Theodore Loch
Died
At the home of his daughters, Mrs. Anna Bierl of Templeton, occurred the death of Theodore
Loch Monday evening, June 5. Mr. Loch had attained the age of 90 years at the time of his
demise. He was born April 9, 1815, in Mertlock on the Rhine and came to America May 1,
1875, and settled immediately in Carroll County where he has lived ever since. Mr. Loch was
a cobbler by trade but had not followed the trade for some ten years. While a young man he
served his country, having been a soldier under the German flag. He was also a good
musician and was known as a man of unquestionable character. Four children survive him,
Mr. Joseph Loch of Manning, Mrs. Margareth Stitz, Mrs. Anna Bierl and Elizabeth Loch. The
funeral occurred last Wednesday with interment in the Catholic Cemetery at Hillsdale.