2-2-1909
Lucas M. Plescher (Infant)
3-10-1909
Clyde Wannemacher (Infant)
3-20-1909
Elizabeth Heitmeyer
3-25-1909
Marcus Kromer (Infant)
3-26-1909
Eleanor Kromer (Infant)
4-15-1909
Maria Altenburger
5-4-1909
Amalia Kromer
5-15-1909
Veronica E. Koester (Infant)
5-28-1909
Wilhelm Koester
6-2-1909
Edward Frisch (Infant)
7-23-1909
Henry Grubenhoff
8-9-1909
Sadie Schoemacher (Infant)
8-11-1909
Wilhemina Ricker
8-30-1909
Bernard C. Frenzer (Infant)
9-9-1909
Albert Zahner
9-24-1909
Nicholas Zahm
Saturday morning, Sept. 25, about 8 o'clock the death angel beckoned to one of our esteemed and highly
respected citizens, Nicholas Zahm, to come, that his labor on earth was well done.
The deceased had been in a state of poor health for some time, and for the last two weeks was confined to
his bed, but his family and friends did not expect his death so suddenly. Being, as usual, in good cheer and
presence of mind on Saturday morning, no one thought of his death, which was due to heart failure.
Mr. Zahm was born in Rheinpfolz, Germany, August 5th, 1838. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to
Miss Mary Bosung, in 1855, and the same year came with his wife to America, and located at Ft. Wayne, Ind.,
where he resided for two years.
Then he and his family moved to Ottoville, O., where they made their permanent home, he being engaged
as a general blacksmith, his being the first permanent shop opened at this place, which he faithfully conducted
until four years ago, when he retired, and turned the shop over to his sons, John and Frank Zahm, who are
now in charge.
On July 20, 1879 his wife died, leaving him with four children, of whom two survive, Mrs. John Winkelman
and John Zahm. Catherine Zahm and Mrs. Singer preceded him in death.
Two years after the death of his first wife, he married Miss Theresia Kramer, and to this union were born
six children, two of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are Miss Tena Zahm, Mrs. Joseph Vinke, Frank
Zahm and Miss Anna Zahm. His second wife died May 26, 1900.
Mr. Zahm was one of the pioneer business men of the village of Ottoville. His business as a blacksmith was
a credit to our village, as he was a man who always stood for honesty, which was his motto, during the early
history and until he retired from his active career. Ottoville business men have lost a true and honest citizen,
and his family a loving and true Christian father.
Tuesday morning, at nine o'clock, the remains were taken from his late residence, on West Canel street,
and escorted by the members of the St. Joseph's society to the St. Mary's church.
The pall bearers were Ben. Wannemacher, Geo. Wannemacher, Oliver Sellet, Henry Wurst, F. F. Vincke and
Nick Lauer.
After service the remains were taken to the Ottoville cemetery for burial. A large concourse of relatives and
friends attended the furneral.
Those attending from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Zahm, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Wagner, Gust Kramer,
George Horsten, Henry Kehres and Carl Reif of Delphos. Mrs. Mary Kramer, Kalida; Mrs. Nicholas Mischo, Mrs.
Conrad Pohlman and E.L. Auger, Ft. Wayne; Frank Gmeiner of Ottowa; Mr. and Mrs, Frank Helmkamp, Ft.
Jennings; Mr. and Mrs. August Hilvers, Cloverdale.
9-28-1909
Steve Wenzlick (Infant)
10-2-1909
Ethel Wannemacher (Infant)
11-2-1909
Henry Breitholt
11-26-1909
William Utrup
12-13-1909
John Frenzer (Infant)
12-27-1909
Maria Klima
Wurst (Stillborn)