Obit: |
RODER, August Carl Fredrick (4 JUNE 1857 - 24 AUG 1925) |
Contact: |
Marianne Walker |
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Tigrbug@AOL.com |
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RODER AYERS VINE NITSCHKE KRAUSE |
----Source: Neillsville Press, Aug 27, 1925, pg 1
August RODER, one
of the most prominent farmers of Pine Valley died at his home on
Pleasant Ridge, Monday evening, August 24, after several months
illness. Early in the year he had a stroke of appoplexy from which
he never recovered. His wife's illness and her death later, also
tended to weaken his hold on life. Mr. Roder was born in Silicia,
Germany, June 4, 1857. When five years old he came with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Roder, to America. They settled for a
time in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Later the family moved to the
town of Grant in Clark County. Here August grew to manhood,
assisting in clearing the home farm. When 19 years of age he went
out for himself, working out on farms and in lumber camps. He was
one of the pioneer threshermen of the town of Grant, following this
work for 27 seasons. He bought eighty acres (of) mostly wild land
in Section 26 of Grant, which he cleared up and improved. In 1909
he bought the Mrs. R. W. King farm on Pleasant Ridge, just east of
the fair grounds and moved there in order to give the children a
better opportunity to attend school. Later he sold the farm in
Grant. He took a live interest in public affairs, being a member of
the town board in Grant for seven years and was considered a man of
good judgment. He was honest and upright in his dealings, and had
the respect and friendship of all who knew him.
Mr. Roder was married to Miss Elvira Ayers January 25, 1899. She
preceded him in death only a few weeks, passing away July 18,
1925.
To Mr. and Mrs. Roder six children were born, five of whom are
living. Margaret, (Mrs. Vine), living in the town of Grant, Carl,
Alice, John and Ruth at home. He leaves also one brother, Paul
Roder of Grant, two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Nitschke of Lynn and Mrs.
Carl Krause of Grant. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon
at 1:30 at the house, and 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church.
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