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Peter Frantzen

Birth	:	14 Feb 1848 Kehlen, Canton de Capellen, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Death	:	9 Apr 1935 Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9902992, -96.0160980
Description	:	Peter Frantzen -- Nassau township pioneer, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at his home south of Alton. Born Februrary 14, 1848, in Germany, he came to this country with his parents at the age of 12. The family settled near Dubuque. With his brothers Nic. and Henry, Mr. Frantzen came to Sioux county in 1871 and the brothers homesteaded on section 26, Nassau township, Peter, however, was the only one of the brothers that remained at that location. He had made his home on the original homestead during the past 64 years, a remarkable record. ... Read More	Peter Frantzen -- Nassau township pioneer, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at his home south of Alton. Born Februrary 14, 1848, in Germany, he came to this country with his parents at the age of 12. The family settled near Dubuque. With his brothers Nic. and Henry, Mr. Frantzen came to Sioux county in 1871 and the brothers homesteaded on section 26, Nassau township, Peter, however, was the only one of the brothers that remained at that location. He had made his home on the original homestead during the past 64 years, a remarkable record. Of a family of five boys and one girl, he was the only one surviving, the four brothers and one sister having preceded him in death many years. Mrs. Math. Streff, mother of the Streff brothers of this vicinity, was his sister. His brother Henry, who located at Hospers, died at the Frantzen home here. His brother Math. taught school here in the early days and died here. Nick and John farmed the home place near Dubuque. Seven children survived there parents, all respected citizens, as follows: Susan, Mrs. Frank Ginsbach, Dell Rapids, S.D.; Sister Fidelia, Oyens; Christine, Mrs. Carl Baune, Alton; Rose, Mrs. John Fisch, Marshalltown, Ia.,; Joe Frantzen, New Hampton, Ia.,; Nic. Frantzen, Dell Rapids, S.D.; and P.A. Frantzen, on the home farm here. One other child, Margaret, died in 1905. Mr. Frantzen married Catherine Steichen in November 1871, the ceremony being solemnized at Le Mars. They suffered all the hardships of pioneer days, of course, but had the grit to see it through, grasshoppers scourges and all, and both lived to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary in 1921. Mrs. Frantzen passed away in 1925. Sister Fidelia of Oyens and P.A. Frantzen were present when their father quietly passed away. Solemn requiem high mass was held this Thursday morning at St. Mary's Catholic church at Alton at 9 o'clock, with Very Rev. M.A. Schemel, the pastor; Rev. Schumacher of Le Mars, Rev. Henry Pick of Sutherland, and Rev. Rolfes of Oyens, officiating. A remarkably efficient farmer, possessing much common sense, long vision and good judgment, Mr. Frantzen was on of the splendin pioneers who laid the foundation for what this great country later became. Conservative, honest, a staunch friend, his loving family feels his loss keenly, as do a host of loyal friends. Alton (IA) Democrat, 12 Apr 1935

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Peter Frantzen's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA.
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Peter Frantzen death on 9 Apr 1935 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9902992
Longitude: -96.0160980

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Catherine Steichen Frantzen

(1853 - 1925)

Siblings

Henry Frantzen

(1842 - 1917)

Susan Frantzen Streff

(1846 - 1894)

Children

Christine Frantzen Baune

(1878 - 1943)

Margaret Frantzen

(1880 - 1905)

Henry Frantzen

(1883 - 1884)

Rosa J Frantzen Fisch

(1885 - 1961)

Peter Aloysius Frantzen

(1888 - 1969)

Louise M. Frantzen Ollendick

(1890 - 1919)

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Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

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Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

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