Beckham County, OK - Obits: Peter Klopfenstein, 1929
10 June 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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KLOPFENSTEIN, PETER
(5 Sep 1929, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
PETER KLOPFENSTEIN, 91, NATIVE OF GERMANY, DIES.
Born in German, Feb. 16, 1838, Peter Klopfenstein, well-known in this
county, passed away Aug. 28, 1929, according to word received here.
Mr. Klopfenstein came to this country when he was 13 years of age, and
spent his early life in Iowa.  When 25 years of age he married Miss Sara
Kirk, who preceded him in death 25 years ago.  To this union five children
were born, namely, Mrs. O. H. Creason, of Elk City, Okla., Walter
Klopfenstein, now dead, Mrs. Rosa Walker of Sedan, Kansas, Frank
Klopfenstein, now dead, and Willie Klopfenstein.
At the age of 41 years Mr. Klopfenstein affiliated with the Free Will
Baptist church, living a consistant Christian life.
He came from the Chickasaw nation near Purcell, in a colony with O. H.
Creason, and others, settling on a homestead which his wife named
"Sunnyside," near Berlin, Oklahoma.
After the death of his wife he continued to reside on this same homestead
until December 1, 1928.  Since that time he has lived with his son and
daughter, who cared for him in his declining days.  He died August 28,
1929, being 91 years, 6 months and 22 days old.
His wife and two sons preceded him in death, Frank Klopfenstein died in
infancy, and Walter Klopenstein at the age of 50 years, at his home near
Crescent City, Okla.
Two daughters, one son, 34 grandchildren, and 34 great grandchildren survive.
(5 Sep 1929, Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK):
Klopenstein Came To Homestead Here In 1900.
Peter Klopenstein, 91 year old pioneer and resident of Berlin vicinity,
died at the home of his son Willie Klopenstein at Berlin August 28 as a
result of weakness from old age.
He was born in Germany, February 16, 1838, and came to this country when
thirteen years of age, spending his early life in Iowa.
He was married to Sara Kiok (sic) at the age of 25 years.  To this union
five children were born, namely:  Mrs. O. H. Creason of Elk City; Walter
Klopenstein; Mrs. Rosa Walker of Sedan, Kansas; Frank Klopenstein; and
Willie Klopenstein of Berlin, Okla.
At the age of 41 years, he was converted and joined the Free Will Baptist
church, living the rest of his days a consistant christian life.
He came from a colony known as the Chickasha nation near Purcell with O.
H. Creason and others and settled on a homestead, which his wife named
sunny side, near Berlin, in 1900.
After the death of his wife 24 years ago, he continued to reside on this
same homestead until December 1, 1928.  Since that time he has lived with
his son and daughter who cared for him in his declining days.  His wife
and two sons have preceeded him in death.  Frank Klophenstein died in
infancy and Walter at the age of 50 years in his home near Crescent City,
Okla.
Two daughters, one son, 34 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren are
left to mourn his death.

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