Surnames: Klopf

----Source: NEILLSVILLE TIMES (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 10/20/1904

Klopf, John G. #2 (22 SEP 1830 - 18 OCT 1904)

John G. Klopf died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1904, at the home on Grand Av., aged 74 years.

Deceased was born in Germany, came to New York when a boy of 16, worked there 10 ears in a wholesale grocery house, engaged in stonecutting three years in Jersey City with his brother Fred, then came to Sheboygan, living there 18 years, and then here (Neillsville, Clark Co., Wis.). He had accumulated competence years ago, but invested heavily in the furniture factory venture some fifteen years ago, and with others lost a great deal. He retired from business some years ago. He leaves the wife and a number of children, all grown to manhood and womanhood.

He was a quiet, much respected, kind-hearted man, always trustworthy, and an excellent citizen.

The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock this (Thursday) afternoon.