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John Gerber Sr.

Birth	:	21 Jun 1853 Bern, Switzerland
Death	:	14 Aug 1935 Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3418999, -96.9041977
Description	:	John was married to Mary Brügger on Jul. 5, 1872 in Switzerland. 6 children were born to this union; Elise "Lizzie", John Jr., Mary, Otto, Godfrey and Willie. John attained the age of 82 years, 1 month and 18 days. The following is from the Lennox Diamond Jubilee Book. Mr. and Mrs. John Gerber, Sr., were among the few pioneers of this vicinity to come directly here from their native land. These early Grant township pioneers were both born and reared in Switzerland. Mr. Gerber was born June 21, 1853. In 1872 he was united in marriage to Miss Marie Brugger and the... Read More	John was married to Mary Brügger on Jul. 5, 1872 in Switzerland. 6 children were born to this union; Elise "Lizzie", John Jr., Mary, Otto, Godfrey and Willie. John attained the age of 82 years, 1 month and 18 days. The following is from the Lennox Diamond Jubilee Book. Mr. and Mrs. John Gerber, Sr., were among the few pioneers of this vicinity to come directly here from their native land. These early Grant township pioneers were both born and reared in Switzerland. Mr. Gerber was born June 21, 1853. In 1872 he was united in marriage to Miss Marie Brugger and the couple continued their residence in their home land for approximately eight years. In 1879 Mr. Gerber came with a brother, Otto Gerber, to the United States and continued directly to Lincoln County, Dakota Territory. Their three uncles—Fred, Gottlieb, and Sam Gerber—previously settled in this section. In the spring of 1881 Otto Gerber returned to the Swiss country and brought with him the John Gerber, Sr., family. Upon his taking up his residence here, Mr. Gerber purchased a half section of land, and in laboring toward the upbuilding of his farm enterprise, likewise endured the early hardships and witnessed the steady progress of this community. Mrs. Gerber—nee Marie Brugger—was born February 9, 1851 at Butzberg, Switzerland. Mr. and Mrs. Gerber were members of the German Reformed church of Lennox. They were the parents of six children, namely: Lizzie (Mrs. J. S. Troyer), John, Mary and Gottfried. Two sons died in their earlier years, Otto passing away when he was 11 and Willie at the age of five months. John, Mary, and Gottfried presently make their home in Lennox. Mr. Gerber passed away August, 1935, and Mrs. Gerber preceded him in death, succumbing June 27, 1907. His brother, Otto Gerber, returned to Switzerland in 1915, where he passed away in April, 1928.

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John Gerber Sr.'s memorial is located at: Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA.
When did John Gerber Sr. death?
John Gerber Sr. death on 14 Aug 1935 in Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3418999
Longitude: -96.9041977

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Brügger Gerber

(1851 - 1907)

Children

Lizzie Gerber Troyer

(1873 - 1900)

John Gerber

(1875 - 1973)

Mary Gerber

(1876 - 1971)

Godfrey Julius Gerber

(1879 - 1951)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lennox Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3418999, -96.9041977

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3516884, -96.8560791

3. Chancellor Reformed Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3442001, -96.9646988

4. Turner County First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3016205, -96.9447327

5. West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3014900, -96.8480800

6. Chancellor Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3964005, -96.9741974

7. Forever Friends Pet Cemetery and Memorial Park
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3446000, -96.7975100

8. Delaware Reformed Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2573509, -96.8887863

9. Saint Edwards Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3300018, -96.7863998

10. Germantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4170990, -96.9645996

11. Faith LaValley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3750992, -96.7880020

12. Davis Cemetery
Davis, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2644005, -96.9903030

13. Worthing Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3236008, -96.7658005

14. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Tea, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4229300, -96.8063000

15. Norwegian Pioneer Lutheran Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4468994, -96.9539032

16. Melhus Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -96.9246979

17. Frieling Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2186012, -96.9816971

18. Hurley Cemetery
Hurley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2743988, -97.0982971

19. Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3590800, -96.6878600

20. Pleasant View Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4247017, -96.7067032

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1716995, -96.9105988

22. Hattervig Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1925011, -97.0438995

23. Swan Lake Catholic Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2567700, -97.1251300

24. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026