonn
Bio:
History of Floyd County Iowa 1882
George Pringle Page 864
Was born July 3, 1853, near Detroit, Mich. His parents, William and Elizabeth Pringle, moved from there to Butler County, Ia., in 1855, and bought eighty acres of land from the Government. This was when that section was new, with but few settlers, and very few improvements. He and his brothers, Robert and James, lived at home until their mother died, when the family broke up, and he looked about for himself, moving into Pleasant Grove and working for I. P. Dean by the month. He bought eighty acres on section 28, and married Georgie A. Smith, daughter of H. W. Smith, Pleasant Grove. Their children are George N., who died in infancy, and Allen J.
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