Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Gierman, William October 19, 1897
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Ionia Sentinel - Thursday, Oct. 21, 1897

DEATH OF WM. GIERMAN.
He Was a Prominent German, and Has Resided in Ionia for 35 Years.

William Gierman, for the past 35 years a respected citizen of Ionia, died very 
suddenly at his home, North Jefferson street, just outside the city limits at 
about midnight Monday night. Mr. Gierman had been ailing for the past four 
months. although there was no improvement in his health, he was up and around 
the house from day to day and as late as last week Friday was able to walk down 
town.  Last evening he rested on the couch, and later retired to his bed. At 
about 11:30 Mrs. Gierman gave him some medicine and also retired to rest. She 
fell asleep and at 12:15 was suddenly awakened by the heavy breathing of her 
husband. She immediately went to his aid but before she reached his side he 
became unconscious and fell back and died. The real cause of death was heart 
failure, although he had been long a sufferer from kidney trouble.

Mr. Gierman was 55  years of age. He was born in Germany and came to America in 
1862, locating in Otisco, where he remained about a year, thence coming to 
Ionia. With the exception of one or two years he has always resided here. He 
was a carpenter by trade and has also given considerable attention to fruit 
growing. He was a member of the German Lutheran church one of the board of 
trustees, and has always been a good, quiet and law abiding citizen. He was 
particularly prominent in German circles, and many are the friends who mourn 
his death. He leaves besides his wife, three children, the oldest being Charles 
Gierman, who for a number of years past has been a faithful and efficient 
employee of the Sentinel. The others are Mrs. Wm. Gellendin, and Miss Martha 
aged 13 years. He also leaves two brothers, Charles and Frederick Gierman, both 
of this city, and Mrs. Fred Pilgrim of Otisco.  To all the Sentinel extends its 
deepest sympathy in their sudden bereavement.

The funeral will be held from the Lutheran church, North Jefferson street, at 2 
o'clock this afternoon, Rev. C. Succop officiating. The interment will be in 
Highland Park cemetery.

Additional Comments:
Age: 55
Funeral: Thursday, 21 October 1897
Highland Pk. cemetery #2-122

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