This community was saddened when it lost another one of its well known and highly respected residents, when Daniel Wolter was called in final sleep. Mr Wolter passed away peacefully in the Lutheran hospital in Ft. Dodge, Friday evening, November 19, at 8:20 o'clock, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 17 days.
He was in fairly good health until a few weeks ago. Monday morning of last week he was taken to the Lutheran hospital and he underwent as operation on Friday. He passed through the operation, but a few hours later he slept away peacefully, in spite of everything that loving hands could do. But it was God's will to call him home, there to await the coming of his loved ones. Daniel Wolter, son of Goddfried and Gergane Wolter, was born Sept 12, 1854 in Germany. He came to America during they year 1874. In August 1880, he was united in marriage to Fredericka Schossow, in Winslow, Ill. A few years later they came to Iowa and engaged in farming. Later they moved to the home northeast of Fonda, where they labored and suffered all the hardships of pioneer life. In 1913 they moved to Fonda to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Their union was blessed with fourteen children, seven on whom preceeded their father in death, five passing away in infancy. He is survived by his loving wife, five daughters and two sons, Barney and Roy Walters and Cora Martin of Fonda; Mary Hout of Pomeroy; Anna Waldron and Agnes Carlson of Pocahontas; and Dora Hatton of Sac City. One brother, Chris Wolter of Bellingham, Washington; and 26 grandchildren and 5 great granchildren, also survive him.
In August 1930, Mr and Mrs Wolter celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. At the age of 14 years he was confirmed in the Lutheran Church, and later, after moving to Iowa, he became a member of the Evangelical church.
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church in Fonda, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. McMican having charge. Internment was in Cedar Cemetery. The pall bearers were his six grandsons, Lloyd Martin and John Downing of Fonda; Lorn and Vern Hout of Pomeroy; Eric Carlson and Ted Johnson of Pocahontas. Those from out of town who came to attend the funeral services were Chris Wolter of Bellingham, Washington; Mr and Mrs Kortimeir and son Dan of Freeport, Ill; Mr and Mrs Will Wolter, Mr and Mrs Rudy Wolter, Mr and Mrs Fred Wolter all of Jolley, Iowa; Mrs Edna Goetschius and two daughters of Newell; Ernest Hout, Mathilda Flohr of Storm Lake; Mr and Mrs Arthur Schossow and daughter, Mr Minter of Varina. Mr Wolter, during his years as a resident of this community, earned respect and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances and friends, by whom he was regarded as a good neighbor and true friend. The family have the sympathy of all in their loss.
He was in fairly good health until a few weeks ago. Monday morning of last week he was taken to the Lutheran hospital and he underwent as operation on Friday. He passed through the operation, but a few hours later he slept away peacefully, in spite of everything that loving hands could do. But it was God's will to call him home, there to await the coming of his loved ones. Daniel Wolter, son of Goddfried and Gergane Wolter, was born Sept 12, 1854 in Germany. He came to America during they year 1874. In August 1880, he was united in marriage to Fredericka Schossow, in Winslow, Ill. A few years later they came to Iowa and engaged in farming. Later they moved to the home northeast of Fonda, where they labored and suffered all the hardships of pioneer life. In 1913 they moved to Fonda to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Their union was blessed with fourteen children, seven on whom preceeded their father in death, five passing away in infancy. He is survived by his loving wife, five daughters and two sons, Barney and Roy Walters and Cora Martin of Fonda; Mary Hout of Pomeroy; Anna Waldron and Agnes Carlson of Pocahontas; and Dora Hatton of Sac City. One brother, Chris Wolter of Bellingham, Washington; and 26 grandchildren and 5 great granchildren, also survive him.
In August 1930, Mr and Mrs Wolter celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. At the age of 14 years he was confirmed in the Lutheran Church, and later, after moving to Iowa, he became a member of the Evangelical church.
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church in Fonda, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. McMican having charge. Internment was in Cedar Cemetery. The pall bearers were his six grandsons, Lloyd Martin and John Downing of Fonda; Lorn and Vern Hout of Pomeroy; Eric Carlson and Ted Johnson of Pocahontas. Those from out of town who came to attend the funeral services were Chris Wolter of Bellingham, Washington; Mr and Mrs Kortimeir and son Dan of Freeport, Ill; Mr and Mrs Will Wolter, Mr and Mrs Rudy Wolter, Mr and Mrs Fred Wolter all of Jolley, Iowa; Mrs Edna Goetschius and two daughters of Newell; Ernest Hout, Mathilda Flohr of Storm Lake; Mr and Mrs Arthur Schossow and daughter, Mr Minter of Varina. Mr Wolter, during his years as a resident of this community, earned respect and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances and friends, by whom he was regarded as a good neighbor and true friend. The family have the sympathy of all in their loss.
This community was saddened when it lost another one of its well known and highly respected residents, when Daniel Wolter was called in final sleep. Mr Wolter passed away peacefully in the Lutheran hospital in Ft. Dodge, Friday evening, November 19, at 8:20 o'clock, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 17 days.
He was in fairly good health until a few weeks ago. Monday morning of last week he was taken to the Lutheran hospital and he underwent as operation on Friday. He passed through the operation, but a few hours later he slept away peacefully, in spite of everything that loving hands could do. But it was God's will to call him home, there to await the coming of his loved ones. Daniel Wolter, son of Goddfried and Gergane Wolter, was born Sept 12, 1854 in Germany. He came to America during they year 1874. In August 1880, he was united in marriage to Fredericka Schossow, in Winslow, Ill. A few years later they came to Iowa and engaged in farming. Later they moved to the home northeast of Fonda, where they labored and suffered all the hardships of pioneer life. In 1913 they moved to Fonda to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Their union was blessed with fourteen children, seven on whom preceeded their father in death, five passing away in infancy. He is survived by his loving wife, five daughters and two sons, Barney and Roy Walters and Cora Martin of Fonda; Mary Hout of Pomeroy; Anna Waldron and Agnes Carlson of Pocahontas; and Dora Hatton of Sac City. One brother, Chris Wolter of Bellingham, Washington; and 26 grandchildren and 5 great granchildren, also survive him.
In August 1930, Mr and Mrs Wolter celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. At the age of 14 years he was confirmed in the Lutheran Church, and later, after moving to Iowa, he became a member of the Evangelical church.
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church in Fonda, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. McMican having charge. Internment was in Cedar Cemetery. The pall bearers were his six grandsons, Lloyd Martin and John Downing of Fonda; Lorn and Vern Hout of Pomeroy; Eric Carlson and Ted Johnson of Pocahontas. Those from out of town who came to attend the funeral services were Chris Wolter of Bellingham, Washington; Mr and Mrs Kortimeir and son Dan of Freeport, Ill; Mr and Mrs Will Wolter, Mr and Mrs Rudy Wolter, Mr and Mrs Fred Wolter all of Jolley, Iowa; Mrs Edna Goetschius and two daughters of Newell; Ernest Hout, Mathilda Flohr of Storm Lake; Mr and Mrs Arthur Schossow and daughter, Mr Minter of Varina. Mr Wolter, during his years as a resident of this community, earned respect and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances and friends, by whom he was regarded as a good neighbor and true friend. The family have the sympathy of all in their loss.
He was in fairly good health until a few weeks ago. Monday morning of last week he was taken to the Lutheran hospital and he underwent as operation on Friday. He passed through the operation, but a few hours later he slept away peacefully, in spite of everything that loving hands could do. But it was God's will to call him home, there to await the coming of his loved ones. Daniel Wolter, son of Goddfried and Gergane Wolter, was born Sept 12, 1854 in Germany. He came to America during they year 1874. In August 1880, he was united in marriage to Fredericka Schossow, in Winslow, Ill. A few years later they came to Iowa and engaged in farming. Later they moved to the home northeast of Fonda, where they labored and suffered all the hardships of pioneer life. In 1913 they moved to Fonda to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Their union was blessed with fourteen children, seven on whom preceeded their father in death, five passing away in infancy. He is survived by his loving wife, five daughters and two sons, Barney and Roy Walters and Cora Martin of Fonda; Mary Hout of Pomeroy; Anna Waldron and Agnes Carlson of Pocahontas; and Dora Hatton of Sac City. One brother, Chris Wolter of Bellingham, Washington; and 26 grandchildren and 5 great granchildren, also survive him.
In August 1930, Mr and Mrs Wolter celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. At the age of 14 years he was confirmed in the Lutheran Church, and later, after moving to Iowa, he became a member of the Evangelical church.
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church in Fonda, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. McMican having charge. Internment was in Cedar Cemetery. The pall bearers were his six grandsons, Lloyd Martin and John Downing of Fonda; Lorn and Vern Hout of Pomeroy; Eric Carlson and Ted Johnson of Pocahontas. Those from out of town who came to attend the funeral services were Chris Wolter of Bellingham, Washington; Mr and Mrs Kortimeir and son Dan of Freeport, Ill; Mr and Mrs Will Wolter, Mr and Mrs Rudy Wolter, Mr and Mrs Fred Wolter all of Jolley, Iowa; Mrs Edna Goetschius and two daughters of Newell; Ernest Hout, Mathilda Flohr of Storm Lake; Mr and Mrs Arthur Schossow and daughter, Mr Minter of Varina. Mr Wolter, during his years as a resident of this community, earned respect and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances and friends, by whom he was regarded as a good neighbor and true friend. The family have the sympathy of all in their loss.
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