OBITUARY: Martin Moe, 1867-1930, Mitchell County, Iowa





                             Martin Moe

Our friend and brother, Martin Moe, was born in the Thideman Docken cabin
in Cedar Township, Mitchell County, Iowa on March 15th, 1867 to Ole Olsen
Christiansmoen and Guri Olsdatter Maafaa Grov.  In 1867, the family
purchased a farm nearly a mile east of the Docken farm where they
established their home and began to use the surname of Moe.  Martin
continued to live on the parental homestead until the time of his death.

The departed brother was brought up in the Lutheran faith and has always
been an interested, active, and exemplary member of the local congregation.
He has also been an exceptionally strong and industrious man until about
twelve years ago when his health commenced to fail.  During these many
years of trial, he has borne his sufferings with patience, courage, and
hope.

Last Thursday morning, March 27th, he was taken suddenly and seriously
ill with heart trouble, and within a few hours the unexpected end came.
He was 63 years old.

The following near relatives survive him: his brother George Moe, and
his sisters, Mrs. Martin (Gunhild) Field and Miss Marie Moe, as well
as several nieces and nephews, all of this community.  All these dear
ones join in testifying that he had been an exceptionally kind, friendly,
considerate, and helpful brother, who always showed interest in the
welfare of his fellow men.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. O.C. Myhre at the Rock Creek
Lutheran church, March 30th at 1:30 p.m.  The large attendance, the
floral offerings, and the money given to missions showed the high
esteem in which the departed was held in the community.  Interment
was made in the Rock Creek cemetery.



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