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irthday. Otto Arthur was born in the depth of a Wisconsin winter, Jan. 17, 1903. He was christened as
springtime was about to arrive, Mar. 15, 1903. He was confirmed in the Christian faith, May 20, 1917.
The youngest son, Herold Gilbert, was born May 28, 1905, and was christened in the heat of the
summer, July 23, 1905. When he was twelve years old, he was also confirmed at Immanuel. The baby of
the family and second daughter, Leona Ruth, was born after the harvest, Sept. 28, 1911. Apr. 2, 1926,
she, like all of her siblings confessed her belief in God during a confirmation ceremony. Feb. 1, 1932,
August Karl Franz died and was buried in a hand dug grave, just East of the Church where he'd sung
many well-known hymns. Nearly seven years later, Jan. 21, 1939, Alwina was laid to rest beside him.
Obituary of August K. Franz
August K. Franz, oldest son of August and Louise Franz was born October 28th, 1861 in the Town of
Herman, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. He spent his childhood and early youth in and about the Town
of Herman. In 1881 Mr. Franz came to Clark County. Two years later in the spring of 1883, he went
back to that town returning again to Clark County in the fall of that year and making his home here
since.
On January 8, 1891, he was united in marriage with Alvina Noah. They settled on their present farm
where he resided until death. Beside farming he did carpenter work until 1905. Mr. Franz has been
ailing for about a year and a half and passed away at his home on Monday afternoon, February 1, 1932.
He leaves to morn his death, his widow, five sons, Fred, Adolph, Otto and Harold of Sidney, Montana;
Calvin of the Town of Longwood and two daughters, Alma (Mrs. Otto Fravert), Town of Warner and
Leona at home and five grand children. Besides these he leaves to mourn two brothers and two sisters,
William, Henry, Mrs. Frank Able, Greenwood, Wis. and Mrs. John Kppenhan of Appleton. One sister
preceded him in death.
Mr. Franz lived in this community for over 50 years. He was well known, enjoying a large circle of
friends and acquaintences.
Funeral services were held from the West Side Immanuel Reformed church at 2:00 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, Rev P. Franzmeier officating. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
Those from away who were here for the funeral were Adolph Franz of Sidney, Montana; Mr. and Mrs.
Simon Noah and two sons, of Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. John Kippenhan of Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Mattes of Thorp and Carl and Otto Arnhoelder of Sheboygan. (Copied from Newspaper clipping from
Arvilla Wessel Collection) 7/17/2000
Mrs. August Franz Obituary (1939)
Carl August Franz Decendants
Mrs. Alvina (Noah) Franz was born on December 10, 1871 in Town of Herman, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin. At the age of two years she came with her parents to live in Clark County. She became a
member of the Immanuel Reformed Church by the rite of confirmation on April 18, 1896.
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