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Louis Albert Gnam

Birth	:	5 Nov 1859 Sandwich, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	11 Dec 1939 Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	New Hope South Baptist Church Cemetery, Holland, Chattooga County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.3342800, -85.3763100
Description	:	Dec 11, 1939 - Carroll Daily - L.A. Gnam, retired hardware merchant, who had been identified with the business life of Carroll for sixty years, died at his home, 803 North Carroll Street, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, after a prolonged illness. He was eighty years old. During the last several years Mr. Gnam had suffered a number of strokes. He was first stricken in June, 1933. Recovering from that illness, he was able to return to work in his hardware store, where he continued until his retirement two years later. In recent years his health had gradually failed. He... Read More	Dec 11, 1939 - Carroll Daily - L.A. Gnam, retired hardware merchant, who had been identified with the business life of Carroll for sixty years, died at his home, 803 North Carroll Street, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, after a prolonged illness. He was eighty years old. During the last several years Mr. Gnam had suffered a number of strokes. He was first stricken in June, 1933. Recovering from that illness, he was able to return to work in his hardware store, where he continued until his retirement two years later. In recent years his health had gradually failed. He had been critically ill for several days before his death. The body is resting at the Huffman Funeral Home until the time of the services. Rites will be held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home, with the Rev. W. Ernest Stockley, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church at Ft. Dodge, officiating. Burial will be In the Carroll Cemetery. Louis Albert Gnam was born at Sandwich, Illinois, Nov. 5, 1859, a son of Alois L. and Theresa Meier Gnam, who later become early day settlers of Carroll. The family moved to Ackley, Ia., from Illinois and subsequently to Breda and Mt. Carmel. Mr. Gnam was thirteen years old when his parents brought their family to Carroll from the latter place. Mr. Gnam was sixteen years old when he started clerking in a hardware store here. In 1883, he bought a half interest in the hardware store or J. L. Wetherill. He later formed a partnership in the same line of business with the late J.A. Strohm, and subsequently with George Wetherill, under the firm name of Wetherill & Gnam which partnership continued for many years. In 1905, Mr. Gnam became sole owner of the business, which he retained until he sold his store and retired in November 1935. As long as his health permits he has been active in community affairs. He had served as member of the board of education for several years, having been president during his tenure of office. He was a member of the Iowa Hardware Mutual Insurance Company, which he helped organize. Aug. 20, 1890, Mr. Gnam was married at Mallorytown, Canada, to Miss Minnie E. Merchant, daughter of Mr & Mrs E.N. Merchant, who were prominent pioneers here. Surviving with his wife are five children: Louis M. Gnam and Mrs. Stanton L. Sherman (Lillian), Carroll; Mrs. H.S. Colllngs (Florence), Harrison, N.Y.; Mrs. William Justesen (Ruth), Council Bluffs; and Carl Gnam, Washington, D.C. Carl Gnam arrived from Washington Monday morning and Mr. and Mrs. Justeson are also here. Mr. Gnam also leaves six grandchildren; three brothers, Charles Gnam, John J. Gnam, and Henry W. Gnam, of Carroll; and two sisters, Mrs. John M. Powers (Lena), of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. E. B. Rogers (Mary), of El Paso, Tex. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herman J. Gnam; and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Bruning (Amelia) and Mrs. W.M. Shirley (Clara).

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Louis Albert Gnam's memorial is located at: New Hope South Baptist Church Cemetery, Holland, Chattooga County, USA.
When did Louis Albert Gnam death?
Louis Albert Gnam death on 11 Dec 1939 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 34.3342800
Longitude: -85.3763100

Family Members:

Parent

Alouis Louis Gnam

(1831 - 1921)

Theresa Meiers Gnam

(1840 - 1914)

Spouse

Minnie E Merchant Gnam

(1868 - 1946)

Siblings

Charles Gnam

(1858 - 1948)

Clara Marie Gnam Shirley

(1867 - 1921)

John J Gnam

(1868 - 1948)

Henry William Gnam

(1870 - 1946)

Children

Louis Merchant Gnam

(1892 - 1975)

Lillian Theresa Gnam Sherman

(1893 - 1986)

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