Obit: Bohnsack, Christ (1851 - 1928)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: BOHNSACK GREUTZMACHER

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 8/16/1928

OBITUARY FOR CHRIST BOHNSACK

Christ Bohnsack passed away Friday evening Aug. 3rd at the home of his son Julius Bohnsack in the Town of Weston, Clark County. His death came after an illness of about eight weeks, which was caused by a stroke of paralysis.

He was born in Germany in 1851. When a small boy he came with his parents to this country and settled on a farm near Watertown, Jefferson Co., where he grew to manhood.

In 2873 he was married to Ernestine Gruetzmacher and began housekeeping on the home farm, where they lived until 1904, when they came to Clark County and settled on a farm north of Neillsville. For the last 12 years he and his wife have lived at the home of their son Julius.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, two sons, Julies and William. Henry Preceded him in death last December, one son Edward died in infancy. He also leaves seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 7th at 3:00 P.M. from the Julius Bohnsack home, Rev. D.S. Householder officiating. The body was laid to rest in the Neillsville Cemetery.

DEATH OF C. BOHNSACK

Christian Bohnsack an old resident of the Town of Weston, Clark County, Wis., passes away Friday at his home on the farm of his son Julius, aged 77 years, 2 months, and 10 days.

Mr. Bohnsack had a stroke of paralysis about 8 weeks ago and has gradually lost strength since. A second stroke came on Thursday and he passed away Friday evening.

Deceased was born in Germany and came with his parents to this country when he was small boy. The family settled in Jefferson County, Wis., where he grew to manhood and was married. Mr. and Mrs. Bohnsack and family moved to Clark County in 1901 and settled in the Town of Weston. Twelve years ago the parents moved to the home of the son Julius, another son, William, taking over the home farm.

He is survived by his wife and two sons, Julius and William, both of the town of Weston. One son Henry, who moved to Neillsville died here a few months ago.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the home, Rev. Houshoulder of Greenwood officiating. Burial took place in the Neillsville Cemetery.