William A. Schmitz married Clara Wiese in the spring of 1917; the following year, in April of 1918, she gave birth to Leo William, whom they referred to as Billy. Only a few months later, as the war was ending, the spreading flu pandemic caused a worldwide panic, and tragedy struck the Schmitz family. Little more than 2 weeks after the joyous news of the November 11th Armistice, William died on November 27th, 1918; seven-month old Billy died the next day. Father and son were laid to rest in the St. Peter's cemetery in Lindsay, the baby cradled in his father's arms.
Kenny Bierschenk family history
Kenny Bierschenk family history
William A. Schmitz married Clara Wiese in the spring of 1917; the following year, in April of 1918, she gave birth to Leo William, whom they referred to as Billy. Only a few months later, as the war was ending, the spreading flu pandemic caused a worldwide panic, and tragedy struck the Schmitz family. Little more than 2 weeks after the joyous news of the November 11th Armistice, William died on November 27th, 1918; seven-month old Billy died the next day. Father and son were laid to rest in the St. Peter's cemetery in Lindsay, the baby cradled in his father's arms.
Kenny Bierschenk family history
Kenny Bierschenk family history
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Also buried here is his father, William A. Schmitz
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