----Source: Clark County Republican & Press (Neillsville, Wis.) 01/06/1921

Lentzkow, John (1838 - 3 Jan 1921)

John Lentzkow died suddenly Jan. 3, 1921 at the home of his son Carl Lentzkow in Neillsville, Clark County, Wis., the cause being apoplexy. Deceased was born in Germany in 1833, and was in his 88th year. He came to America in 1887 and lived several years with his daughter, Mrs. H. Hanschmann, and after the death of his wife he lived with his son Carl. He was a man of industry and high character, and a good citizen in every way. He leaves four children: Carl Lentzkow, Mrs. H. Hanschmann, Mrs. Julius Wolff and Mrs. Ed Remus.

The funeral was held Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rev. Brandt officiating.