Obit: Graumann, Fredrich (1829 - 1899)

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Surnames: GRAUMANN GALLEZ VIGUTH GRAUMAN BRANDENBURG SMART RUPERT

----Sources: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 02/16/1899

Graumann, Fredrich (4 MAY 1829 - 5 FEB 1899)

Died, at his home in the town of Hull, Marathon Co., Wis., on Sunday, Feb. 5th, 1899, of old age and general debility, Fredrich Grauman, in his 70th year.

Mr. Graumann was born in Temmin Vorpommern, Germany, May 4th, 1829; was there united in marriage with Maria Gallez, who gave birth to one daughter, Mrs. Viguth, of the town of Hull, but died shortly after. He came to America in 1868, and located at Chicago. About twenty-five years ago he came to Wisconsin and in 1879 came into the town of Hull and settled on the farm where he died.

In 1873 he was united in marriage with Emile Brandenburg, which union was blessed with 4 children, 3 daughters, Mrs. Smart, Mrs. Rupert and Miss Katie Graumann, all of whom with six grandchildren and the bereaved wife, mourn the death of an honest man.

The funeral was held Feb. 7th from the Zion Lutheran Church, Rev. A. Kuring officiating.