Auglaize County, Ohio

Auglaize County Death Records

Last Name: Kuest

First Name: John Herman

Father's Name: Henry Kuest

Mother's Maiden Name: Elisa Wilhelmina Nuessmeyer

Spouse's Name: Wilhelmina Brueggeman

Death Date: May 13, 1973

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Source: St. Marys Evening Leader

Additional: John Herman Kuest, 97, who was born on a farm southwest of New Bremen, December 8, 1875, the son of the late Henry and Elisa Wilhelmina Nuessmeyer Kuest, died at 1:00 p.m. Sunday of infirmities of old age. He was one of the oldest residents in the New Bremen area. On February 11th, 1908, he was united in marriage to Wilhelmina A. Brueggeman, who preceded him in death January 16, 1968, and with whom he was privileged to celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary. He is survived by a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Emil (Esther) Schroer R.R. 1, New Bremen; two daughters Hilda, and Alma Kuest and one son, Henry Kuest, all of R.R. 1, Minster, with whom he made his home and who tenderly cared for him; one grandson and granddaughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. James (Martha) Schroer; two great-grandchildren, Daniel and Diana Schroer; and one sister, Miss Anna Kuest of New Bremen. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ of New Bremen, which he had served as elder, deacon, and trustee. Hew was a faithful attendant as long as his health permitted. He was a farmer his entire life. For many years he served as a Democrat central committeeman and on the board of the elections of German Township. He was also a former German Township trustee. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Vornholt Funeral Home in New Bremen. The Rev. Roger D. Perl will officiate. Burial will take place in the German Protestant Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral Home in New Bremen after 1 p.m. Tuesday and until the hour of the services on Wednesday.

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