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Note: Arrived in US in 1859 at age of 17, Theobald married Mary Ardner, age 18 at St. Joseph Church, Tiffin Ohio. Father Binn presided. Theobald was born in a two story building in Mittlebexbach (Saar) Germany. The first floor of the building was a meat market. Theobald came to America on a small boat. There were three other brothers who also came to America presumable all together. The brothers had two sisters who stayed in Germany. The boys all went to Tiffin Ohio. It was said that they came to the US to escape the war and being drafted. The following was compiled by Gervace Mayer Ewald. Daughter of Ida Pirrung Mayer.
"After arriving in the United States, Theobald (Dewalt) Pirrung was a Marshal before they had a Police force, he worked in the woolen mills many years and was a foreman at the time that they quit business in Tiffin. After that, he was a laborer. He was a good provider, family always had plenty to eat. He used to butcher three 300lb. hogs that he raised at the end of his lot at 38 Jackson St. Tiffin, Ohio. He planted a field where the Washington School now stands. He used to own the lot next door to 38 Jackson but he probably sold it to apply the money on the rear addition to the house at 38 Jackson when Carl, his youngest son, was a baby, probably in 1891. Their four rooms to the front was built about 1870. When Theobald was married in 1866 to Mary Ardner it was not such a smooth day, the bridesmaid and best man were to come from Fostoria, Ohio that morning by horse and buggy and the buggy broke down. They did not get to Tiffin at the appointed time so bride and groom went on to church. There was another couple being married at that time and when the mass was over they told the Priest that their attendants did not arrive, then he explained the trouble to the preceding wedding attendants and they consented to stand for Theobald and Mary. The correct attendants from Fostoria came later in the day. The bridesmaid for the two weddings in one day later became a sister Theresa in the order of St. Francis Home in Tiffin -- her name was Ida Vollmer; best man was Adams. Do not know how Mary Ardner came to be married in Tiffin, no doubt Theobald was living there. Mary could have been working in Tiffin at the time of being married."
From Tiffin Newspaper
"The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dewald Pirrung of 38 Jackson street was celebrated this morning at a nuptial high mass service in St. Joseph Church attending by 500 friends. Of the twenty five couples that were married in St. Joseph's Church in 1866 by Rev. Joseph Pihn, the pastor, this is the only couple that has survived 50 years. One witness at the wedding is yet living but she was unable to be present at the anniversary. She is sister Theresa of the St. Francis home, formerly Miss Ida Vollmer of this city.
The nuptial high mass was sung by the rector, Rev. F. L. Hultgen who also spoke words of congratulation to the aged couple. Mrs. Frank Kuebler sang the "Ave Maria".
Mr. and Mrs. Perong were escorted to the alter to renew their vows, by their youngest son, Carl, and their eldest daughter Mrs. Narrance, both of this city. During the service the choir sang the 127th psalm of David.
Mrs. Perong for the services this morning, was attired in black trimmed with white. Her Daughter Mrs. Narrance, wore a dress of grey silk trimmed with old rose.
At noon an elaborate four course diner was served at the Perong residence on Jackson street. The table, at which were seated Mr. and Mrs. Perong was beautifully decorated with white and gold wheat. A gilded basked filled with wheat was suspended above the table. At each place were dainty cupid place cards. Others seated at the table with Mr. and Mrs. Perong were Mr. Perong's sister-in-law, Mrs Mary Perong of Lima; Mrs. Perong's step mother Mrs. Margaret Ardner, Revs. Hultgen and T.F. Conlon. Fifty five relatives and friends were seated at tables placed in the other rooms, all of which were decorated in yellow and white.
Mr. Perong is 74 years and Mrs. Perong 69. Her maiden name was Mary Ardner and her girlhood home was in Richfield Center, this state. (West of Toledo). Both are enjoying the best of health. Of the ten children born to this union, eight are living. There are Jack Perong of Seattle, Wash. R. J. Perong of Chicago. Mrs. Catherin Smith of Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Henry Narrance of this city, Mrs. Henry Ruffing of Bellevue, Carl and William Perong of this city. All were present at the anniversary except the son from Seattle who was unable to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Perong have fourteen grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Perong have resided the past forty seven years in the same house at 38 Jackson St. They have resided in Tiffin since their marriage. They receive many beautiful presents nor a few of which were of gold." as quoted by Gervace Mayer Ewald.
"Those present at the services from a distance were Mr. and Mrs R. J. Perong of Chicago; Mrs. Catherine Smith of Detroit, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ruffin and son Francis of Bellevue, Mr. and Mrs. William Mayer and Children Gervace and Gerald. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ardner, Mrs. Margaret Ardner, Misses Kate Ardner and Clara Ardner, Messrs. Jacob and Peter Ardner, Mrs. Robert Robb, Mrs. Lena Deiger, Mr. and Mrs John Perong, Mrs. Lena Millyard, and Mrs. Anna Miller of Toledo; Ralph Sanders and Mrs. Caspe Simmerman of Swanton, Mrs. John Perong and Mrs. Mary Perong of Lima, Mrs. Frank Wise and daughter Kate of Reedtown and Mrs. Jacob.?.. and Mrs. Anna Krupp of Forstoria."
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