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- [S294] Elk County Gazette, Wegemer, Peter Paul.
ETER WEGEMER SR. PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING
LIFE-LONG RESIDENT IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
Peter Paul Wegemer, Sr., of West Mill Street, a lifelong resident of this city, passed away at the local hospital this morning at 7:45 a.m., suffering from a complication of diseases.
Mr. Wegemer had been ailing since the latter part of August but was not confined to bed until Friday of last week. Previous to this illness he had never known a day of sickness.
He was admitted to the hospital on November 13th and little hope was held out for his recovery.
All of the members of his family were at his bedside when the end came this morning.
Mr. Wegemer was born on Theresia Road, February 16th, 1850, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wegemer, both deceased, and was nearing his 76th birthday.
He entered the contracting business when he grew to manhood and was an active worker until a few months ago.
In January 1873 he was married to Miss. Catherine Auman. Thirteen children were born to bless the union, four of whom have preceded their father to the grave.
The deceased was an active member of St. Joseph’s Society and members of this organization will attend the funeral.
Besides his widow, he is survived by five sons: Frank G., John F., Joseph G., Albert G., and Peter G., all of St. Marys; four daughters, Catherine, (Mrs. Phillip Finkler) Toledo, Ohio, Bertha, (Mrs. J. B. Creagh) Salamanca, Anna, (Mrs. E. A. Casperson) Buffalo and Mary, (Mrs. Fred Gerg) of town.
Two brothers also survive, Frank and Casper, of Petoskey, Michigan.
Twenty-nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held from St. Marys Church Tuesday morning at nine o’clock.
21NOV1925
Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township
- [S294] Elk County Gazette, Wegemer, Othilia.
Wegemer
Mrs. Othilia Wegemer, widow of the late John Wegemer, died last Sunday afternoon at her late home on Chestnut street, after a lingering illness of six years duration.
Deceased was born in Stralsbach, Bavaria, Oct. 11th, 1818, and had therefore attained the ripe old age of nearly 82 years. In 1845 she emigrated to America with her husband, coming direct to St. Marys, where they have since made their home. Her husband died here about two years ago.
Mrs. Wegemer is survived by four children; Apolonia, (Mrs. Daniel) and Peter of this city, and Casper and Frank, who now reside at Petoskey, Mich.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from the St. Marys church. A large number of people followed the remains to the Catholic cemetery where interment was made.
01SEP1900
Historical Society of St. Marys and Benzinger Township
- [S294] Elk County Gazette, Wegemer, John (1898).
John Wegemer, after an illness of two weeks, resulting from old age, departed this life, at his home, Chestnut Street, St. Marys, on May Day, 1898. He was born in Strachbach, Bavaria, Germany, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 1817, and came to St. Marys, July 24, 1845, and was married the same year at St. Marys Church by Rev. Fr. Kander, O.S.B., and his wife, who was born Oct. 11, 1818, still survives him. Four children are living Appelonia and Peter Paul, St. Marys; Casper and Frank X. who live in the state of Michigan.
Mr. Wegemer was one of the original founders of the St. John's society, of which but three remain. He was also a member of the St. John's Widows Society.
The funeral took place yesterday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Marys church, and the St. John's Society turned out in strong force, and many neighbors and friends marched in the funeral procession.
The Elk County Gazette
Obituary
0MAY1898
Historical Society of St. Marys and Benzinger Township
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