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1. Title:   Obituary - Gerhard Deters (1828)
Text:   Anton Deters, Sr., Dead. Anton Deters, Sr., one of the best known and respected residents of the St. Francis township died Tuesday night at 10:30 after an illness of only five days. Last Friday he took down with a severe cold and it developed into pneumonia. The deceased has been a resident of St. Francis township for forty-four years and was well known to the people of this community. He was an upright man in every way and lived a useful life. His demise will be felt in the community. Anton Deters was born in Hoelse, Hanover, Germany, on Feb. 7th, 1828. He came ot this country in 1860 and located in St. Labory where he lived for three years after which he came to St. Francis township, living there ever since. he was married in 1860 to Angela Roepkin and was the father of nine children three of whom are living: Mrs. Henry Niendiek of Dieterich, Mrs. Wm. G. Pruemer and Anton with whom him and his wife made their home. His wife is also living and at the present time is very sick. About 21 years ago he made a visit to his old home in Germany. The funeral will take place Friday morning from the Catholic church.
 Card of Thanks
 We take this method of extending our heartfelt thanks to all who assisted us during the illness and after the death of our brother and nephew, Wm. VonOy; also to those who sent floral offerings.
 BROTHERS, SISTERS AND UNCLE.



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