Individual Details

Death

DICK TUETKEN DIED THURSDAY
Funeral Held Last Monday Afternoon
  The untimely death of Richard Frederick Tuetken occurred at the John McDonald hospital last Thursday evening shortly aftr 10 o'clock.  He had been in failing health for more than two years.
 Funeral services for Mr. Tuetken were held at St. Matthew's Lutheran church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  They were in chrge of his pastor, Rev. Henry L. Adix.  The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends.  Interment was made at Oakwood cemetery.
 Until a few months ago Mr. Tuetken was employed by the city of Monticello where he gave excellent service.  Due to his failing health it was necessary for him to resign from this position.  He was a son of Henry and Anna Hanken Tuetken and was born at Monticello, January 20, 1911.  He grew to young manhood in and near this town.  He ws confirmed in the Lutheran church, and attended the rural schools of Lovell township.
 He was married to Margaret Eilers and to this union were born three children, Phillip, 5; Shirley, 3; and Janet, 1 1/2 years.  In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tuetken of Monticello, a sister, Mrs. Will Lang, of Sand Spring, a brother, W.E. Tuetken of Monticello, and another brother, Paul, of Milwaukee, Wis.  He was preceded in death by a brother George, who passed away in 1928.
 The family has the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends in the untimely death of this young man who was so badly needed by his young wife and children.