Obit: Frese, John (1869 - 1933)

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Surnames: FRESE WRIGHT MATTES MCKEE ROSSMAN ESTES HEIDEMAN SEAMAN

----Sources: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 05/11/1933

Frese, John (26 DEC 1869 - 8 MAY 1933)

John Frese died at the hospital at Chippewa Falls on Monday morning, May 8, 1933, as a result of a serious accident which took place at his farm home in the town of Reseburg (Clark Co., Wis.) on Sunday morning. He had started a gasoline engine in order to pump water for his stock when his trousers were caught by the belt and he was thrown onto the engine in such a manner as to crush his leg, resulting in the loss of much blood. He was taken to the office of Dr. F.P. Neis for first aid treatment and then by ambulance to Chippewa Falls, where the injured limb was amputated the same evening, death following as above stated.

Deceased was born at New Holstein, Wis., on Dec. 26, 1869, thus having reached the age of 63 years, 4 months and 2 days. He came to Thorp with his parents in 1888. On May 31, 1903 he was united in marriage with Miss Menerva Wright and then moved to a farm in the town of Reseburg where he has since resided.

He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his wife and four children, two daughters, Mrs. Harold Mattes of Thorp, and Miss Mabel of Chippewa Falls, and two sons, Harry and Emmet at home; also two brothers, Henry of Thorp and Herman of Polley, and five sisters, Mrs. M.S. McKee, and Mrs. John Rossman of Polley, Mrs. Frank Estes of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. E.F. Heideman and Mrs. Art Seaman of Thorp; also two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) from the home, Rev. James Irish officiating, interment following the services in the village cemetery.