OBITUARY-BEECHER HERALD, FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1909
Mrs. Henry Tegtmeier- The death of Mrs. Henry Tegtmeier occurred at noon, Friday, July 23, at her home about three and a half miles northwest of Beecher. The cause of death was heart rheumatism, although deceased had been a sufferer of cancer a number of years and for the past two years had been confined to the bed.

Deceased was 70 years, 5 months and several days of age. She was born in Germany and had been a resident of this country some 40 years. She was married to her surviving husband about 35 years ago and resided on the present homestead ever since. Besides her sorrowing husband she leaves two married sons, Henry, who lives on the homestead and William of Kensington; also six grand children.

Mrs. Tegtmeier was a loving wife and mother, and was dearly loved by all who knew her. She was a faithful and ideal christian and a patient sufferer, bearing her sufferings without complaint until the end. Her death was very peaceful.

The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and at 3 o'clock from St. Pauls Lutheran church, where Rev. A.H. Brauer paid a glowing tribute to the deceased and also consoled the mourners. The edifice was crowded to its limit with friends who had gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. Burial was in the church cemetery.

William Tegtmeier lived at Kenzington, Chicago, IL in 1921. Article in the Beecher Herald (21 JAN 1910) states William, formerly of Beecher met with accident while working at the Pullman car shops. A heavy coach wheel fell on him and crushed his right leg between the knee and ankle. For 20 years he has been a resident of Pullman.

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