Obit of William Laqua (b.1849)"The Lake City Graphic" Wabasha Co., MN

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Note: This obituary was taken from the newspaper "The Lake City Graphic".
3/1932

William Laqua, Franco-Prussian War Veteran Dies

Wabasha County Resident Sixty Years Succumbs Wednesday at Family Residence

William Laqua, a veteran of the Franco-Prussian War and for nearly sixty 
years a resident of Wabasha County, passed away at 6:30 am Wednesday at 
his home at 297 North Seventh Street, following a lingering illness. He 
was born in Brande, Germany, December 16, 1849, where he spent his 
childhood and early youth. During the Franco-Prussian War he took part 
in many battles as an artilleryman, being present at the siege of Paris 
and the triumphant entry of the Prussian forces into that city at the 
close of the war. Came here in 1873. In 1873 he emigrated to America, 
coming directly to West Albany. February 19, 1878 he was married to Miss 
Mary Woiwode at Benedict, in Scott Township, Mr. and Mrs. Laqua 
establishing their first home on a farm in Gillford Township. Here they 
resided until 1922 when they moved to Lake City. A pioneer resident, 
soldier and worthy citizen, Mr. Laqua's death brings to a close a life 
that was full and true. A member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church at West 
Albany for many years and for the past nine years of the St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Lake City, he took an active interest in the affairs 
of his church and practiced at all times the Christianity it taught. Many 
survive. Although more than four score years of age, he remained 
physically and mentally active until his death asking only that he might 
do his share of the daily tasks of life. A genial and kindly man, a good 
father and husband, his departure will be mourned by all who knew him. He 
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Laqua; ten children, William, Herman, 
Mrs. Frank Leonard and Mrs. Joseph Krismer, all of Gillford Township; Mrs. 
Ed Sexton, Oakwood; Mrs. Adolph Lichtblau and Mrs. C. J. Laqua of Mount 
Pleasant; Lucy and Hedwig Laqua at home; Mrs. Patrick Cronin of Lake City; 
and one brother, Joseph Laqua of Minot, North Dakota. A large number of 
grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Two sons, Richard 
and Martin, preceded him in death. Funeral services for Mr. Laqua will 
be conducted at 9 am Saturday from the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Father 
E. J. Lavery officiating. Burial will be made at the St. Patrick's 
Catholic Cemetery in West Albany.

Note: This obituary was taken from the newspaper "The Lake City Graphic".