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Louis Keckevoet

Birth	:	3 Sep 1844 Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Death	:	9 Jul 1882 Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.1382408, -81.0263901
Inscription	:	46 years, 9 months, 16 days
Description	:	OBITUARY - Unexpected Demise of Mr. Louis Keckevoet. Like a bolt of lightening from a cheerful sky, on Saturday morning the news went from house to house that Louis Keckevoet was no longer among the living; the sad report was carried from farm to farm, but everyone appeared to be in disbelief and no one wanted to believe it because the deceased had stood in the prime of his life and was a picture of health, full of cheerfulness and optimism. The death was unexpected for all of his acquaintances and countless friends. It was an unexpected and hard blow... Read More	OBITUARY - Unexpected Demise of Mr. Louis Keckevoet. Like a bolt of lightening from a cheerful sky, on Saturday morning the news went from house to house that Louis Keckevoet was no longer among the living; the sad report was carried from farm to farm, but everyone appeared to be in disbelief and no one wanted to believe it because the deceased had stood in the prime of his life and was a picture of health, full of cheerfulness and optimism. The death was unexpected for all of his acquaintances and countless friends. It was an unexpected and hard blow for his grieving survivors, a loving and caring wife, and three children, girls ages 17, 10 and 6. What was the cause of this sudden, unforeseen death? We present here the circumstances. The deceased retired to his room at about 11 o'clock on Wednesday evening. After a short time, before going to sleep, he wanted a drink of fresh water and, because all the other occupants of the house were already sleeping, he went himself to get it from the well. For this purpose he had to go down a flight of stairs leading to the courtyard, but in doing so one of the upper stairs gave way and so he fell down almost the entire length of the stairs. Here he pulled himself to his feet and went along a path leading to the street to the well, where he fell unconscious. It is unknown how long he remained there in this condition. He was discovered there by a passer-by, Frank Sprague, who picked him up and carried him into the house. His wife was very upset and immediately called for Dr. Wright, who gave appropriate treatment so that the patient felt fairly well by Thursday, and by Friday he felt so restored that he believed he would be able to be up and around in a few days. He was also cracking jokes about the accident. Toward evening, it was about seven o'clock, there was an alarming change in his condition. Gangrene had set in to the internal injuries he had suffered, and it was the judgment of the doctors gathered around his bed that there was no hope of saving him. At eight o'clock he lost the ability to speak and a little later lost consciousness. He remained in this condition until two o'clock on Saturday morning, at which time, surrounded by his family and a few friends, he breathed a final sigh. His death was painless. Louis Keckevoet was born in 1844 in Wettringen, Government District of Muenster, Province of Westphalia, and at the time of his death he was 46 years, 9 months, and 16 days old. He came to America in 1864 and settled in Indiana. After a few years, because the climate there was not agreeable to his wife's health, he moved to Dubuque. From there, after he had lost all his property and possessions in a fire, he moved here in November 1875. Since then he had operated a general store and tavern. Oct 16, 1902 - Carroll Sentinel - The Keckevoet property, corner Fifth and Adams streets, has been purchased by the Chicago Great Western, consideration $9,500. This will remove another of the old landmarks of the early days in Carroll. The front corner building was built by Hiatt Lane, who came here from Grant City in the spring of 1875, and used the place for a billiard hall and saloon. Mr. Keckevoet came in the fall of the big hail storm that killed chickens, pigs and other small domestic animals and practically annihilated the corn in the sections it visited. He purchased the corner of Lane, added to the bnilding and opened a general store, continuing in business until he died. Although when built it was in keeping with the other buildings in town, it has long been out of harmony with the brick blocks that line Fifth street and more or leas of a menace as a firetrap.

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Where is Louis Keckevoet's memorial?
Louis Keckevoet's memorial is located at: Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, Grey County, Canada.
When did Louis Keckevoet death?
Louis Keckevoet death on 9 Jul 1882 in Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Louis Keckevoet's memorial?
Latitude: 44.1382408
Longitude: -81.0263901

Family Members:

Spouse

Bernardina “Dena” Dunkel Keckevoet

(1838 - 1906)

Children

Antonia Keckevoet Maneman

(1865 - 1958)

Emma Mary Keckevoet Arts

(1868 - 1910)

Fannie Keckevoet

(1876 - 1961)

Bernard Keckevoet

(1878 - 1878)

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