wife of H.D.

Anna Marie (Mary) Bredthauer

Mary Bredthauer, nee Klein, was born November 28, 1876 to George and Anna Maria Klein, at Reusten, Wuertemburg, Germany. Emigrated to America in 1881, to Indiana. After one month, moved to Nebraska.

On January 30, 1901 she entered the holy estate of matrimony with Herman D. Bredthauer. This union was blessed with ten children, five boys and five girls; the oldest being fifteen years old, and the youngest about six weeks old. She died June 1, 1917, about 2 o'clock a. m., of an acute attack of Bright's disease, after a short illness.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband Herman; ten children--Elmer, Sophie, Lillian, Dorothy, Ruth, Lulu, Herman H., Wilmer, Alvin, and Clarence; her mother Anna Maria Klein; one sister, Martha Bremer; and six brothers--George Jr., Chris, Will, Martin, Charles and Henry; and other relatives.

The funeral was held at the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon, June 3, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. Wille. The six brothers of the deceased acted as pallbearers. The church would not hold the large crowd of people who assembled to pay their last respects to one who was known and loved for her many good qualities of mind and heart. There has never been a larger funeral in Scotia. There were many beautiful flowers presented by the family and friends.

The sudden illness and death of Mrs. Bredthauer caused a feeling of sadness over the entire community. All that was possible to do was done, but nothing could save her life. The sympathy of all goes out to the husband and motherless children in their great sorrow.

May she rest in peace.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who came to our assistance at the death and burial of our wife and mother. We especially thank all for the beautiful floral offerings presented.

HERMAN BREDTHAUER AND CHILDREN

Thanks to Lori for obit