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Note: THE CARROLL TIMES, CARROLL, IOWA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1924
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SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP MAN DIED LAST WEEK
John Wenck, Sr., Died Wednesday Evening After Brief Illness—
Born in Germany.
John Wenck, Sr., one of the highly respected men of the community, died at his home in Sheridan township Wednesday evening, October 29, after a short illness with apoplexy.
He was born in Mecklenburg, Schwerln, Germany, April 24, 1849, and came to America when 18 years old, his parents coming at the same time. They located at Joliet Ill., where he was married to Miss Dorothea Spieker in 1874. The following year with his wife and parents he came to Sheridan township, where he located on a farm. The same farm was his home for 40 years. Here he suffered the hardships of the early pioneer. It was here also that bis family of eleven children, six boys and five girls, were born and grew to manhood and womanhood.
After the death of his wife, August 20, 1920+, he continued to live on the home place with his son, Albert and wife. Some of the other children lived in the neighborhood, which made it very enjoyable for him in his declining days.
Mr. Wenck was a great lover of his home and was a very religious man, being a member of the Lutheran church.
Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church, Lidderdale, Saturday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. H. P. Schmitz. Burial was made in the Lutheran cemetery.
Besides his children he leaves 40 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was a brother of Chris Wenck, Daniel Wenck and Mrs. J. Platt, all of whom preceded him in death.
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