Gustav Kuhl
Death of Gustav H. Kuhl.
It was quite a surprise to the citizens of Manning and community to learn of the death of
Gus Kuhl, living southwest of town, who passed away at seven o'clock a.m. on November
24.
Mr. Kuhl, was a strong young man, is cut down in the prime of his life, but as the old saying goes "the old must die and the young may." He is an honored member of the M.W.A. in which he carries a policy of $3,000, which will be paid to the widow in due time. He was also a member of the German Schuetzen Verein. He was a good, kind husband and an indulgent father and will be missed by many good, true friends in the community.
Gus Kuhl was born May 14, 1876, in Scott County, Iowa. He moved with his parents to Crawford County in 1884. He was married to Emma Ewoldt, of Manning, January 1, 1902. There were five children born to them, the oldest ones being a pair of twins, and the youngest a baby one year old.
The funeral will be held at the home at 10 o'clock a.m. tomorrow, Friday. Rev. Fauth of Westside, officiating, after which the M.W.A. Lodge will take charge of the remains. Interment will take place at the Manning Cemetery. The bereaved family and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in this their sad hours of sorrow.
December 3, 1908
Resolution.
"Whereas the Great and Supreme Ruler of the Universe has in His infinite wisdom
removed from among us our worthy and esteemed neighbor, Gus H. Kuhl, and Whereas,
the intimate relations held with faithful discharge of his duties in the order of Modern
Woodmen of America makes it fitting that We record our appreciation of him, therefore be
it
Resolved, That the wisdom and ability which he has exercised in the aid of our order by
his services, contributions and counsel will be held in grateful remembrance;
Resolved, That the sudden removal of such a life from among us leaves a vacancy and a
shadow that will be deeply realized by all the neighbors of this order and will prove a
loss to the community and public;
Resolved, That with deep sympathy for the bereaved relatives of the deceased we
express our hope that even so great a loss to us all may be overruled for good by Him
who doeth all things well;
Resolved, That the Charter of our Camp be draped for a period of thirty days; that these
resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the meetings of the Camp, a copy thereof
forwarded to the bereaved and a copy mailed the paper of Manning, Iowa, for publication.
Peter Rix, C.H. Reinholdt, William Wilfong, Committee
Gustav Kuhl is buried in the Manning City Cemetery.
Section C Row #31 north - south.
Obituary and Resolution as printed in Der Manning Herold (Manning's German Newspaper of the time)
Gustav Kühl has died.
This past Tuesday morning, Gustav Kühl, second eldest son of Heinrich and Dora Kühl, died totally unexpected. He was born on the 14th of May 1876 in Scott County, Iowa. In the year 1884 he came into this area with his parents. Here he tied the knot with Emma, née Ewoldt, in the year 1902.
The happy marriage, which was only of short length according to God's council, was blessed with 5 children: Anna, Dora, Laura, Emma and Hilda. His early death is mourned by his deeply shocked wife with her 5 children, the parents, Heinrich and Dora Kühl, 3 brothers and one sister.
The deceased was a member of the Modern Woodmen, who are represented numerously here in Manning.
He reached the age of 32 years, 6 months and 10 days.
The burial was held on Friday morning on the cemetery of Manning with a large participation of relatives and friends. Pastor R. Fauth spoke words of comfort in the house of mourning and at the grave. We express our condolences to the bereaved.
Resolution
of Grief.
Considering the bitter stroke of fate, which has hit the family of Mr.
Gustav Kühl and us, his club brothers, it is Resolved:
That the officers and members of the guild of marksmen of Manning, mourn the
loss deeply, because he was a man of high standing and a devoted member of our
club, further it shall be Resolved: That our club expresses our greatest
condolences to the family of the late, present a copy of the resolution to the
mourning family, incorporate it into the club protocol and to publish it in the Herold of Manning.
John J. Kruse
Committee: H.P. Mundt, Fred Miller
Resolution of Grief.
Given the ample and highest governance of all elements and its providence,
our dignified and respected brother mason, Gustav Kühl, was ripped from us by death.
Considering the deep relationship that was kept with him, by devoted fulfillment of the Modern Woodmen of America, we feel ourselves obligated, to announce a full tribute to him, it shall be Resolved: That the dedication and prudence he has displayed for the good of our order, through work and support, for us shall never be forgotten. We are realizing, that the sudden ripping of such a member from our midst, made a gap and a shadow, which is mourned by all members of the order deeply and shall soon prove an irreplaceable loss to the neighborhood and the public.
We hope: In most heartfelt condolence to the gravely scrutinized family of the late, we hereby express our hope, that such a great loss for us all, by him, who turns all things to their best, will also here turn everything to its best.
Resolved: That the charter of our camp will be draped for 30 days, that these resolutions shall be incorporated into the protocol of our camp, a copy of the same to the mourning family and a copy to the newspapers of Manning for publication shall be given.
Peter Rix, C.H. Reinholdt
Committee, William Wilfong