Obituary from the Iowa City Press-Citizen, Thursday, July 25, 1912, Pg. 5 - F. FUHRMEISTER CALLED BEYOND. Fred Fuhrmeister, sr., a beloved pioneer of Newport township, passed away last evening, at 4:15 o'clock, at his homestead, in Newport township. Death was rather sudden, although not entirely unexpected, as he had been having trouble with his heart. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. The cortege will leave the house at 2 o'clock, and the services will be held an hour later, at the German Lutheran (Zion's) church, in Iowa City, with Rev. H. Brueckner officiating. Mr. Fuhrmeister has resided in Newport township a half century or so, and was widely-known throughout Johnson county. Everybody liked and respected him, and he will be mourned by all. Surviving are seven sons and two daughers - Fred, Jr., William, and John of Newport township; Frank, at home; Philip, Charles, and Henry, Iowa City; and Mesdames Charles (Louisa) Wieder, Iowa City; and John (Annie) Bollei, Iowa City.
From the History of Johnson County, Iowa, page 832. A well-known and popular citizen of Johnson county is Frederick Fuhrmeister, an early settler, who has taken an honorable part in the development and upbuilding of his community. He was born in Germany, November 23, 1838, son of Frederick and Louise Dickman Fuhrmeister. The parents came to America in 1847 and located at once on a farm in Newport township, Johnson county. The mother died soon after the family's arrival and the father spent the remainder of his life there. He died many years since but is remembered among the early settlers an an upriht and useful citizen, who carried on his work with energy and industry. He and his wife had four children: Dorea, Frederick, Elizabeth and Louise. After coming to Johnson county, Frederick Fuhrmeister attended school a few years, but his time and assistance were early required on the home farm. Upon reaching maturity he chose farming as his occupation and has pursued it with success ever since. His first farm contained 100 acres of land and he kept adding to his possessions until he was the owner of 315 acres in Newport township. He was able to retire from active life in 1910 and now makes his home with son Frank. Mr. Fuhrmeister was married in 1861 to Miss Mary Forwald, a native of Graham Township, but of German parentage. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Forwald. She died March 7, 1896 , and is buried in the Catholic cemetery. Ten children were born to Mr. Fuhrmeister and wife: Louise, Mrs. Charles Wieder, of Iowa City; Fred, John and William of Newport Township; Frank, of Newport township with whom the father resides; Philip, of Cedar Rapids; Ann, wife of John Bollei, of Iowa City; Henry, of Iowa City; Edward died at the age of twenty-four years; Charles lives in Iowa City, married Elizabeth Semrad. Mr. Fuhrmeister is a democrat in politics and has held many township offices. He belongs to the German Lutheran church at Iowa City. He is a representative and public-spirited citizen, and during his long residence in Johnson county has made a large number of warm friends. He has proven his upright integrity and high character in his dealings with his fellows and has a good standing in the community.
From the History of Johnson County, Iowa, page 832. A well-known and popular citizen of Johnson county is Frederick Fuhrmeister, an early settler, who has taken an honorable part in the development and upbuilding of his community. He was born in Germany, November 23, 1838, son of Frederick and Louise Dickman Fuhrmeister. The parents came to America in 1847 and located at once on a farm in Newport township, Johnson county. The mother died soon after the family's arrival and the father spent the remainder of his life there. He died many years since but is remembered among the early settlers an an upriht and useful citizen, who carried on his work with energy and industry. He and his wife had four children: Dorea, Frederick, Elizabeth and Louise. After coming to Johnson county, Frederick Fuhrmeister attended school a few years, but his time and assistance were early required on the home farm. Upon reaching maturity he chose farming as his occupation and has pursued it with success ever since. His first farm contained 100 acres of land and he kept adding to his possessions until he was the owner of 315 acres in Newport township. He was able to retire from active life in 1910 and now makes his home with son Frank. Mr. Fuhrmeister was married in 1861 to Miss Mary Forwald, a native of Graham Township, but of German parentage. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Forwald. She died March 7, 1896 , and is buried in the Catholic cemetery. Ten children were born to Mr. Fuhrmeister and wife: Louise, Mrs. Charles Wieder, of Iowa City; Fred, John and William of Newport Township; Frank, of Newport township with whom the father resides; Philip, of Cedar Rapids; Ann, wife of John Bollei, of Iowa City; Henry, of Iowa City; Edward died at the age of twenty-four years; Charles lives in Iowa City, married Elizabeth Semrad. Mr. Fuhrmeister is a democrat in politics and has held many township offices. He belongs to the German Lutheran church at Iowa City. He is a representative and public-spirited citizen, and during his long residence in Johnson county has made a large number of warm friends. He has proven his upright integrity and high character in his dealings with his fellows and has a good standing in the community.
Obituary from the Iowa City Press-Citizen, Thursday, July 25, 1912, Pg. 5 - F. FUHRMEISTER CALLED BEYOND. Fred Fuhrmeister, sr., a beloved pioneer of Newport township, passed away last evening, at 4:15 o'clock, at his homestead, in Newport township. Death was rather sudden, although not entirely unexpected, as he had been having trouble with his heart. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. The cortege will leave the house at 2 o'clock, and the services will be held an hour later, at the German Lutheran (Zion's) church, in Iowa City, with Rev. H. Brueckner officiating. Mr. Fuhrmeister has resided in Newport township a half century or so, and was widely-known throughout Johnson county. Everybody liked and respected him, and he will be mourned by all. Surviving are seven sons and two daughers - Fred, Jr., William, and John of Newport township; Frank, at home; Philip, Charles, and Henry, Iowa City; and Mesdames Charles (Louisa) Wieder, Iowa City; and John (Annie) Bollei, Iowa City.
From the History of Johnson County, Iowa, page 832. A well-known and popular citizen of Johnson county is Frederick Fuhrmeister, an early settler, who has taken an honorable part in the development and upbuilding of his community. He was born in Germany, November 23, 1838, son of Frederick and Louise Dickman Fuhrmeister. The parents came to America in 1847 and located at once on a farm in Newport township, Johnson county. The mother died soon after the family's arrival and the father spent the remainder of his life there. He died many years since but is remembered among the early settlers an an upriht and useful citizen, who carried on his work with energy and industry. He and his wife had four children: Dorea, Frederick, Elizabeth and Louise. After coming to Johnson county, Frederick Fuhrmeister attended school a few years, but his time and assistance were early required on the home farm. Upon reaching maturity he chose farming as his occupation and has pursued it with success ever since. His first farm contained 100 acres of land and he kept adding to his possessions until he was the owner of 315 acres in Newport township. He was able to retire from active life in 1910 and now makes his home with son Frank. Mr. Fuhrmeister was married in 1861 to Miss Mary Forwald, a native of Graham Township, but of German parentage. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Forwald. She died March 7, 1896 , and is buried in the Catholic cemetery. Ten children were born to Mr. Fuhrmeister and wife: Louise, Mrs. Charles Wieder, of Iowa City; Fred, John and William of Newport Township; Frank, of Newport township with whom the father resides; Philip, of Cedar Rapids; Ann, wife of John Bollei, of Iowa City; Henry, of Iowa City; Edward died at the age of twenty-four years; Charles lives in Iowa City, married Elizabeth Semrad. Mr. Fuhrmeister is a democrat in politics and has held many township offices. He belongs to the German Lutheran church at Iowa City. He is a representative and public-spirited citizen, and during his long residence in Johnson county has made a large number of warm friends. He has proven his upright integrity and high character in his dealings with his fellows and has a good standing in the community.
From the History of Johnson County, Iowa, page 832. A well-known and popular citizen of Johnson county is Frederick Fuhrmeister, an early settler, who has taken an honorable part in the development and upbuilding of his community. He was born in Germany, November 23, 1838, son of Frederick and Louise Dickman Fuhrmeister. The parents came to America in 1847 and located at once on a farm in Newport township, Johnson county. The mother died soon after the family's arrival and the father spent the remainder of his life there. He died many years since but is remembered among the early settlers an an upriht and useful citizen, who carried on his work with energy and industry. He and his wife had four children: Dorea, Frederick, Elizabeth and Louise. After coming to Johnson county, Frederick Fuhrmeister attended school a few years, but his time and assistance were early required on the home farm. Upon reaching maturity he chose farming as his occupation and has pursued it with success ever since. His first farm contained 100 acres of land and he kept adding to his possessions until he was the owner of 315 acres in Newport township. He was able to retire from active life in 1910 and now makes his home with son Frank. Mr. Fuhrmeister was married in 1861 to Miss Mary Forwald, a native of Graham Township, but of German parentage. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slater) Forwald. She died March 7, 1896 , and is buried in the Catholic cemetery. Ten children were born to Mr. Fuhrmeister and wife: Louise, Mrs. Charles Wieder, of Iowa City; Fred, John and William of Newport Township; Frank, of Newport township with whom the father resides; Philip, of Cedar Rapids; Ann, wife of John Bollei, of Iowa City; Henry, of Iowa City; Edward died at the age of twenty-four years; Charles lives in Iowa City, married Elizabeth Semrad. Mr. Fuhrmeister is a democrat in politics and has held many township offices. He belongs to the German Lutheran church at Iowa City. He is a representative and public-spirited citizen, and during his long residence in Johnson county has made a large number of warm friends. He has proven his upright integrity and high character in his dealings with his fellows and has a good standing in the community.
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