Waverly Phoenix Newspaper, Waverly, Bremer Co., IA
NOV 1911 Issue
Friedrich Wilhelm Wilkening 1846-1911

Friedrich Wilhelm Wilkening wurde am 22 März 1846 geboren und in Niedernholz, Bückeburg, getauft. Er besuchte die Schule in Lüdernfeld und wurde in Lintorf konfirmiert. Im Alter von ungefähr 23 Jahren kam er am 7 September 1868 nach Amerika und zwar zuerst nach Desplaines, Cook Co, IO. Im März des folgenden Jahres zog er mit Freunden nach Bremer County und verheirathete sich am 24. Februar 1877 mit Friederike Platte. Dieser Ehe entsprossen drei Kinder. Sein Handwerk war Tischler, später, seit 20 Jahren war er Farmer. Später kaufte er die Farm auf der er wohnte. Hier hat er auch seinen Lebensabend beschlossen. Auch war er seit jener Zeit Glied der hiesigen lutherischen St.Pauls-Gemeinde. Der Verstorbene litt längere Zeit an einem bösen Bruch, der ihm vielen Trubel bereitete. Sein letztes Leiden entwickelte sich als Gallenleiden an welchem auch vor etwa vier Jahren zurück seine Frau starb. Obgleich jedenfalls daselbe ihn schon seit längerer Zeit geplagt haben muß, klagte er erst seit Donnerstag vor seinem Tode. Am Montag Morgen mußte er im Bett bleiben. Man rief alsbald den Arzt, desgleichen den Pastor. Allein sein Leiden verschlimmerte sich zusehends. Am Dienstag Morgen empfing er das heil. Abendmahl und bald darauf fiel er in Bewußtlosigkeit aus der er nicht wieder erwacht ist. Am Mittwoch Morgen gegen 1/2 9 Uhr ist er sanft eingeschlafen. Die Hinterbliebenen sind seine 3 Kinder nebst vielen Verwandten und Freunden. Sein Alter brachte er auf 65 Jahre, 7 Monate und 9 Tage. Er ruhe in Frieden! Am Samstag fand das Lei-...

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Friedrich Wilhelm Wilkening was born 22 March 1846 and baptised in Niedernholz, Buckeburg. He attended school in Ludersfeld and was confirmed in Lintorf. (Lindhorst) At the age of about 23 years he came to America 7.Sept. 1868 at first to Desplaines, Cook Co., IL. In March of the following year he moved to Bremer County together with friends. He married Friedrike Platte on 24 Febr. 1877. This couple had three children. His craft was carpenter, later, for 20 years, he was farmer. Later he bought the farm he was living at. Here he also spent the evening of his life. He was also member of the Lutheran St.Pauls community since then. The deceased had been suffering for a long time from a bad hernia which caused a lot of trouble. His last suffering began as a bilious complaint from which also his wife died about for years before. Though it must have caused trouble for quite a time he complained not before thursday before his death. At monday morning he had to stay in bed. The doctor was called and the vicar as well. But his suffering became worse. At tuesday morning he had Holy Communion and soon afterwards he became unconscious and did not wake up any more. At wednesday morning about half past eight he died softly. He leaves his three children and many relatives and friends. His age was 65 years, 7 months and 9 days. He may rest in peace! At saturday the ... took place...

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