He was born George Martin Immel.

MARTIN IMMEL

Martin Immel passed away at his home in Audubon township on Saturday, September 22(21), aged 77 years, six months and ten days, following a six weeks' illness from Bright's disease and complications.

About two years ago he underwent an operation which was not entirely successful, but after that time he was up and around again. Since last June, however, he was under the regular care of a physician and since August 12 he was confined to his bed most of the time. He suffered greatly at times but bore up bravely and even cheerfully. He took a keen interest in his affairs and in those around him until the last.

Martin Immel was born March 11, 1852 in Weurtenberg, Germany. When he was about one year of age, his parents came to Columbus, Ohio, and about three years later to Iowa City. About 1867 they moved to a farm
near Oxford.

As a young man, Mr. Immel came to Adair in 1876 and bought the farm in Audubon township, Audubon county, on which he has lived for fifty-three years. On September 11, 1878
he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Aupperle of Audubon township. Mr. and Mrs. Immel experienced the hardships and privations of the early pioneers, but it was their privilege to welcome many new neighbors with whom they formed intimate and lasting friendships. A year ago they were privileged to celebrate their 50th or golden wedding anniversary and amid a host of relatives and friends to recall the past and especially the many blessings which their heavenly Father had showered upon them.

To their union were born five children, one of whom, John, preceded his father in death in early manhood. Those surviving, with his widow, are Mrs. Mary Lieske, Mrs. Anna Hammond, Will Immel and Mrs. Minnie Wesack, all of this vicinity. A daughter-in-law, Mrs. Martha Immel, 12
grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive the deceased together with Mrs. Elizabeth Klump, Mrs. Carrie Stratton and Fred Immel, two sisters and a brother, all of Oxford, Iowa. Two brothers-in-law, Mr. Adam Seel of Marcus and Mr. Heist of Denver, Colorado, and many rela-
tives and friends also mourn his loss.

Mr. Immel was highly respected in his community. He was a devoted member of St. John's Lutheran church where funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, September 24, by the Rev. George Griese. Burial was in Schwennekker cemetery.

Those serving as pallbearers were Chas. Newman, Gus Anderson, Henry Hocamp, Will Anderson, John Petri and Fred Schirm.

May the memory of Mr. Immel's long and useful life be a blessing and an incentive to all of us.

[Audubon County Journal. 3 October 1929, pg. 8]