Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 March 1899 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

William Beck was born in Holenzeler, Germany, July 11, 1820, and died at his home in this city on March 20, 1899. Deceased served in the Prussian army and in the war with Prussia and France prior to 1850. He came to America in 1850, and located at Rensselaer about one year later. He was married to Elizabeth Schanlaub of this city many years ago, whom with six children, Nary Beck, of Sedalia, Mo., Mrs. Caroline Nagel and Mrs. Amzie Meinbrook, both of near town, and Rosa. Wm. Jr. and Richard all living at home, survive him. For nearly twenty-six years he was sexton of Weston cemetery, a position which he faithfully filled and gave up a few years ago owing to failing health. He was a man of strong conviction, honest and upright in every way and was a most excellent citizen. The funeral was held from St. Augustine’s Catholic church, by the pastor, Rev. Father Jacobs, Wednesday morning, and interment made in Mt. Calvary cemetery, south of the city.