Individual Details

Death

ADAM WALZ
Adam Walz was born Feb. 8, 1869, in the village of Jettenburg, Kingdom of Wuerttemberg, Germany and departed this life at his late farm home 3 1/2 miles
southeast of Edon on Sept. 29, 1922 aged 53 years, 7 months and 21 days. His early youth was spent in the place of his birth. Here, where he had received Holy Baptism, he also received his education in the State School of Germany.
proving himself an intelligent and able pupil. His catechetical instruction he received at Maehringen, the parish center for those affiliated with that district. At the age of 14 he was admitted to communicant membership in the Lutheran Church. He was recorded the rite of confirmation alone, in advance of the date set for the class at large, since his folks were preparing for emigration to the United States, and did
not care to leave the completion of his religious training to the uncertain future ahead of them.
His parents located on a farm 3 1/2 miles southwest of Edon. It was here that the deceased grew to manhood assisting his father in the work on the farm until he was practically of age. After a brief period of work at the tile mill, he took to farm-
ing and teaming, which alternately or simultaneously remained his occupation for life. Being of a less sedentary disposition than others, he frequently changed his place of residence and his field of labor, but his whole life since coming to these shores was spent in this vicinity.

In 1890 the deceased was united in marriage to Mary Mayer. To their union were born 3 sons and 1 daughter. The father and husband is the first of the immediate family circle to be called out of this life.

Since 1883 the deceased has been a member of the Lutheran Church of this place. He was a regular in his attendance at services. Nor did he despise the use of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Whether or not the means of grace made him a fruitful branch in the vine Jesus Christ, so that he will be classed with those who have done the will of their Father in heaven, we shall leave for the day of judgement to
reveal. He was ever interested in the conduct of the outward affairs of the congregation and was always willing to support in a material way whatever move was deemed best
for its progress.

Twice the voters of this Township entrusted him with the office of trustee. The duties of his office together with his sociable disposition made him a more familiar
figure in the community that is the lot of the average man of his occupation. The manner in which he was called out of life and before the throne of Him who will judge the quick and dead ought to be a powerful incentive to heed the Savior's
bidding to be ready always. While loading logs, a part of the rigging broke, resulting in a blow to the deceased which rendered him unconscious. Death came a day later,
without permitting the veil to be fully withdrawn.
He is survived by his wife, 3 sons, 1 daughter, 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday morning from the Lutheran Church, Rev. A. C. Hueter officiating. Interment in Edon Cemetery.