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Fredrick Christian “Fred” Preifert

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Birth	:	26 Dec 1856 Germany
Death	:	21 May 1933 Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Potchefstroom Main Cemetery, Potchefstroom, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, South Africa
Coordinate	:	-26.7150830, 27.0750500
Plot	:	Block 8, Lot 10, Grave 1
Inscription	:	Father
Description	:	Frederick Christian Priefert was born in Posen, Germany, December 26, 1856, and passed away Sunday morning, May 21, 1933, at his home in Fairmont, Nebr., at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 25 days. Mr. Priefert was confirmed in the Lutheran church in his native land during infancy, and remained true to his faith throughout his life. At the age of twenty-six he was united in matrimony with Miss Minnie Gust of Sidney, Ill. To this union were born seven children: John Priefert, Liberal, Kas.; Mrs. Clifford Carpenter, Fort Morgan, Colo.; Paul Priefert, Haswell, Colo.; Mrs. Lloyd Thomas, Chester;... Read More	Frederick Christian Priefert was born in Posen, Germany, December 26, 1856, and passed away Sunday morning, May 21, 1933, at his home in Fairmont, Nebr., at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 25 days. Mr. Priefert was confirmed in the Lutheran church in his native land during infancy, and remained true to his faith throughout his life. At the age of twenty-six he was united in matrimony with Miss Minnie Gust of Sidney, Ill. To this union were born seven children: John Priefert, Liberal, Kas.; Mrs. Clifford Carpenter, Fort Morgan, Colo.; Paul Priefert, Haswell, Colo.; Mrs. Lloyd Thomas, Chester; Mrs. Molie O'Neal, Ernest Priefert and Elmer Priefert, of Fairmont, Nebr. All of these survive him, together with twenty-one grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lena Mumm of Chester; Mrs. Augusta Mumm and Mrs. Elijah Doss of Philo, Ill.; one brother, Gustav Priefert of Reynolds, Nebr.; and one half-brother, John Priefert of Gove, Kas.; besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at the residence in Fairmont, and in the Methodist church (sic) in Chester, Rev. J. Henry Stitt of Fairmont officiating. Interment was made in Chester cemetery (sic). Darling father, you have left us, Gone to your eternal rest. We, who love you, how we'll miss you. Yet, we feel that God knows best.

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Where is Fredrick Christian “Fred” Preifert's memorial?
Fredrick Christian “Fred” Preifert's memorial is located at: Potchefstroom Main Cemetery, Potchefstroom, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, South Africa.
When did Fredrick Christian “Fred” Preifert death?
Fredrick Christian “Fred” Preifert death on 21 May 1933 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: -26.7150830
Longitude: 27.0750500

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ernestine Wilhelmena Paulina “Minnie” Gust Preifert

(1858 - 1928)

Siblings

Paulina Amelia Priefert Mumm

(1862 - 1941)

Children

Ann F. Priefert Thomas

(1890 - 1973)

Mollie Emma Priefert Pope

(1894 - 1990)

Elmer Gustave Priefert

(1899 - 1990)

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