NAEGELI, Dr. Andreas Alexander (b.1841 d.1906), Carver Co., MN ========================================================================= USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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NAEGELI" - the date of publish would have been during the week after March 8, 1906: "The populace of Gibbon was stirred with remorse last Saturday upon receiving the sad news of the unexpected death of one of our foremost and honored citizens, Dr. A. A. Naegeli, who passed away at eight o’clock that morning. The deceased was apparently in good health and the day before attended to business and was in his usual pleasant mood. On returning home during the blizzard that evening he was obliged to wade through several deep snow drifts and became almost exhausted. He experienced severe pains in his chest and in the regions of his heart, the exertion having caused dilation of the heart. Medicine was administered quieting the pains and he slept occasionally but early in the morning intense pains set in. The members of the family gathered about him and Dr. Flower was called, but he was out of town at the time, so Dr. Stoddard of Fairfax was summoned. He arrived in the morning just after the deceased had breathed his last. Dr. Naegeli was born December 20, 1841 in Meiriugen, Switzerland where he spent his boyhood. When a young man, he studied medicine in Bern, and received his diploma. In 1867 he came to American, locating in Indianapolis, where he continued his studies in medicine, graduating with honors and receiving a golden class medal. He practiced medicine in Indianapolis, Ind., Highland, Ill., Milwaukee, Wis., Minneapolis, Chaska, Sherburne, Hutchinson and Gibbon. He was married three times. His only son Edward with his first wife died in the summer of 1902. Four children resulted from his second union. They are Mrs. Chas. Harthun, Mrs. H.B. Nelson, Minnie, aged 21; Herbert, 19. He was united in marriage on February 17, 1888 to his present wife, who survives him together with eight children, viz: Lottie, aged 17; Dora, 14; Alma, 12; Andrew, 11; Franz, 8; Lothar, 6; Irma, 4; Arnold, 2 1/2. In October 1902 Dr. Naegeli and his family moved from Hutchinson to Gibbon. During his residence here he evolved a good practice, and made many intimate and admiring friends. He was a kind and loving husband and father and his absence will be keenly felt by the members of the family, several of the children being yet at a tender age, almost too young to realize the irreparable loss they have sustained. He was conscious until the end and realizing that he was passing, called them all to his bedside, bidding them a last farewell, planning the details of his funeral, and dictating letters and addresses to his old friends and colleagues in Switzerland and elsewhere. When his son Edward died it almost broke the father’s heart and as time went by his prayers that God should take him to his dearly beloved son became more numerous. During the last sad hours his prayer was, “God forgive me, a poor sinner,” and as he passed away he uttered an almost inaudible prayer. Though it seems sad he should be called away, when the tender cares of a father’s love seem so essential to the comfort and happiness of those who are left behind, the mourners can find consolation in the fact that his prayers are answered and he is happy in the Land of Eternal Rest. The funeral occurred last Tuesday, and the remains were taken to Hutchinson for burial. Services were held at the home, Rev. Henry Boettschen officiating. He spoke in an eloquent manner and his words were impressive and consoling. The choir sang “Nearer My God to Thee” and as the remains were conveyed to the hearse the cornet band played an appropriate selection. The funeral procession formed at the residence and proceeded to the depot lead by the band, playing a funeral dirge. The remains were taken to Hutchinson by way of Norwood. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The occasion was one of the most solemn ever taking place in our community. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family."