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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, August 25, 1944 -
Joe W. Blum died at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha following a few weeks illness. On the preceding day, he submitted to brain surgery. The remains were brought to Leigh and funeral services were held from the Henry Hefti home to St. John's Church.
Rev. Henry Mumm delivered the sermon. Mrs. Adolph Hobel sang "God Will Take Care of You" and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" accompanied by Florice May Jenny. Flower bearers were Mrs. Julius Littleman, Mrs. Otto Mackenstadt, Mrs. Donald Botsch, Mrs. Walter Littleman, Mrs. Ed Busse, and Mrs. Frank Nebola.
Pallbearers were four nephews, Walter Blum, Jr., Leonard Michaels, Emil Novotny, Richard Novotny, and two brothers-in-law, Henry Hefti, Jr. and Martin Barjenbruch. Burial was in the Leigh Cemetery.
Born on a farm in the Heun neighborhood on May 1, 1910, Joe W. Blum, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Blum, died in Omaha, Nebraska on August 18, 1944, at the age of 34 years, three months, and 17 days. He received his education in the rural school near his home and farmed with his father until he started farming for himself. he served on the Triple a Committee of Colfax County for three years and in 1940 was chairman of the committee. He was confirmed in St. John's Church in 1939.
He was joined in marriage to Miss Margaret Hefti on September 22, 1938, and one daughter, Janet Kay was born. They moved to the Hefti farm northwest of Clarkson in 1940.
The high regard in which Mr. Blum was held was evidenced on by a large gathering of friends who came from every town in the country to be present at the last rites.
Surviving are the wife and daughter, age 2 1/2 years, his mother, Mrs. Anna Blum; two brothers, Walter and George Blume, Jr.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Novotny, Mrs. Clara Michaels, and Miss Anna at home; 10 nephews and nieces.
His father preceded him in death. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]
From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, August 25, 1944 -
Joe W. Blum died at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha following a few weeks illness. On the preceding day, he submitted to brain surgery. The remains were brought to Leigh and funeral services were held from the Henry Hefti home to St. John's Church.
Rev. Henry Mumm delivered the sermon. Mrs. Adolph Hobel sang "God Will Take Care of You" and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" accompanied by Florice May Jenny. Flower bearers were Mrs. Julius Littleman, Mrs. Otto Mackenstadt, Mrs. Donald Botsch, Mrs. Walter Littleman, Mrs. Ed Busse, and Mrs. Frank Nebola.
Pallbearers were four nephews, Walter Blum, Jr., Leonard Michaels, Emil Novotny, Richard Novotny, and two brothers-in-law, Henry Hefti, Jr. and Martin Barjenbruch. Burial was in the Leigh Cemetery.
Born on a farm in the Heun neighborhood on May 1, 1910, Joe W. Blum, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Blum, died in Omaha, Nebraska on August 18, 1944, at the age of 34 years, three months, and 17 days. He received his education in the rural school near his home and farmed with his father until he started farming for himself. he served on the Triple a Committee of Colfax County for three years and in 1940 was chairman of the committee. He was confirmed in St. John's Church in 1939.
He was joined in marriage to Miss Margaret Hefti on September 22, 1938, and one daughter, Janet Kay was born. They moved to the Hefti farm northwest of Clarkson in 1940.
The high regard in which Mr. Blum was held was evidenced on by a large gathering of friends who came from every town in the country to be present at the last rites.
Surviving are the wife and daughter, age 2 1/2 years, his mother, Mrs. Anna Blum; two brothers, Walter and George Blume, Jr.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Novotny, Mrs. Clara Michaels, and Miss Anna at home; 10 nephews and nieces.
His father preceded him in death.
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1910 - 1944 (34 years)