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William T. Backhaus

Birth	:	13 Jul 1888 Ida County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Feb 1966
Burial	:	Lilydale Memorial Park, Lilydale, Yarra Ranges Shire, Australia
Coordinate	:	-37.7361400, 145.3427400
Description	:	Backhaus, William T. July 13,1888-February 2,1966 --------------- William T. Backhaus (1888 - 1966) Funeral services for Bill Backhaus were held Tuesday morning, March 1, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. Mrs. Ray Schmidt, organist, accompanied the choir who sang "I'm But A Stranger Here" and the congregation who sang "My Faith Looks Up To Thee." Rev. F. A. Wiese read the following obituary: William T. Backhaus, child of Otto Backhaus and Ann Leibler was born July 13, 1888. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Grant Township. After his marriage on October 14th,... Read More	Backhaus, William T. July 13,1888-February 2,1966 --------------- William T. Backhaus (1888 - 1966) Funeral services for Bill Backhaus were held Tuesday morning, March 1, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. Mrs. Ray Schmidt, organist, accompanied the choir who sang "I'm But A Stranger Here" and the congregation who sang "My Faith Looks Up To Thee." Rev. F. A. Wiese read the following obituary: William T. Backhaus, child of Otto Backhaus and Ann Leibler was born July 13, 1888. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Grant Township. After his marriage on October 14th, 1909 to Emilie Schumann at Trinity Lutheran Church, the couple began farming on the home place 3 miles west of Schleswig. In 1944, the couple moved to their present home in Schleswig. Mr Backhaus never gave up farming, even during the time he lived in town he took an active interest and worked on his farms. Mr Backhaus was a patient at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital for over seven weeks. He died there early on Sunday morning. He held membership in the Immanuel Lutheran church congregation for over 40 years. He attained to 77 years, 7 months and 4 days. He is survived by his widow Emilie, three children; Harry of Westside, Bernice, wife of Irvin Bruhn of Mapleton and Mrs Ella Hamann of Schleswig. Five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also surviving him are two brothers: Alfred of Ida Grove and Richard of Schleswig. Four sisters; Mrs John Johannsen, Mrs Otto Wiebers, Mrs Frank Jensen all of Schleswig and Mrs Herman Rusch of Mapleton. He was preceded in death by four brothers. Pallbearers were Robert Wiebers, Burdell Jensen, P. E. Johannsen, Carl Backhaus, Freddie Backhaus and Alden Backhaus. Interment was in the Grant Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Sinn's Funeral Home Schleswig. Transcribed by: Jenny Mihaly

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Latitude: -37.7361400
Longitude: 145.3427400

Family Members:

Parent

Otto Backhaus

(1843 - 1917)

Anna Siblia Backhaus

(1864 - 1906)

Spouse

Emilie E. Schumann Backhaus

(1890 - 1974)

Siblings

Emil Backhaus

(1883 - 1910)

Louise Backhaus Johannsen

(1884 - 1969)

Carl Backhaus

(1886 - 1956)

Alfred Backhaus

(1891 - 1971)

Richard Johann Backhaus

(1892 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lilydale Memorial Park
Lilydale, Yarra Ranges Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -37.7361400, 145.3427400

2. Lilydale Lawn Cemetery
Lilydale, Yarra Ranges Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -37.7464730, 145.3382850

3. Yarra Glen Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6471130, 145.3662500

4. Kangaroo Ground Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6818430, 145.2368440

5. Andersons Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.7463170, 145.2130940

6. St. Paul's Anglican Memorial Lawn
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Coordinate: -37.8103347, 145.2311387

7. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Memorial Wall
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Coordinate: -37.8158091, 145.2322232

8. Queenstown Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6203400, 145.2730600

9. Hurstbridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6500015, 145.2166595

10. Coranderrk Aboriginal Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6869170, 145.5052990

11. Ferntree Gully Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.8822620, 145.2979050

12. Eltham Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.7266370, 145.1504720

13. Templestowe Cemetery and Memorial Gardens
Templestowe, Manningham City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.7594730, 145.1418370

14. Waldau Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.7776130, 145.1455570

15. Healesville Cemetery
Healesville, Yarra Ranges Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6611580, 145.5292710

16. Diamond Creek Cemetery
Diamond Creek, Nillumbik Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6758770, 145.1465020

17. St Katherine's Cemetery
Saint Helena, Banyule City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6924510, 145.1288510

18. Plenty River Pioneer Children's Cemetery
Greensborough, Banyule City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6876217, 145.1168695

19. Box Hill Cemetery
Box Hill, Whitehorse City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.8236980, 145.1346290

20. St Paschal Friary Cemetery
Box Hill, Whitehorse City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.8255280, 145.1327820

21. Greensborough Cemetery
Greensborough, Banyule City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.7004060, 145.1006880

22. Emerald Cemetery
Avonsleigh, Cardinia Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -37.9066920, 145.4700360

23. St Simon the Apostle Parish Memorial Garden
Rowville, Knox City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.9256700, 145.2445000

24. Arthurs Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.5779480, 145.1721670